Theatre Rentals

Plan your next event with Drayton Entertainment. Choose from our six unique venues.
Drayton Festival Theatre  
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse & Schoolhouse Theatre 
King's Wharf Theatre 
Huron Country Playhouse & Playhouse II

We have a professional staff to ensure that all your production requirements are met and that your event is a smashing success! For space availability, rental estimates, reservations, technical specifications and further information on fees and schedules, please contact our Rental Coordinator: Alan Card (519) 747-0688 ext.250 alan@draytonentertainment.com

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse - Rental Information

Located on the borders of Waterloo and the Conestoga Expressway, The St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is available for rentals at competitive rates for your concerts, recitals, dance competitions, performances, lectures or theatrical productions.

Theatre Information
House Capacity: 398 seats, including wheelchair positions
Orchestra Section: 334 seats
Balcony/Boxes: 64 seats
The St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is wheelchair accessible. The Box Office, restrooms, coat check and refreshment area are all located in the front lobby.

Stage Specifications
Stage: 60' wide, 24' deep, black sprung floor; brown border proscenium with black side masking.
Orchestra Pit: The orchestra pit can fit up to 20 musicians. Access to the pit is from backstage only.

Lighting
A basic lighting plot is provided with your rental which will be hung and circuited prior to your arrival. Changes to the basic plot can be accommodated at an additional charge.

Sound
Our in-house sound system, which includes a basic sound system including main speakers, onstage monitors, mixing console and CD player, is suitable for theatrical and dance presentations. The theatre can also make arrangements for rental of microphones. A professional sound operator is available for an additional charge.

Dressing Rooms
Five dressing rooms are available, accommodating up to thirty people.

Box Office
Box Office service is available to all event producers. The box office will accept cash, cheque, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Interac as payment for tickets. Ticket printing (general admission or reserved seating) includes set-up of the event in our computerized ticketing database. The box office is open weekdays from 9am to 9pm. For events on weekends or holidays, the box office will open two hours prior to the event start time. The box office will prepare a report summarizing all ticket sales, revenues and fees.

Click here for St. Jacobs Country Playhouse - Theatre Rental PDF (226kb)

Drayton Festival Theatre - Rental Information

The Drayton Festival Theatre is a renovated 1902 Opera House, boasting wonderful acoustic qualities. With its plush seating, modern elevator, upgraded washrooms, and state of the art air-conditioning system, this historic theatre is one of the most comfortable and accessible of its kind in the country.

We have a professional staff to ensure that all your production requirements are met and that your event is a success.

Theatre Information
House Capacity: 375 seats, including wheelchair positions
Orchestra Section: 245 seats
Balcony/Boxes: 130 seats

The Drayton Festival Theatre is wheelchair accessible. The Box Office, restrooms, and refreshment area are all located on the main floor.

Stage Specifications
Stage: The Festival Theatre stage is located on the second floor of the Festival Theatre building.

The stage is a proscenium type with wings on the stage left and stage right side. The stage has a fixed grid at 16'6" above the stage floor. Grid pipes are hung at 8" centres.

The proscenium width is 36'0"
The proscenium height is 15'0"
The total width of the stage is 45'5"
The depth of the stage is 42'0"

There are loading doors in the stage right wing that allows access directly to the stage. Rental of a lift and operator at an additional charge is required to use these doors. There is a small elevator available to transport small, lightweight items to the orchestra level of the theatre.

Orchestra Pit
The orchestra pit is located on the main level of the theatre (below the stage) and is accessed via the stage door. The orchestra pit can accommodate 20 players. Use of the audio system is required when the pit is used.

Lighting
A basic lighting plot is provided with your rental which will be hung and circuited prior to your arrival.

Sound
Our in-house sound system, which includes main speakers, onstage monitors, mixing console and amplifiers, is suitable for theatrical and dance presentations as well as lectures and audio-visual presentations. We can also make arrangements for rental of microphones and other audio equipment. One of our in house professional sound operators is required to operate the sound system at an additional charge.

Dressing Rooms
Three dressing rooms are available, accommodating up to twenty- three people.

Box Office
Box Office service is available to all event producers. The box office will accept cash, cheque, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Interac as payment for tickets. Ticket printing (general admission or reserved seating) includes set-up of the event in our computerized ticketing database. The box office is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm. For events on weekends or holidays, the box office will open two hours prior to the event start time. The box office will prepare a report summarizing all ticket sales, revenues and fees.

Click here for Drayton Festival Theatre - Rental Information PDF (32kb)

Huron Country Playhouse - Rental Information

Located in a picturesque country setting, just minutes from the shores of Lake Huron, the century-old Playhouse barn is the perfect spot for a truly unforgettable summer theatre experience. The spacious theatre is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible.

Theatre Information
House Capacity: 660 seats, including wheelchair positions. Huron Country Playhouse is wheelchair accessible. The Box Office, restrooms, and refreshment area are all located on the main floor.

Stage Specifications
Stage: The stage is a proscenium type with wings on the stage left and right side. The stage has a permanent thrust.

Lighting
A basic lighting plot is provided with your rental which will be hung and circuited prior to your arrival. Changes to the basic plot can be accommodated at an additional charge.

Sound
Our in-house sound system, which includes a basic sound system including main speakers, onstage monitors, console and CD player, is suitable for theatrical and dance presentations. The theatre is also equipped with a selection of microphones available for use. A professional sound operator is available for an additional charge.

Dressing Rooms
Dressing rooms are available.

Box Office
Box Office service is available to all event producers. The box office will accept cash, cheque, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Interac as payment for tickets. Ticket printing (general admission or reserved seating) includes set-up of the event in our computerized ticketing database. The box office is open weekdays from 9am to 9pm. For events on weekends or holidays, the box office will open two hours prior to the event start time. The box office will prepare a report summarizing all ticket sales, revenues and fees.

Click here for Huron Country Playhouse - Rental Information PDF (34kb)

King's Wharf Theatre - Rental Information

Nestled within Discovery Harbour, King's Wharf Theatre is flanked by majestic tall ships and historic buildings. This unique, rustic theatre is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible.

Theatre Information
House Capacity: 389 seats, including wheelchair positions. The King's Wharf Theatre is wheelchair accessible. The Box Office, restrooms, and refreshment area are all located on the main floor.

Stage Specifications
Stage: The stage is a proscenium type with wings on the stage left and right side. The stage has a permanent thrust. proscenium opening - 32' 8" total width: (stage right to stage left walls- widest point) 48' 6", depth of stage - 29', height from stage floor to lighting grid - 15' 6"

Lighting
A basic lighting plot is provided with your rental which will be hung and circuited prior to your arrival.

Sound
Our in-house sound system, which includes a basic sound system including main speakers, onstage monitors, console and CD player is suitable for theatrical and dance presentations. The theatre can also make arrangements for rental of microphones. A professional sound operator is available for an additional charge.

Dressing Rooms
Four dressing rooms are available, accommodating up to twenty-six people.

Box Office
Box Office service is available to all event producers. The box office will accept cash, cheque, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Interac as payment for tickets. Ticket printing (general admission or reserved seating) includes set-up of the event in our computerized ticketing database. The box office is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm. For events on weekends or holidays, the box office will open two hours prior to the event start time. The box office will prepare a report summarizing all ticket sales, revenues and fees.

Click here for King's Wharf Theatre - Rental Information PDF (270kb)

St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre - Rental Information

For information about renting the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre please contact: Jenny Shantz, Mercedes Corporation (519) 664-2295 ext.212. Or visit stjacobs.com.