Events
**All screenings cancelled due to projector failure**
Showtimes: March 3rd, 2:30pm & 7pm. March 4th, 11am(Sensory Friendly) only. March 5th, 7pm only
Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.
Runtime: 1h 44m
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Assault|Mature Thematic Content|Bloody Images|Some Strong Language)
On March 8th, to celebrate International Women’s Day, we will be hosting a group of talented local women who will share some of their own songs, and the stories behind those songs. Come out to enjoy this FREE event, and see Kristen Martell, Megan Chandler, Ashley-Rose Goodwin, Mary Knickle, Miranda Lever and Cynthia Myers perform on our stage.
7:30pm at the Astor Theatre.
We acknowledge and appreciate the generous support of the Diversity and Inclusion Action Team of Region of Queens Municipality.
There will be a collection on site to support the work of Harbour House, a women’s shelter serving all communities in Queens and Lunenburg Counties.
Registration required, at the Astor box office (11am – 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday). (902) 354-5250 or boxoffice@astortheatre.ns.ca
Stained glass painting (11-16 years)
2.5 – 3 hours – max 5 participants, $30
Workshops run by Scot Slessor of SAS Glass.
Each participant will make two painted pieces of stained glass and learn about the history of glass and see many examples of stained, fused and casted glass.
History of glass – What is glass made of? Is there natural glass? How do we join glass pieces? What is glass paint? Painting techniques.
Activity: Removal technique – each participant will prepare a piece of glass and remove paint with sticks and brushes to create an image such as their name, flowers, an animal, a building, etc. Participants will learn to lay a base of paint and trace a design onto glass. Each participant will bring or select a design to trace.
Pieces will be fired at SAS Glass and returned the next day to the Astor for participant/parent pickup.
Registration required, at the Astor box office (11am – 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday). (902) 354-5250 or boxoffice@astortheatre.ns.ca
Workshops are run by Scot Slessor of SAS Glass, Liverpool
Suncatcher and Kiln Carving (11 to 16 years)
3 hours – max. 6
Each participant will make two pieces – one Suncatcher and one coaster/tile and learn about the history of glass and see many examples of stained glass and see many examples of stained, fused and casted glass.
History of glass – what is glass made of? Is there natural glass? How do we join glass pieces? What is kiln carving?
Activity: Cut, grind and foil stained glass pieces and participate in soldering together.
Activity: Cut fire-proof paper into multi-layered maple leaf, animal, or fish…
Both items are fired at SAS Glass and returned to the Astor the next day for pickup by parents or students.
Registration required, at the Astor box office (11am – 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday). (902) 354-5250 or boxoffice@astortheatre.ns.ca
Workshops are run by Scot Slessor of SAS Glass, Liverpool
Each participant will make two pieces – one Suncatcher and one coaster/tile and learn about the history of glass and see many examples of stained, fused and casted glass.
History of glass – What is glass made of? Is there natural glass? How do we join glass pieces? What is kiln carving?
Activity: Foil two stained glass pieces (others will be pre-foiled) and place into a design and tape together. Soldering will be done by SAS Glass.
Soldering demonstration.
Activity: Trace design on to fire-proof paper, cut fire-proof paper into maple leaf, animal, or fish…
Both items are fired at SAS Glas and returned to the Astor the next day for pickup by students/parents.
All screenings cancelled – awaiting imminent projector repair
Showtimes: March 15th, 2:30pm & 7pm
The film follows two brokers who sell orphaned infants, circumventing the bureaucracy of legal adoption, to affluent couples who can’t have children of their own. After an infant’s mother surprises the duo by returning to ensure her child finds a good home, the three embark on a journey to find the right couple, building an unlikely family of their own.
Runtime: 2h 9m
Rating: R (Some Language)
All screenings cancelled – awaiting imminent projector repair
Showtimes: March 15th, 2:30pm & 7pm
The film follows two brokers who sell orphaned infants, circumventing the bureaucracy of legal adoption, to affluent couples who can’t have children of their own. After an infant’s mother surprises the duo by returning to ensure her child finds a good home, the three embark on a journey to find the right couple, building an unlikely family of their own.
Runtime: 2h 9m
Rating: R (Some Language)
Registration required, at the Astor box office (11am – 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday). (902) 354-5250 or boxoffice@astortheatre.ns.ca
Workshops are run by Scot Slessor of SAS Glass, Liverpool
Each student will select pieces of glass to make a fusing design (pieces will be ground in advance so they are not sharp). Participants learn about the history of glass and see many examples of stained, fused and casted glass. They will have the opportunity to cut glass.
History of glass – What is glass made of? Is there natural glass? How do we join glass pieces? What is fusing glass?
Activity: pick out glass pieces to make a design (boat, sun or abstract) and glue pieces in place for fusing.
Pieces will be fused overnight and returned to the Astor for students/parents to pick up the next day.
**Extra catch up screening added – Sunday March 19th at 3:30pm**
Showtimes: March 16, 17, 2:30pm & 7pm. March 18, 11am (Sensory Friendly) & 2:30pm. March 19, 7pm
Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Runtime: 2h 6m
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Language|Suicide Attempts)
**Extra catch up screening added – Sunday March 19th at 3:30pm**
Showtimes: March 16, 17, 2:30pm & 7pm. March 18, 11am (Sensory Friendly) & 2:30pm. March 19, 7pm
Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Runtime: 2h 6m
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Language|Suicide Attempts)
**Extra catch up screening added – Sunday March 19th at 3:30pm**
Showtimes: March 16, 17, 2:30pm & 7pm. March 18, 11am (Sensory Friendly) & 2:30pm. March 19, 7pm
Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Runtime: 2h 6m
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Language|Suicide Attempts)
**Extra catch up screening added – Sunday March 19th at 3:30pm**
Showtimes: March 16, 17, 2:30pm & 7pm. March 18, 11am (Sensory Friendly) & 2:30pm. March 19, 7pm
Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Runtime: 2h 6m
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Language|Suicide Attempts)
**Extra catch up screening added – Sunday March 19th at 3:30pm**
Showtimes: March 16, 17, 2:30pm & 7pm. March 18, 11am (Sensory Friendly) & 2:30pm. March 19, 7pm
Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Runtime: 2h 6m
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Language|Suicide Attempts)
March 18th 7:30pm, join us here at the Historic Astor Theatre for a night of music and good fun.
We will be hosting our very first Big Stage Open Mic. Come out to experience the bright lights and atmosphere of the big stage and have your moment in the spot light! Feel free to bring an instrument along or just bring yourself.
The bar will be open for drinks and the stage will be set for singing!
**Extra catch up screening added – Sunday March 19th at 3:30pm**
Showtimes: March 16, 17, 2:30pm & 7pm. March 18, 11am (Sensory Friendly) & 2:30pm. March 19, 7pm
Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Runtime: 2h 6m
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Language|Suicide Attempts)
**Extra catch up screening added – Sunday March 19th at 3:30pm**
Showtimes: March 16, 17, 2:30pm & 7pm. March 18, 11am (Sensory Friendly) & 2:30pm. March 19, 7pm
Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Runtime: 2h 6m
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Language|Suicide Attempts)
Maxim & Gervais Cormier + Sam Wilson & Gabriella Ciurcovich
Maxim Cormier is one of Canada’s most decorated musicians, known to audiences both as a “genre-defying guitar virtuoso” and an award-winning composer. With training in classical, jazz, and world music, Cormier strives to reimagine what guitar mastery can sound like. Praise has come from critics including the CBC’s Bob Mersereau, who hailed Cormier’s unconventional flat-pick, steel-string interpretation of Bach as “not just a worthy experiment… [but] a revelation.”
Guitarist Sam Wilson oscillates between the worlds of improvisation and composition. From solo to quintet, she presents a performance that reflects her love of jazz, improvised and instrumental music stemming from various traditions. Her debut album Groundless Apprehensions, released in 2019, received nominations from the ECMAs and Music Nova Scotia for ‘Jazz recording of the year’. Her follow up solo guitar album, Into a Heart (pt. II) released on Muzak records in Japan, and independently to the rest of the world, won the 2022 Music Nova Scotia Jazz Recording of the Year
This is a FREE event presented by the TD Halifax Jazz Festival! General admission. The doors will open at 7 with the show starting at 7:30pm.
Join us for our 2nd Annual World Theatre Day Celebration at The Astor Theatre! A cast of 41 youth will be performing a cabaret style theatrical production written by Ashley-Rose Goodwin and her Playwriting Posse from Mersey Rose Theatre Company!
The show is called “The Tale of Gertrude’s Tail” and is a dramatic story of self-discovery based on the Seussical musical character Gertrude McFuzz. The storyline is about the self-discovery Gertrude experiences as she follows a magical map, travelling through the Lands of Broadway to find the Great Dr. Dake! With 14 scenes of music from shows like Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, Mamma Mia, The Addams Family, Matilda, Oliver, and much, much more, you will find yourself easily entertained by this adorable cast, ranging in age from 4-15!
What theatrical antics will occur when Gertrude travels through the Lands of Broadway? What does Dr. Dake have that Gertrude so desperately wants? Experience this super musically adventurous tale about a tail on Saturday March 25th at 7pm & Sunday March 26th at 2pm!
Poster hand crafted by Kate Lenco.
We acknowledge and appreciate the financial support of the Region of Queens Municipality Diversity and Inclusion Action Team.
Join us for our 2nd Annual World Theatre Day Celebration at The Astor Theatre! A cast of 41 youth will be performing a cabaret style theatrical production written by Ashley-Rose Goodwin and her Playwriting Posse from Mersey Rose Theatre Company!
The show is called “The Tale of Gertrude’s Tail” and is a dramatic story of self-discovery based on the Seussical musical character Gertrude McFuzz. The storyline is about the self-discovery Gertrude experiences as she follows a magical map, travelling through the Lands of Broadway to find the Great Dr. Dake! With 14 scenes of music from shows like Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, Mamma Mia, The Addams Family, Matilda, Oliver, and much, much more, you will find yourself easily entertained by this adorable cast, ranging in age from 4-15!
What theatrical antics will occur when Gertrude travels through the Lands of Broadway? What does Dr. Dake have that Gertrude so desperately wants? Experience this super musically adventurous tale about a tail on Saturday March 25th at 7pm & Sunday March 26th at 2pm!
Poster hand crafted by Kate Lenco.
We acknowledge and appreciate the financial support of the Region of Queens Municipality Diversity and Inclusion Action Team.
Showtimes: March 29th, 2:30pm & 7pm. April 1st, 11am(Sensory Friendly), 2:30pm and 7pm. April 2nd, 7pm only
The acclaimed Oscar winner from Sarah Polley.
Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.
Runtime: 1h 44m
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Assault|Mature Thematic Content|Bloody Images|Some Strong Language)
