Sid Williams Civic Theatre is a performance venue at 442 Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay, British Columbia, in the Comox Valley. For an evening there, check the event page for ticket prices and fees, then plan your transport and arrival around the theatre’s entry schedule.
- Location: 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.
- Lobby and scanning: open one hour before an event starts.
- Box office: Tuesday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; it also opens two hours before ticketed events.
Where is Sid Williams Civic Theatre?
Sid Williams Civic Theatre is on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay, in the Comox Valley. Its address is 442 Cliffe Avenue, British Columbia, making Courtenay the place to set as your destination when arranging a ride or looking up local transit.
From Port Augusta Inn, the theatre is about 8 minutes by car or around 64 minutes on foot. The inn offers three-star rooms.
If you’re also planning time in Comox, the guide to Comox town centre can help with that part of your visit.
How do you check performances and tickets?
Check the theatre’s event pages for performance details and the total ticket price. Prices, including applicable taxes and fees, are shown on each event page. A $3.40 handling fee, including GST, applies per ticket and is included in the ticket price, regardless of how you buy.
If you request mailed tickets by phone or web order, a $5 postal delivery fee applies to the order. The box office is open Tuesday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and opens two hours before ticketed events.
It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. In August, its listed hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hours and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get from Comox to the theatre?
You can take the number 3 bus from Comox to Courtenay. From Cumberland, take the number 2; from Royston, take the number 10. Check current service details as you plan your trip. If you’re arriving at Comox Valley Airport first, how to get from the airport to Port Augusta Inn is another part of the journey to plan.
If you are driving, the theatre identifies two adjacent parking lots: Jubilee Square, accessed from Cliffe Avenue, and Upper Filberg Centre, accessed from 5th Street. The theatre advises arriving early because the lots fill quickly. Accessible parking is available in Jubilee Square, and the drop-off area is in front of the main doors on Cliffe Avenue.
When should you arrive, and what should you know inside?
Plan to reach the theatre before the performance begins: the main lobby opens one hour before the event, when ticket scanning starts at the Cliffe Avenue doors. Auditorium doors generally open 30 minutes before the start time.
Outside food and drink are not permitted. Only water is allowed inside the auditorium, and personal water containers must be empty when you enter. Every patron needs a ticket, regardless of age; children aged 13 and under must be accompanied by and seated next to a supervising adult.
For access needs, the theatre has platform seating at the rear of Orchestra Centre, with adaptable padded chairs bookable by phone or in person. A manually operated elevator connects the main lobby and lower level. The balcony is reached by stairs only, including a staircase with 19 stairs.
FAQs
Does Sid Williams Civic Theatre have accessible washrooms?
Yes. There are two gender-neutral, single-occupancy accessible washrooms: one at street level and one on the lower fountain level.
Is hearing assistance available?
A Williams AV Hearing Assist System is available at no charge. Borrow a receiver at coat check by leaving your name, contact information and a piece of identification.
Can you book accessible seating?
The adaptable padded chairs on the platform at the rear of Orchestra Centre are available to book by phone or in person.