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About Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
The Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre (KWLT) offers an intimate, community-rooted stage experience in downtown Waterloo. Located at 9 Princess Street East, KWLT is a flexible performance space with a comfortable seating configuration that prioritizes audience connection with the actors. Whether you’re catching a local production or a touring show, KWLT is designed for an up-close theatre experience that feels approachable and friendly—like having a connection in the business to help you secure your seats.
KWLT’s history stretches back to 1935, with the current building at 9 Princess Street East welcoming audiences since 1953. The venue has hosted notable productions and festivals, including past moments from the WODL festival era and iconic shows like Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar. After a major building setback in 2002, KWLT reopened in 2009 in its dedicated space, continuing to serve as a hub for local theatre and community participation.
Venue details, parking options, transit accessibility, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations help you plan a smooth night out. We’ve got you covered with practical info—plus trusted affiliate hotel and restaurant picks to enhance your visit. Secure your seats with ease and enjoy a night of local theatre at KWLT.
Note: KWLT’s seating is configurable. The standard setup is great seats seats with flexible floor plans to suit each production. Capacity can vary by performance, and the total venue capacity is $capacity$ (subject to change based on safety, stage layout, and accessibility needs). There is no published public seating chart; floor plans are tailored per show.
For additional details about performances, accessibility, and tickets, contact KWLT directly or visit the venue and partner sites linked below.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address and venue: KWLT's theatre space is at 9 Princess Street East, Waterloo, ON N2J 2H4.
- Venue type and capacity: intimate community theatre. Standard configuration is 60 seats (55 front, 5 on accessible platform); can be increased to 70; total capacity 100.
- Seating chart: no public seating chart published; space is configurable with a stage about 30 ft wide by ~15 ft deep.
- Parking: KWLT does not have its own lot; street parking on Princess St and nearby lots (Regina St north of Bridgeport, Regina south of Erb, etc.).
- Transit: VIA Light Rail access via Willis Way Station and Waterloo Public Square Station; multiple bus routes serve the area.
- Nearby hotels: Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo (downtown Kitchener), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo – St. Jacobs Area, Staybridge Suites Waterloo – St. Jacobs Area, The Walper Hotel (Kitchener), Huether Hotel (Waterloo).
- Notable events hosted: founded in 1935; building at 9 Princess Street East acquired in 1953; hosted WODL festival in 1940s and 1952; staged productions like Hair (1974) and Jesus Christ Superstar (1975); 2002 electrical fire destroyed part of the building; KWLT reopened in July 2009 in its own space.