SOURIS SHOW HALL
Festival of Small Halls presents: Kellie Loder & The Fretless
Sunday
June 15, 2025
10:30 p.m.
In the newly renovated Souris Show Hall, join two JUNO nominated acts for an unforgettable night of song and strings. Newfoundland’s Kellie Loder gained national acclaim in 2022 as the runner up on Canada’s Got Talent. With their unmistakable charisma and warm, powerful vocals, the 2023 ECMA Songwriter of the Year has appeared at festivals across Europe, North America, and Australia. The Fretless are an award-winning Canadian foursome redefining what a string quartet can be with their intricate, high-energy arrangements. Having extensively toured across the globe, this contemporary folk ensemble is prolific with every stroke of the bow. Two returning Small Halls favourites in the picturesque seaside town of Souris!
Forrest Gump
Wednesday
June 18, 2025
5:00 p.m.
The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.
Sponsored by Elizabeth Cox - East Coast Realty (902) 992-0185
Tickets $10
FREE for 60+
Tickets sold at the door
The Friend
Sunday
June 22, 2025
10:30 p.m.
Novelist and creative writing teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) commits suicide and bequeaths his beloved Great Dane to her. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones, his looming presence constantly reminding her of her friend's choice to take his own life. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding to the animal, she begins to come to terms with her past, her lost friend, and her own creative inner life.
Tickets $10
Tickets sold at the door.
Charlie Chaplin Shorts with Live Soundtrack
Thursday
June 26, 2025
10:30 p.m.
The Souris Show Hall presents a collection of Charlie Chaplin’s best-loved short films, with a live soundtrack provided by a combination of some of Canada’s most innovative performers from the jazz, classical, and improvised music worlds - including Carlie Howell (double bass), Andrew McKelvie (saxophone), Michael Duguay (electronics), Jeff Reilly (bass clarinet) and Ellen Gibling (harp).
The Souris Show Hall was the site of some of Canada's first silent film screenings, and we are excited to honour this heritage.
Tickets $15 in advance. $20 on the door.
Minecraft Movie
Sunday
June 29, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert craftier. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative-the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
$10
FREE for 12&Under
Tickets at the door.
THE VISION
Bringing a beautiful and professional community arts centre to Souris, PEI
The Souris Show Hall Foundation is a volunteer-led community organization dedicated to creating a professional arts centre in Souris, PEI.
We are working to renovate and restore our historic building to create a modern facility capable of hosting a wide variety of events and activities to enrich, entertain, and inspire our community.
We believe in vibrant rural communities.
UPCOMING SHOWS
LATEST UPDATES
Souris Show Hall 2025 Season Announced
The Souris Show Hall is pleased to announce our 2025 season. Featuring a diverse array of incredible music, we invite to you to check out the lineup on our Shows page and to come join us for a performance.
Foundation Renovations Completed
We are pleased to have completed major renovations to our building's foundation and structure. These new repairs will allow us to continue to the next phase of restoring this historic theatre for future generations to enjoy.
Souris Show Hall & Chair Judy Burke nominated in EPEICC Business & Community Excellence Awards
The Souris Show Hall is honoured to have been nominated in the Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerce's Business & Community Excellence Awards. The Show Hall is a finalist in the Community Impact category, and our Chair Judy Burke has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year in honour of her tireless work with the Show Hall.
VENUE
The Souris Show Hall was built by the Benevolent Irish Society in 1891 and has delighted audiences ever since. In 1916 the Souris Show Hall began screening silent films, and the venue served as a community cinema for many years during the 20th century.
We strive to honour the rich history of this building in our programming and renovations, while also building toward a vibrant future!
The Souris Show Hall is a 148 seat theatre with a semi-circular stage. The venue is wheelchair accessible via a ramp, with one accessible washroom. We are not currently licensed, but you are able to purchase non-alcoholic beverages and snacks at our concession area in the lobby.
Most of our performances begin at 7:30, unless otherwise noted and seating is done by general admission. Doors open a half hour before the performance. Come early, grab a snack and a 50/50 ticket and support our local Show Hall!
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