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Phone 250.338.2430 ext 1 Order online: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

442 CLIFFE AVENUE, COURTENAY, BC

Ticket Centre hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Open 1 hour prior to show time

*All prices plus applicable fees.

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