The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
History of the Sanderson Centre
The home of Broadway Musicals, concerts, comedy and community events the Sanderson Centre has become the heart of Brantford\’s Arts and Culture Centre.
The Sanderson Centre originally opened in 1919 as the Temple Theatre intended for silent movies and vaudeville shows. With the growing popularity of movies, the theatre was later bought by Famous Players in 1929 to be used for feature films, and was renamed the Capitol Theatre.
In 1986 the theatre underwent another change when the City of Brantford bought the theatre in an effort to preserve Brantford\’s heritage, and once again make it a cultural centre for the community. After $6,000,000.00 in renovations and restorations the theatre was officially reopened in September 1990 as the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, borrowing it\’s name from the local Sanderson Family, known for their generous support of local causes.
The Sanderson Centre Today
The Sanderson Centre is an intimate 1125 seat theatre that showcases the design, architecture and entertainment highlights of an era. You can sit and enjoy Brantford\’s rich history while enjoying a fully-equipped, modern theatre experience.
The Sanderson Centre is also available for private and community events, including: ceremonies, receptions, anniversary parties, family reunions, meetings, seminars and conferences. A full service bar, and on-site catering is available.
2008-2009 Season
A few features of The Sanderson Centre\’s current season are:
- Derek Miller, a 2008 Juno and Canadian Aboriginal Music Award winner. Genre: Blues/Rock. Date: Friday October 17th, 8pm, Tickets are $29
- Robert Munsch, the best-selling Canadian childrens author. Genre: Storytelling. Date: Monday November 3rd, 10:30am and 6:30pm, Tickets are $17
- Sass Jordan, Juno award winning performer, and judge on the popular reality show Canadian Idol. Genre: Rock. Date: Friday November 28, 8pm, Tickets are $35
For a detailed list of other plays, musical performances, and comedy shows and to buy tickets go to www.sandersoncentre.ca