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I recently sat in the Hammerson theatre for a great event and I realize that I never wrote a review for this place! My last visit was in the RBC theatre for an actual wedding reception and that was years ago!
Overall, I really enjoyed the experience here ... clean, open, and with good seating for a fair price, I laughed and giggled my way through a performance that easily compares to any in downtown Toronto. This wasn't your high school art performance... LAC brought a top tier act and I think it was sold out (deservingly). How often do you get to laugh at a living giraffe (aka Ryan Stiles) on stage with a cub? Another great point about this is how easy it is for parking... just underground and its free! I remember spending at least $20 for parking when i go to Sony or anywhere in Toronto.
For concerts, I have to say the acoustics and sound was very nice... definitely clear and nothing that makes you wonder 'who the hell is back there messing with the sound'. I saw Nikki Yanofsky and it was easy to see everything from me seat. For the price, it is a smidge cheaper than places in Toronto but when you factor in a nice ride in, free parking, lots of people to help manage the crowd, and a usually a short trek back home (for those who live in GTA)... it is worth it.
I also have to say that the maintenance of the facility is really good here. I recently went to an event for the Richmond Hill one and I was just ... shocked at the state of the women's washroom. I think a kitten has shredded less toilet tissue and left them scattered everywhere. When I went to the Nikki Yanofsky concert, everything was pristine, clean, and I saw at least two staff in the bathroom cleaning. So YAY LAC!
I dont come to LAC very often as most of it's acts do not grab my interest but if you do see a performance that is interesting, don't hesistate! I would say the LAC is a great venue and the Hammerson hall is just as good as the ones I've experienced in Sony (ok... much smaller) but I dont think there was a particularly bad spot at all.
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