WELCOME TO “THE FRIENDS OF THE MONARCH”

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY OF MEDICINE HAT NOW OWNS THE THEATRE AND SHUT IT DOWN.  THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BUILDING’S SAFETY AND SECURITY. THE CITY IS APPARENTLY LOOKING FOR A BUYER OR SOMEONE TO LEASE IT.  THIS MAY NOT HAPPEN FOR SOME TIME.

AS A RESULT THE “SOCIETY OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MONARCH THEATRE” AND THIS WEBSITE ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.,

THANK YOU,

Earl Morris, webmaster.

This not-for-profit society was formed late in 2009 after the theatre was purchased from Landmark Cinemas by the City Centre Development Agency (CCDA) with funding provided by the City of Medicine Hat. The theatre was built in 1911 and saw service through most of the years since then with the odd exception, including what could have been its final closure in 2005.  Hopefully, it has now been rescued permanently as a true historic site and attractive aspect of downtown.

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Current view of Monarch Theatre on right side at 609 2nd Street S.E. Front facade is Art Deco which was apparently done in the 1940’s. See photo below for comparison. Photo by Earl Morris.

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Monarch Theatre 1912. See the banner denoting the 45th anniversary of Confederation. Consider buying a James Marshall artistic rendering of this scene. Click on the “Support the Theatre” tab and then “Donating”..
Photo courtesy of Esplanade Archives.