THE ROXY THEATRE
ABOUT THE ROXY THEATRE
The Roxy is a purpose-built theatre and multidisciplinary arts centre owned and operated by Theatre Network.
Designed by Group2 Architecture + Interior Design and built by Chandos Construction, The Roxy features a 200-seat proscenium venue, the Nancy Power Theatre, an 80-seat black box, the Lorne Cardinal Theatre, and the Miller Art Gallery.
A modern facility with deep roots.
The original Roxy Theatre was built in 1938 as an art deco movie house. It showed films to Edmonton and area audiences for decades before being acquired by Theatre Network board member, Nancy Power, who donated it to the company in 1989. Theatre Network converted the cinema into a live theatre and called it home for 25 years, until fire destroyed the original building on January 15, 2015.
It is due to the support of all levels of government and generous Edmontonians that Theatre Network was able to resurrect The Roxy (yes, like a phoenix from the ashes). In its current form, The Roxy will serve Edmonton artists and audiences for generations to come.
THE NANCY POWER THEATRE
The Nancy Power Theatre is The Roxy’s main stage theatre. With a design that showcases the history of the old Roxy Theatre, the main stage was updated and improved to provide the same intimacy as the former Roxy, with a 200 person capacity and top of the line theatrical tools for artists and audiences.
LORNE CARDINAL THEATRE
The Lorne Cardinal Theatre is a flexible space ideal for smaller productions with a max capacity of 80-seats. This space will also be located in the downstairs area and open up to the lobby for larger events. The main and lower floors include gathering spaces and bar service with the upper floor including access to a rooftop patio. A new addition to Theatre Network’s programming will be three, permanent art gallery walls. Also inside are all the machinations of a multi-venue theatre, including: multi-purpose green room, wardrobe department, carpentry shop, administration office, and rooftop patio. No matter where you go in the building there are opportunities for activity in the form of party or performance.
REHEARSAL HALL
Our rehearsal hall is a space for artists to work and create in. It can also host small performances and events.
MILLER ART GALLERY
The Roxy is a proud home to three floors of art gallery walls, the Miller Art Gallery. This new space allows Theatre Network to support even more artists and expand our programming into the visual arts space. Curated by Jared Tabler, the Peck Visual Arts Program will focus on championing the best in contemporary art and elevating the work of Canadian artists. Artists’ exhibitions will take place throughout the building on a rotating basis.