A world-class venue that adds special sparkle to any event

The elegant 1,330 seat John W. H. Bassett Theatre is an exclusive venue all its own. Located within the North Building complex, it even flaunts its own Front Street entrance.
 

Inside the John Bassett Theatre

After transiting a lobby that ensures a great first impression, guests enter a world of rich red seating, exquisite wood panelling and chic modern lighting. Here in the auditorium the finest state-of-the-art equipment can heighten emotions, enhance enjoyment, and help you make a better connection with your audience.


Actors, presenters, and crew alike can also perform better thanks to ample, expertly-designed backstage and front-of-house facilities:

• Full orchestra pit
• 7 Dressing Rooms, a Green Room and a Warm-up Room
• Excellent acoustics for distinct sound clarity
• Comprehensive backstage facilities
• Stage with optimal depth for rear-screen projection
• Freight elevator with direct access to backstage area for easy load-in

Should your event require special staging equipment or technicians, Showtech Productions, one of our Official Suppliers, can assist you. The theatre's full technical details are available in our theatre brochure.
 
As a further vote of confidence, this magnificent theatre has been the venue of choice for innumerable televised award shows and international TV specials, such as So You Think You Can Dance Canada Auditions, the NHL Awards, the Gemini Awards, and the Canadian Idol Competition.
 
It also makes a dramatic venue for corporate events, business presentations, performing arts shows and festivities of any kind.
 
The flexible, world-class John Bassett Theatre – yet another compelling reason to make MTCC the home of your next event.
 

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