Ottawa Little Theatre

The Ottawa Little Theatre is a community theatre in downtown Ottawa located at 400 King Edward Avenue. It stages approximately nine full-length productions each season in a 382-seat hall, running shows from late winter through December.

The theatre began in 1913 as the Ottawa Drama League and was completely destroyed by fire in 1970. It was rebuilt in under two years and reopened to continue serving audiences.

The theatre serves as a gathering place where locals experience live acting performances throughout the year. The stage reflects diverse stories that matter to people in the city.

The theatre is run entirely by volunteers and funded through ticket sales and donations from visitors. It is best to book in advance, especially if you want to see a specific production.

Renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh refined his signature lighting techniques while photographing productions here during the 1930s. His work at this theatre helped shape his later reputation as one of the most influential portrait photographers of the 20th century.

Inception: 1913

GPS coordinates: 45.42821,-75.68581

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09