Reviews of The Royal Theatre (Movie Theater)

René Richard

The owner is ALWAYS standing at the exit making sure you enjoyed the film! Excellent service!

Hap “Great White North” Bilko

Nice place since the renovations.

Barbara Silver

Garrick the owner does alot for the community ..the theatre is clean and great to see a movie!

James Patrick Croteau

Renovations of the Royal Theatre are underway and come this summer Model Towners will be able to kick back, grab a bag of fresh popcorn and once again watch their favourite stars on the big screen. “Ambitiously we were thinking of opening in July and we are still definitely aiming for July,” said co-owner Garrick Sissons. Garrick Sissons and Sheila MacIntosh bought the Royal Theatre last year and have been working strenuously on it ever since. They both have a background in business. Sissons studied film and has been working in the entertainment industry for 30 years. MacIntosh went on to medical school and is finishing her final year in Thunder Bay. They are currently making the long commute between Kap and Thunder Bay to work on the renovations and to ensure everything is going according to plan. The Royal Theatre was a colossal project to take on – but one the busy duo say they were ready for. “We went into it with our eyes wide open,” said Sissons. The 59-year-old building is getting more than just a facelift. The lobby and snack bar are being completely reconfigured. The walls are being repainted and the theatre is getting new house lights along with track floor lighting. A fully accessible family washroom is being installed in addition to renovating the existing washrooms. A new screen, digital projector and upgraded sound system are being installed. Every seat will bear handcrafted wooden armrests. They have also enlisted Marc-André from Dubosq Guitars to create carved wood row ends for the aisles. “Our primary goal is to create a beautiful space that the community will enjoy,” said MacIntosh. “While paying homage to the vintage roots of the theatre.” The venue will also offer residents more than just the latest blockbusters. “We might do an open mic night on Wednesdays and have smaller musical acts...we are also going to try to develop an art film night and a French film night,” said Sissons. There will be an area for kids’ birthday parties and more than likely weekly senior matinees. The popular discount night will also be reinstated. “We both have ideas of other events we can offer so we are just going to try them all out and see what works and what doesn’t,” explained Sissons. The new Royal Theatre’s first big event will showcase a more romantic twist rather than an action-packed flick. “Garrick proposed a few months after we bought the theatre,” said MacIntosh. “We are excited to have our friends and family come for our wedding…which will be happening in the theatre this June!” Aside from wedding planning and renovations, Sissons and MacIntosh are eager to raise the curtain and let the show begin. “Everyone has been super supportive of our little project,” said MacIntosh. “We can’t wait to share it with the whole community.”

The Amazing YouTuber

Its really good

ASMR issa

Always a comfortable setting and the owner does his best to get top movies.

Jo-Anne Lodin

Nice big seats nice to watch that big screen in owner very pleasant someone who gives bk to community also very clean establishment

James August

Sometimes hosts midnight showings for popular movies. Best experience by far.

nebin Kwe

Really enjoy going to see a movie at the Royal theatre in Kapuskasong. .. although it is a smaller theatre, the seats are comfortable and well maintained and the cup holders very useful..

Timothy Croteau

The New Upgrades has made this theatre a must visit to go and relax

Jo-Anne August

Very helpful and friendly.!

Jason Rodrigue

Best popcorn in town!!!

Shirley Torok

Great place. Well run

Rosanne Landry

great place

Christian Cloutier

Good friendly service