Caprice Theatre
9780 Willow Street,
Chemainus,
BC
V0R 1K0
9780 Willow Street,
Chemainus,
BC
V0R 1K0
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Previously operated by: Caprice Showcase Theatres
Architects: Thomas Black McArravy
Functions: Retail
Previous Names: Chemainus Theatre
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The original Chemainus Theatre (not to be confused with the current live performance venue) opened on Willow Street in Chemainus on March 10, 1949. The Chemainus Theatre ran on-and-off under different owners and closed in June 1969. In September 1970 Terry Weir took over and renamed it the Caprice Theatre, the first theatre in what would become the Caprice Showcase chain.
The Caprice Theatre closed on November 28, 1982 with “Star Wars” & “The Empire Srikes Back”, It has since been renovated for retail. An ice cream shop currently occupies a section of the old Caprice Theatre building.
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The Caprice Theatre closed on November 28, 1982 with a final double bill showing of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, advertised in the link below:
Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle – November 24, 1982 (bottom of Page 2)
Opening ad as the Willow Theatre in photos. Was the Willow Theatre for 20 years (1949-1969).