EVENTS
ALL EVENTS
Fairy Creek — 7:00pm
Bonus features!
Stay after the film to watch Katie Mazer - Assistant Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Studies at Acadia University - moderate a panel featuring the Filmmaker Jen Muranetz & Executive Producer Neal Livingston, as well as activist Nina Newington (SOOF/BNS) and a Hunters Mountain camp defender (TBC)!
In Fairy Creek, director Jen Muranetz documents the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history, creating a searing portrait of contemporary environmental activism, bearing witness to the lengths activists are willing to take to protect British Columbia’s last old growth forests.
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1h 18m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
40 Acres — 7:00pm
Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.
Rated: 14A
Runtime: 1h 53m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail — 7:00PM
Attention all Knights who say NI! It’s a quote-along with Monty Python and the Holy Grail!
Join us on Thursday, October 30th at 7:00PM.
That's right! One of the greatest and most quotable movies of all time is getting the Action Pack Quote-Along treatment and you can be there for all its sword fighting, coconut clomping glory at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville.
Watch as the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, as they face a wide array of horrors and memorable characters.
Subtitles will be on so you can quote and sing-along with your favourite lines, and you won't have to worry about anyone shushing you!
Come in Costume
Brave knights and fair maidens (or any other character) are encouraged to come in costume, and those who do, will receive extra door prize ballots.
Enhance your Movie Experience
*Themed snacks and drinks will be available for purchase in the lobby
*Door prizes - plus an extra ballot for anyone who comes dressed as their favourite character
*Photo booth - Get your photo taken as a brave knight or with some shrubbery
Doors open at 6:30. The event will begin at 7:00.
Questions? Email nkecsafegrad@gmail.com.
TICKETS: $20 from valleyfamiilyfun.ca/HolyGrail
**Proceeds for NKEC Safe Grad 2026**
Practical Magic — 7:30pm
This witching season, there’s nothing more practically magic than a Halloween screening of Practical Magic - for the second year in a row, presented in collaboration with Realm! Get your tickets in advance — last year’s screening sold out.
Gather your coven under the star and come in your finest whimsi-goth, witchcore outfit for great vibes and fun concessions available to purchase, including a bar with some delicious witch’s brews. Then head to Realm after the show for the post-screening afterparty, with $10 tarot readings, delicious treats, and tax off of everything in the store!
About the film: Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town, face closed-minded prejudice and a curse which threatens to prevent them ever finding lasting love.
Runtime: 1h 44m
Retro Admission: $10.00 ($8.77+ HST)
Rating: PG
The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party: Halloween Edition 11:00 AM
3 Hours of Retro Cartoons, Commercials and PSAs – and all the cereal you can eat!
Dies Irae— 2:30pm
Diés Iraé (Day of Wrath) follows a young man haunted by echoes of his past, as he returns to his ancestral home.
No rating available.
In Malayalam with English Subtitles.
Runtime approximately 2h 30m
General Admission.
NO ASSIGNED SEATING.
Please note:
– Doors will close 20 minutes after the scheduled showtime.
– Entry may not be permitted once the doors are closed.
Tickets $18 + fees
Available online only
Night Kitchen Nova — 8:00pm
Night Kitchen Nova
A staggering line up of great music.
Get your tickets now.
TICKETS $20
STUDENTS $15 (with valid ID)
Available online (click below) or at the door before the show if available.
KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-along Event
We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix hit film.
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1h 36m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Children (Under 12): $7.02 + hst ($8)
Eleanor the Great — 4pm & 7pm
Follows a 90-year-old woman trying to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.
Runtime: 1h 38m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating PG
Christmas Music CD Release Concert Fundraiser — 7:30pm
Welcome to the IWK Foundation Christmas Album Fundraiser Release Concert! Join us at the Al Whittle Theatre for a night of festive music and cheer. Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with live performances of your favorite Christmas tunes and some new originals from our artists. All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the IWK Foundation's important work. Don't miss out on this special evening of giving back and spreading joy. See you there!
The Artists who have recorded for the album are:
Addison Locke
Always Room For Cello
Andrea Millett Best and Matthew Millet
Auroa Scott
Cherie And Friends
Mark Riley
Maura Edmunds
Measha Brueggergosman–Lee
Morghain Lee
TICKETS $15—proceeds going to the IWK Foundation
The Last Class— 7:00pm
Reich teaches his final "Wealth and Poverty" class to 1,000 students at UC Berkeley, ending a 40-year career that reached 40,000 students.
Rated: Not Yet Rated
Runtime: 1h 15m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
NT Live: Inter Alia — 7:00pm
Inter Alia
a new play by Suzie Miller
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?
Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
TICKETS $15.79 +hst = $18.00
Spellbound — Comedy Hypnosis Show (7:30pm)
Hypnotist Brandon Dean returns to the Al Whittle Theatre with an ALL-NEW VERSION of SPELLBOUND, an evening of comedy hypnosis. Brandon delivers a unique, fun adventure into the subconscious mind starring your friends, family — maybe even you! Watching friends or family, even complete strangers, in the series of hilarious routines in will leave you amazed and laughing. Each show, Brandon calls for volunteers from the audience who want to explore the power of hypnosis and then guides them through a mind-blowing experience with their subconscious. Hilarity ensues as Brandon changes their identities and personalities and takes them on entertaining journeys to imaginary environments and situations. When it comes to displaying the power of your subconscious mind, with Las Vegas-trained stage hypnotist Brandon Dean one phrase rings true: Seeing is Believing!
Age 16+
GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING. Arrive early to get the best seats — especially if you hope to find seats with friends that have their own tickets!
DOORS open at 7:00pm. SHOW STARTS at 7:30pm.
IMPORTANT: Late-comers will be held in the lobby until an appropriate point in show for admission.
Broken Leg Theatre — 7:00pm
Broken Leg Theatre: Crystal Clear
Broken Leg Theatre is a family-friendly variety show that often features local performance artists such as DanceConXion, the Ukulele Ladies, Valley Ghost Walk ghosts, Valley Hooper Troopers and more! It happens three times a year and every show is simply amazing!! Don't miss it!
Our next show we're celebrating our 15th season - the traditional 15th anniversary gift is crystal, hence the theme. See pics of our past shows on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/BrokenLegTheatre.
If you'd like to be involved in Broken Leg theatre (on the stage or behind the scenes), or if you would like to reserve a ticket, please contact Donna Holmes :O)
General Admission: $10.00, available at the door or by contacting Donna Holmes donnaholmes712@gmail.com
Geocaching Film Fest- 1:00pm
The Geocaching International Film Festival returns to the Whittle Theatre. Their 2025 offering has 20 short, funny features about geocaching. Everyone welcome, no geocaching experience necessary!
This is a free event, but a $7 contribution at the door will help cover the cost of renting the theatre.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey — 4pm & 7pm
Sarah and David are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present... and possibly getting a chance to alter their futures.
Runtime: 1h 49m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating PG
Cabaret
Presented by Wolfville Theatre Collective
Cabaret is a musical set at the end of the 1920s in the Kit Kat Klub, a Berlin dance hall. In dialogue and song, it explores the dying embers of jazz age decadence and the emergence of the Nazi movement. The plot centres on the American writer Clifford Bradshaw's relationship with the cabaret performer Sally Bowles. A subplot involves the boarding house owner Fräulein Schneider and her aborted relationship with Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor. Please join us for an evening of songs, dialogue and themes of enduring relevance.
Wed. November 12 — PWYC at the door
Thursday-Saturday, Nov 13-15
TICKETS $25 + booking fees
STUDENTS $15 + booking fees
Night of Adventure - 1:00pm
Speaker Series Featuring:
DAVE GREENE: Across Ungava
RACHEL BEDDINGFIELD: Whiskey Girls: Adventuring Through Life
GAIA AISH: Across the Yukon by Bike and Canoe
Tickets available soon at nightofadventure.com
Kids and students free
Anemone — 4pm & 7pm
Explore the complex and profound ties that exist between brothers, fathers, and sons.
Runtime: 2h 5m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating 14A
Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man — 7:00pm
Amidst a sweeping Prairies backdrop, this luminous exploration of strength and vulnerability spans generations of Siksika men and boys as they learn to embrace the intricacies of self-discovery, identity and love in a world that often misunderstands and stigmatizes them.
Rated: Not Yet Rated
Runtime: 1h 17m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Stories From Under A Winter Sky — Book Launch 7:30pm
Stories From Under a Winter Sky
A book launch featuring performances from Shelley Thompson and The Blue Engine String Quartet
Shelley Thompson & The Blue Engine String Quartet perform Stories From Under A Winter Sky
Suitable for families, an offering about the complexity, joy and comfort of the season.
Tickets $25 + hst in advance online or $30 + hst at the door
Shadows & Light Concert-8:00pm
SHADOWS and LIGHT: the music of Joni & Leonard
Graham Howes (Keyboard + Vocals)
Sarah Pound, Francois Cote, Hazel Walker (Vocals)
Ian Sherwood (Vocals, Guitar, Sax)
Nic D'Amato (Bass)
Charlie Cooley (Drums)
SHOW DETAILS
Friday, Nov 21, 2025
8:00PM (Doors at 7:30PM)
Fire & Rain-James Taylor Tribute Concert — 7:30pm
This concert is a James Taylor tribute featuring:
Gary Ross (Guitar + Vocals)
Graham Howes (Keyboard + Vocals)
Blaine MacCall (Bass + Vocals)
Tyler McDonald (Percussion)
SHOW DETAILS
Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:30PM (Doors at 7:00PM)
Bob Trevino Likes It — 4pm & 7pm
Lily Trevino unexpectedly befriends an online stranger who shares her self-centered father’s name. This new Bob Trevino’s support could transform her life.
Runtime: 1h 42m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating PG
Wrong Husband (ᐅᐃᒃᓴᕆᙱᑕᕋ) — 7:00pm
After a mysterious death, Kaujak and Sapa are separated despite being promised to each other at birth. With the help of spirit guides, efforts are made to restore harmony in this Arctic fairy tale set in an Inuit community.
Presented in Inuktitut with English subtitles
Rated: Not Yet Rated
Runtime: 1h 40m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
NT Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession — 7:00pm
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
Acadia Dance Collective: Fall Showcase — 1:00pm & 6:00pm
Description: The Fall Showcase is the Acadia Dance Collective's end-of-semester recital, entirely choreographed and organized by students. ADC prides itself on offering dance classes for all experience levels in a wide variety of styles, and encouraging dance in an inclusive and accessible environment for all!
Tickets will go on sale on November 1 2025 at the Acadia Box Office (https://acadiau.universitytickets.com/).
Tickets will cost 15$ for adults and 10$ for children and Acadia students.
Blue Moon — 4pm & 7pm
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”.
Runtime: 1h 40m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Not Yet Rated
It’s A Wonderful Life- Friday & Saturday at 7pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm
Presented by Valley Players
A family-friendly stage play adapted from Frank Capra’s 1946 film by Anthony E. Palermo.
With support from the Town of Wolfville
TICKETS $25 + booking fees
KIDS UNDER 12 $20 + booking fees
It’s A Wonderful Life- Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm
Presented by Valley Players
A family-friendly stage play adapted from Frank Capra’s 1946 film by Anthony E. Palermo.
With support from the Town of Wolfville
TICKETS $25 + booking fees
KIDS UNDER 12 $20 + booking fees
Good Fortune — 4pm & 7pm
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy capitalist.
Runtime: 1h 37m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating PG
NT Live: The Fifth Step — 7:00pm
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.
Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
NT Live: Hamlet — 7:00pm
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi ) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat ) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Closing Gala Film: Partir un Jour w/Vendredi Soir — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Partir un jour (Leave One Day)
Cécile is on the brink of realizing her dream of opening a gourmet restaurant in Paris when her father suffers a heart attack. Returning to her small hometown, she unexpectedly rekindles feelings for her teenage crush. As lingering memories emerge, Cécile’s certainties about love and ambition begin to unravel.
France, 2025, 96 minutes
Director Amélie Bonnin
Distributor A-Z Films
Vendredi Soir
A Shabbat dinner spirals into chaos as sibling rivalry erupts, blending horror and comedy while exploring cultural heritage amid Montréal’s winter.
Canada, 2024, 14 minutes
Director Nicolas Krief
Sponsored by the Embassy of France in Canada and Alliance Française
Shelf Life w/Cultured — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Shelf Life
This whimsical documentary invites viewers into the enchanting world of cheese, featuring a vibrant cast of cheesemakers and cheesemongers. With humour and insightful anecdotes, they explore the artistry behind creating the world’s most magical moldy delicacy and the intricate aging process—revealing the passion and creativity that make cheese truly special.
USA/Georgia/England/Egypt/Spain/Wales, 2024, 76 minutes
Director Ian Cheney
Distributor Wonder Collaborative
Cultured
Peter Dixon and Rachel Schaal have created a life dedicated to the craft of cheesemaking—and whatever else they want to do.
USA, 2024, 10 minutes
Director Stephanie Roush
Divine Remedy w/pb&p — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Divine Remedy
In a comedy of errors, four unsuspecting priests from Iceland are dispatched by their Bishop to Spain’s Rioja region in search of quality sacramental wine, as their dwindling stock threatens an ecclesiastical crisis. Blinded by the allure of picturesque vineyards and fine wines, the quartet indulges in a whirlwind adventure, oblivious to a far more significant event unfolding—the Second Coming of Christ. As their antics escalate, hilarity ensues, with mishaps and misunderstandings at every turn. Can these holy sommeliers find a divine elixir before it’s too late, or will their obsession keep them from recognizing the miracle of the moment?
Iceland, 2024, 95 minutes
Directors Thorkell Hardarson & Örn Marinó Arnarson
Distributor Picture Tree International
pb&p
Join Dwight Garner as he unveils his unique recipe for a surprisingly delightful sandwich that challenges traditional culinary conventions.
USA, 2024, 6 minutes
Director Eleanor Galloway
Shorts Program The Leap, Spring Tide, The Feast, Fille de l'eau — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
The Leap (El Paso)
In the Cuban countryside, two children embark on a daring journey across a lagoon, seeking the truth behind vanishing cattle and whispers of a lurking monster.
Cuba, 2025, 15 minutes
Director Roberto Tarazona
Spring Tide
Women shellfish gatherers leave emotional scars in mangroves, marking memories of tides and life’s cycles, intertwining nature with their stories.
Brazil, 2025, 20 minutes
Director Renata Freitas Machado
The Feast
A fisherwoman takes on a powerful local politician by hosting a feast for him using an unforgettable secret dish that could save her dying lake.
India, 2024, 25 minutes
Director Rishi Chandna
Fille de l’eau
Now shaped by time and loss, Mia reflects on her lifelong passion for freediving and the cherished memories of loved ones.
France, 2025, 15 minutes
Director Sandra Desmazières
Animals in War w/The Eating of an Orange & Hurikan
Animals in War
Animals in War is a poignant anthology film based on six true stories of animals affected by the war in Ukraine. A collaboration between Ukrainian and international artists including activist Sean Penn, the film employs diverse artistic styles to reveal the often-overlooked ecological impacts of conflict—urging global awareness, empathy, and compassion through the lives of a rabbit, wolf, and cow.
Germany/Ukraine, 2024, 102 minutes
Directors Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi, Yuliia Shashkova, Maksym Tuzov, Oleksiy Mamedov, Svyatoslav Kostyuk, Andrii Lidahovskyi
Distributor SOTA Cinema Group
The Eating of an Orange
In a conformist manor, one woman’s encounter with an orange ignites a surreal journey through a world of eroticism and transformation.
UK, 2025, 7 minutes
Director May Kindred-Boothby
Hurikán
In a wild Prague district, Hurikán races to impress the bartender he desires—battling robbers, cops, and his insatiable thirst for love.
Czech Republic/France/Slovakia/Bosnia/Herzegovina, 2024, 13 minutes
Director Jan Saska
Resonance Acadie w/Trécarré: à la source du son de la Baie Sainte-Maire — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Resonance Acadie (Acadian Resonance)
Resonance Acadie follows the journey of 10 young artists from the Acadian diaspora. They are invited to create a work of art in just eight days during the World Acadian Congress in Nova Scotia.
Canada, 2025, 52 minutes
Director Phil Comeau
Trécarré: à la source du son de la Baie Sainte-Maire (Trécarré: Exploring the Saint Mary’s Bay Sound)
Trécarré showcases Baie Sainte-Marie’s musical culture, where talented locals reinvent traditions and invite everyone to listen, dance, and live the rhythms.
Canada, 2024, 30 minutes
Director Natalie Robichaud
Sponsored by Telefilm Canada and theOffice of Acadian Affairs & Francophonie
Lowland Kids w/Ekbeh — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Lowland Kids
As waters rise in the American South, siblings Howard and Juliette face the impending loss of their childhood home on Isle de Jean Charles. Guided by their Uncle Chris, they grapple with the memories of their past and the harsh realities of displacement following Hurricane Ida. Sandra Winther’s intimate film explores their struggle as true climate refugees.
Denmark/USA, 2025 92, minutes
Director Sandra Winther
Distributor Together Film Sales
Ekbeh
While learning to make gumbo, the filmmaker shares personal stories about their grandparents as a way to honour and preserve their Indigenous history and life.
USA, 2023, 9 minutes
Director Mariah Eli Hernandez-Fitch
Sponsored by the Louisiana Office of Tourism
Ali Eats America w/The Creative Handshake - Luca Carli — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Ali Eats America
Seventeen-year-old Ali Allouche, who is battling cancer, binges on food shows with his mom during chemo treatments. Inspired by Anthony Bourdain, and aided by a successful GoFundMe campaign, they map a culinary journey across the US. From pizzerias to pit masters, the Grand Canyon to New York City, Ali is welcomed by some of the country’s best restaurants and chefs, including José Andrés and Wolfgang Puck. A tearful, funny, and honest story about living with, and beyond, a cancer diagnosis.
USA, 2025, 91 minutes
Directors Roush Niaghi, Greg Morris
Distributor WME
The Creative Handshake – Luca Carli
Luca Carli, a 24-year-old chef, unveils his restaurant journey, showcasing creativity, family, and perseverance in a captivating 3.5-minute glimpse.
The Netherlands, 2024, 29 minutes
Director Rosie Zopfi
Still Single w/Oliver — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Still Single follows Chef Masaki Saito, Canada’s sole Michelin Two-Star chef, as he redefines omakase dining. This intimate documentary journeys from his rural Japanese roots to the vibrant kitchens of Toronto, showcasing the relentless passion and unique lifestyle that help fuel his culinary artistry and shape the city’s food culture.
Canada, 2025, 93 minutes
Directors Jamal Burger, Jukan Tateisi
Distributor Rhombus Media
When a rising-star chef known for his signature use of garlic is bitten by a vampire, he must learn to reinvent himself in time for the most important review of his career.
Canada, 2025, 14 minutes
Director Andrew Strickland
The Hands That Feed Us w/The Meadowlark's Call — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
The Hands That Feed Us
Filmmaker Devon Cooke embarks on an eye-opening journey across Canada to uncover the financial struggles of farmers. Through hands-on experiences over eight months, he challenges the perception of wealth and highlights the deep connection between farmers and the land, questioning the sustainability of our food system.
Canada, 2025, 103 minutes
Director Devon Cooke
Distributor Syndicado Films
The Meadowlark’s Call
Halee and John navigate love and responsibility on their Driftless Region farm, embracing mentorship and community through the legacy of heritage wheat.
USA, 2025, 8 minutes
Director Kirk Horton
There will be a moderated panel following the screening.
Panel Participants: Coming soon!
Sponsored by Agri-Food Analytics and Telefilm Canada
Agatha's Almanac w/Msit No'kmaq — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Agatha’s Almanac is a sensuous portrait of Agatha, a 90-year-old woman who lives a solitary life on
her ancestral farm,
preserving heirloom seeds. Defying modernity, she cultivates a self-sufficient existence filled with
vibrant gardens and the quiet
Canada, 2025, 87 minutes
Director Amalie Atkins
Distributor Blue Ice Docs
Indigenous students from three Canadian colleges, including the Nova Scotia Community College, journey to Costa Rica—fostering cultural exchange in Boruca, transforming perspectives, and building community bonds.
Canada, 2025, 8 minutes
Directors Janet Hawkwood, Kellie McMullin
Sponsored by Telefilm Canada and Community Partner: Lunenburg Doc Fest
Shepherds w/Chien de Sang — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Bergers (Shepherds)
Mathyas leaves his Montréal advertising career to embrace a shepherd’s life in the south of France. Confronted by the challenges of rural living, he re-evaluates his idealistic dreams. When joined by Elise, a woman seeking change after quitting her job abruptly, they embark on a transformative journey with their herd in the mountains.
Canada/France, 2024, 113 minutes
Director Sophie Deraspe
Distributor Maison 4:3
Chien de Sang (Bloodhound Dogs)
Bloodhound dog handlers have an essential role in Québec’s hunting ecosystem. This short film meets one of them, Yves Martineau, and follows his long waits and intense research through the vastness of Canadian forest.
Canada, 2024, 13 minutes
Director Louis Moulin
Sponsored by Telefilm Canada, Bureau du Québec dans les Provinces atlantiques, Embassy of France in Canada, and Alliance Française
Spotlight Gala Film: Le Dernier repas w/Mercenaire — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Le dernier repas (The Last Supper)
Reynold, dying from stomach cancer, recalls his past as a prisoner while unable to eat normally. After 20 years of estrangement, his daughter Vanessa reluctantly visits. With her aunt’s help, she prepares Haitian dishes that evoke memories, allowing Reynold to share painful truths and reveal his love, transforming their relationship in his final days.
Canada, 2024, 111 minutes
Director Maryse Legagneur
Distributor Maison 4:3
Mercenaire
Recently released from prison, David grapples with his past and the brutality of his new job at a slaughterhouse.
Canada, 2025, 15 minutes
Director Pier-Philippe Chevigny
Sponsored by Telefilm Canada and the Bureau du Québec dans les Provinces atlantiques
Taste of NS Awards Presentation — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Established in 2008, the Taste of Nova Scotia Awards celebrate the province’s culinary excellence. These awards shine a spotlight on the individuals and products that play a vital role in creating exceptional culinary experiences and achievements in our province. The Taste of Nova Scotia Awards is the sole province-wide program that honours the exceptional contributions of culinary producers, developers, exporters, and servers from Yarmouth to Cape Breton and everywhere in between. Join us in celebrating the best of Nova Scotia’s culinary community.
Ticket Price: Free admission, includes a reception with food and beverage to follow, announced at the theatre
Sponsored by Taste of Nova Scotia
Tous toqués w/Worth Your Salt — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Tous toqués! (All Crazy!)
In a quaint village on the Québec-US border, stern customs officer Sonia confiscates French chef Victor’s belongings, igniting an unlikely alliance. As her daughter Lili-Beth enters a Little Chefs competition with slim hopes of success, the trio must unite, bridging divides and discovering the true essence of community and passion for cooking.
Canada, 2024, 112 minutes
Director Manon Briand
Distributor Sphère Films
Worth Your Salt
A teenager, having fallen into a life of crime, attempts to rob a restaurant, only to discover there’s more to the Head Chef than meets the eye.
USA, 2025, 2 minutes
Director Peiying Tsai
Sponsored by Telefilm Canada and the Bureau du Québec dans les Provinces atlantiques
Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World w/ABCs of Oysters — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World
Blank Plate: Creating the Best Restaurant in the World chronicles the inspiring journey of Disfrutar, revealing how chefs Eduard Xatruch, Mateu Casañas, and Oriol Castro rose from the renowned El Bulli to culinary greatness. This film explores their intense passion, personal sacrifices, and the emotional artistry behind each exquisite dish.
Spain, 2025, 60 minutes
Directors Alan Fàbregas, Ramon Pardina
Distributor Java Films
ABCs of Oysters
Proudly Nova Scotian, first-generation oyster farmers Trevor and Michelle leave corporate jobs to pursue their passion on Sober Island. They transform their love for the land into a sustainable oyster farming success story that enriches Nova Scotia’s culinary landscape and ocean ecosystem.
Canada, 2025, 15 minutes
Director Rachel Bower
The Chef and The Daruma w/Leonard Cohen in the Eating Disorder Ward — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
The Chef & The Daruma
Hidekazu Tojo transformed sushi in North America with the introduction of the now iconic California Roll. Facing racism and cultural challenges in 1970s Vancouver, this documentary chronicles his struggles, resilience, and search for identity, while intertwining his story with the Daruma fable—symbolizing perseverance and the strength to rise after adversity.
Canada, 2024, 90 minutes
Director Mads Baekkevold
Distributor wallopfilm
Leonard Cohen in the Eating Disorder Ward
A hungry queer/trans poet envisions meeting Leonard Cohen in a hospital ward for disordered eaters, navigating extremes of diet, identity, and creativity.
Canada, 2025, 5 minutes
Director Lucas Crawford
Sponsored by Telefilm Canada
The Big Picture Program: Future Council — 15th Devour! The Food Film Fest
Future Council– Recommended for Grades 4+
In this inspiring documentary, director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) follows eight children on a thrilling adventure across Europe in a biofuel-powered school bus. Frustrated by inaction on climate change, they seek to understand the planet’s challenges and engage with influential companies. Together, they form a “Future Council” to advocate for solutions that protect their future.
Australia, 2024, 82 minutes
Director Damon Gameau
Distributor Blue Ice Docs
The film will be followed by a facilitated post-screening chat with Nourish Nova Scotia.
Teachers, please email our Box Office Cat Frawley at tickets@devourfest.com to book your spots. Nothing is sold out yet, there are holds for schools on a first come, first served basis.
Sponsored by Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union, Nova Scotia Community College, and Nourish Nova Scotia
For the past decade, Devour! and Nourish Nova Scotia have proudly presented a captivating series of films designed for youth, focusing on important topics such as sugar, farming, food waste, and climate change. This initiative has reached over 4,500 schoolchildren across Nova Scotia, providing enriching screenings and workshops.
Pierre Bensusan — 7:30pm
PIERRE BENSUSAN's "One Guitar, One Voice" 50th Anniversary World Tour stops in Wolfville October 20!
Truly, one of the World’s Great Guitarists!
If World Music means the fusion of traditional, contemporary, jazz, classical and pop music, then Bensusan is one of the most eloquent World Music musicians of our time. A pianist in his beginnings then self-taught on the guitar, the originality of his style makes him one of today’s greatest guitarists and composers for the instrument. Also called “The Prince of DADGAD tuning, winner of the Rose d'Or of the Montreux Festival, elected Best Guitarist (World Music) by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine! His triple album "Encore" won the Grand Prix of the Independent Music Awards in the category Best Live Album... Since his first performances in 1974 in France, the guitarist has sold half a million albums and given thousands of concerts around the globe, both solo and through numerous collaborations.
Pierre Bensusan is an adventurer of unusual lands. His almost “sacred” music is an intimate and orchestral hymn, a solo crossing on a multi-shell Lowden guitar subjected to the natural elements with sound molecules and finger pulp on an ebony fingerboard for open tuning - a unique and transparent technique, under the fingers of an adventurous pilgrim.
“Listening to Pierre's music is rejuvenating. Beside his extraordinary touch and tone, the notes and melody appeal directly to the tender side of our human nature”
-Steve Vai
“This is beautiful... Pierre is one of the GREATS!!!”
-Tommy Emmanuel
With only his steel-string-acoustic guitar – and sometimes his rich, affecting voice – Mr Bensusan can disassemble your heart and hand it back to you restored and renewed. As he did to mine tonight. A true giant.”
-James Volpe Rotondi (former senior editor at Guitar Player Magazine)
The Roses — 4:00PM & 7:00PM
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.
Runtime: 1h 45m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Rating 14A
ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE EACH SCREENING.
The Rocky Horror Show — Thursday & Friday 7:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm & 11:00pm
Please Note: Low Sensory Shows are Saturdays at 2:00PM
Brave enough to come up to the lab...? Join us for 11:00PM showtimes on Oct 11th and Oct 18th for a very special time...
After becoming engaged, straight-laced couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss set out to visit their old friend and former professor. En route, a heavy storm leads them to the doors of the secluded and mysterious castle of eccentric scientist Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, where they meet his servants and bear witness to his latest experiment. What ensues is a night of pleasure, horror and discovery that will force Brad and Janet to question everything they know.
“Audiences are going to fall in love with the chaos, the camp, the music—and hopefully themselves a little, too,” says Linda Levy Fisk, Co-Director.
Premiering exactly 50 years after the 1975 film, this live-stage rock-musical production honours the original’s defiant spirit. Rocky Horror broke taboos around gender, sexuality, and performance—becoming a cult refuge for outsiders and queer communities for generations. Now, in rural Nova Scotia, queer culture continues to evolve and invite everyone to participate, in direct opposition to growing global tensions, making this production more vital than ever.
“This was the show that made me feel seen as a teenager,” says performer Adrien Lewis, “To be in this show—here in Wolfville—is a full-circle moment.”
After producing LOVE LETTERS in fall 2024 and KRAPP’S LAST TAPE in Spring 2025, this rendition of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW marks the largest live production of the show in the Annapolis Valley's history - and the first musical produced by Jeremy Banks. It could not have even been considered without the incredible support of audiences, backstage team, and the donated time of incredible theatre talent on stage.
“This isn’t just a musical,” says producer Jeremy Banks. “It’s a celebration of difference and a challenge to the norm. In our version, we’re breaking audience expectations even more than the original—featuring a trans performer in a lead role, gender-bending casting, and a renewed focus on joy, risk, and transformation. It’s everything Rocky Horror should be— absolutely unforgettable.”
Presented by Wolfville Social Club
jer.banks+ROCKYHORROR@gmail.com
TICKETS $39 in advance; $44 at the door
Acadia Cinema Cooperative AGM — 7:00PM
Only ACC members can vote. Member sign-in required upon entry.
Acadia Cinema Cooperative AGM
The Acadia Cinema Co-op's Annual General Meeting will take place Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Al Whittle Theatre. We invite all ACC shareholders to join members of the board for a review of the past year's activities and looking forward to our goals for the year ahead. More details, along with meeting documentation will be sent via email shortly.
Wine and light refreshments will be served.
Call for Directors
We have big plans for the future and need passionate people who love Wolfville, community, and the arts to join our board. The specific responsibilities of a Director on the Board of the ACC include the following:
To abide by the By-laws and the Governance Manual;
To co-operate with the other Directors in achieving the objectives of the ACC, and to keep those objectives in line with the needs of the Wolfville and Area community;
To regularly attend meetings of the Board;
To serve on one or more of the Standing Committees/Sub-Committees of the ACC;
To assist in developing policies, manage programs and business plans for the ACC;
To focus on the good of the Cooperative as a whole in so doing;
To ensure that the ACC’s internal control and management information systems are in good working order;
To assist the Board in effectively communicating with the Members of the Cooperative, other stakeholders, and the community at large;
To provide the Chair with feedback on theatre operations and other initiatives of the Cooperative;
To support decisions of the Board, even if one disagrees with them;
To assist on various and sundry projects, if feasible, when asked by the Chair.
If you are interested in joining the ACC board please send an email to graham@grahamhowes.com
Nightmare on Main Street — Presented by Merry Melodramas
Merry Melodramas Presents:
NIGHTMARE On Main Street!
A Halloween Musical.
It was a dark and stormy night.
The travelling Magical Mystery Band has broken down in their van on the way to a show, and are seeking refuge at Whittle Mansion.
Little do they know, Doctor Boris Price, and you, his esteemed guest audience, are in the midst of reanimating a band.
Still short a few members, the band is just in time to fill in, and enter their own personal thriller.
An immersive theatre experience! Family-friendly comedy, with a live band!
Featuring some of your favorite Halloween-themed songs, perfect for the spooky season!
Tickets $30, Kids $5
The Rocky Horror Show — Thursday & Friday 7:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm & 11:00pm
Please Note: Low Sensory Shows are Saturdays at 2:00PM
Brave enough to come up to the lab...? Join us for 11:00PM showtimes on Oct 11th and Oct 18th for a very special time...
After becoming engaged, straight-laced couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss set out to visit their old friend and former professor. En route, a heavy storm leads them to the doors of the secluded and mysterious castle of eccentric scientist Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, where they meet his servants and bear witness to his latest experiment. What ensues is a night of pleasure, horror and discovery that will force Brad and Janet to question everything they know.
“Audiences are going to fall in love with the chaos, the camp, the music—and hopefully themselves a little, too,” says Linda Levy Fisk, Co-Director.
Premiering exactly 50 years after the 1975 film, this live-stage rock-musical production honours the original’s defiant spirit. Rocky Horror broke taboos around gender, sexuality, and performance—becoming a cult refuge for outsiders and queer communities for generations. Now, in rural Nova Scotia, queer culture continues to evolve and invite everyone to participate, in direct opposition to growing global tensions, making this production more vital than ever.
“This was the show that made me feel seen as a teenager,” says performer Adrien Lewis, “To be in this show—here in Wolfville—is a full-circle moment.”
After producing LOVE LETTERS in fall 2024 and KRAPP’S LAST TAPE in Spring 2025, this rendition of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW marks the largest live production of the show in the Annapolis Valley's history - and the first musical produced by Jeremy Banks. It could not have even been considered without the incredible support of audiences, backstage team, and the donated time of incredible theatre talent on stage.
“This isn’t just a musical,” says producer Jeremy Banks. “It’s a celebration of difference and a challenge to the norm. In our version, we’re breaking audience expectations even more than the original—featuring a trans performer in a lead role, gender-bending casting, and a renewed focus on joy, risk, and transformation. It’s everything Rocky Horror should be— absolutely unforgettable.”
Presented by Wolfville Social Club
jer.banks+ROCKYHORROR@gmail.com
TICKETS $39 in advance; $44 at the door
The Rocky Horror Show — Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm
Please Note: Low Sensory Shows are Saturdays at 2:00PM
After becoming engaged, straight-laced couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss set out to visit their old friend and former professor. En route, a heavy storm leads them to the doors of the secluded and mysterious castle of eccentric scientist Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, where they meet his servants and bear witness to his latest experiment. What ensues is a night of pleasure, horror and discovery that will force Brad and Janet to question everything they know.
“Audiences are going to fall in love with the chaos, the camp, the music—and hopefully themselves a little, too,” says Linda Levy Fisk, Co-Director.
Premiering exactly 50 years after the 1975 film, this live-stage rock-musical production honours the original’s defiant spirit. Rocky Horror broke taboos around gender, sexuality, and performance—becoming a cult refuge for outsiders and queer communities for generations. Now, in rural Nova Scotia, queer culture continues to evolve and invite everyone to participate, in direct opposition to growing global tensions, making this production more vital than ever.
“This was the show that made me feel seen as a teenager,” says performer Adrien Lewis, “To be in this show—here in Wolfville—is a full-circle moment.”
After producing LOVE LETTERS in fall 2024 and KRAPP’S LAST TAPE in Spring 2025, this rendition of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW marks the largest live production of the show in the Annapolis Valley's history - and the first musical produced by Jeremy Banks. It could not have even been considered without the incredible support of audiences, backstage team, and the donated time of incredible theatre talent on stage.
“This isn’t just a musical,” says producer Jeremy Banks. “It’s a celebration of difference and a challenge to the norm. In our version, we’re breaking audience expectations even more than the original—featuring a trans performer in a lead role, gender-bending casting, and a renewed focus on joy, risk, and transformation. It’s everything Rocky Horror should be— absolutely unforgettable.”
Presented by Wolfville Social Club
jer.banks+ROCKYHORROR@gmail.com
TICKETS $39 in advance; $44 at the door
The Rocky Horror Show — 7:00pm
The Rocky Horror Show PWYC Preview
After becoming engaged, straight-laced couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss set out to visit their old friend and former professor. En route, a heavy storm leads them to the doors of the secluded and mysterious castle of eccentric scientist Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, where they meet his servants and bear witness to his latest experiment. What ensues is a night of pleasure, horror and discovery that will force Brad and Janet to question everything they know.
“Audiences are going to fall in love with the chaos, the camp, the music—and hopefully themselves a little, too,” says Linda Levy Fisk, Co-Director.
Premiering exactly 50 years after the 1975 film, this live-stage rock-musical production honours the original’s defiant spirit. Rocky Horror broke taboos around gender, sexuality, and performance—becoming a cult refuge for outsiders and queer communities for generations. Now, in rural Nova Scotia, queer culture continues to evolve and invite everyone to participate, in direct opposition to growing global tensions, making this production more vital than ever.
“This was the show that made me feel seen as a teenager,” says performer Adrien Lewis, “To be in this show—here in Wolfville—is a full-circle moment.”
After producing LOVE LETTERS in fall 2024 and KRAPP’S LAST TAPE in Spring 2025, this rendition of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW marks the largest live production of the show in the Annapolis Valley's history - and the first musical produced by Jeremy Banks. It could not have even been considered without the incredible support of audiences, backstage team, and the donated time of incredible theatre talent on stage.
“This isn’t just a musical,” says producer Jeremy Banks. “It’s a celebration of difference and a challenge to the norm. In our version, we’re breaking audience expectations even more than the original—featuring a trans performer in a lead role, gender-bending casting, and a renewed focus on joy, risk, and transformation. It’s everything Rocky Horror should be— absolutely unforgettable.”
Presented by Wolfville Social Club
Beautiful Evening Beautiful Day — 4:00pm & 7:00pm
Four close friends are renowned filmmakers in Yugoslavia in the 1950s, but their sexual orientation raises suspicion. A communist party loyalist is sent to sabotage their lives, turning their pursuit of freedom into a battle for survival.
In Croatian with subtitles
Runtime: 2h 17m
General Admission: $11.40+ hst ($13.00)
Student $9.65 + hst ($11.00)
Deep Roots—Trad(ish) and True 1:45pm & Strings in the Round 3:15pm
Get ready for an exceptional weekend of music and activities at the Deep Roots Music Festival
1:45 - 2:45pm
Trad(ish) and True
From deep roots to fresh branches, this genre-blending session brings together The Dusty Halos, Koromanti and The North Star, Mary Beth Carty, and Donald MacLennan for an afternoon of musical cross-pollination. Expect tradition with a twist - fiddle tunes, folk harmonies, global grooves, and original songs that honour the old while reaching for the new.
3:15 - 4:15pm
Strings in the Round
Join five distinct voices of Atlantic Canadian guitar - Logan Richard, Ryan & Scott Hupman, Sam Wilson, and Freya Milliken - for an intimate afternoon of shared tunes, stories, and technique. From fingerstyle finesse to soulful songwriting, this circle brings together artistry and connection in the warm acoustics of the Al Whittle Theatre.
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deeprootsmusic.ca for more details
Tickets now available online.
Deep Roots—Second Look: Express Yourself Workshop10am
Get ready for an exceptional weekend of music and activities at the Deep Roots Music Festival
10:00am Second Look: Express Yourself, Check Yourself in partnership with Annapolis Valley Pride.
For all identities, abilities and experiences, aged 12 and up.
This all-ages, all-genders workshop invites you into a playful, welcoming space for exploration, self-celebration, and community learning. Explore self-expression through make-up, costumes and clothing, hair and wigs, hats and accessories. Whether you're experimenting with drag, character, gender, cosplay, or simply exploring new sides of yourself, Second Look offers tools to help you transform - and reflect. Together, we’ll celebrate creativity while also taking a moment to look deeper:
· What’s empowering - and what’s problematic - in how we dress up or perform?
· How do we explore freely without crossing into cultural appropriation or stereotyping?
· How can we express ourselves in ways that are both bold and respectful?
· How do you be your TRUE SELF but still read the room?
Facilitated by members of the local Pride community, this workshop combines tips, tools, and a collaborative approach with open-hearted learning.
All are welcome.
deeprootsmusic.ca for more details
Tickets now available online.
Karam—Friday at 7:30pm
Karam—playing Friday at 7:30
During a family trip to Lenarco for an international conference a former Indian military officer Dev Mahendran and his family are suddenly caught in a crisis on foreign soil; what follows is a tense and emotional journey as they face the situation together. Karam is a gripping thriller that explores themes of personal redemption, resilience, and trust.
In Malayalam with English Subtitles.
Presented by York Cinemas
Run time: 2 hr 8 min
General Admission. NO ASSIGNED SEATING.
Please note:
– Doors will close 20 minutes after the scheduled showtime.
– No entry is permitted once the doors are closed.
– Tickets are strictly non‑refundable and non‑exchangeable. Please check your dates and times carefully.
ADULTS - non refundable $16 + booking fees
CHILD - non refundable $10 + booking fees