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Full Cast Set For European Première Of Michael Healey's Satirical Political Comedy 1979


Full casting has been announced for the European première of award-winning playwright Michael Healey's hit satirical political comedy 1979 at the Finborough Theatre.

Forte Musical Theatre Guild Presents A DECADE OF NAUGHTY… BUT NICE: XMAS, December 6- 23


Forte Musical Theatre Guild presents a decade of Naughty... but Nice! in Calgary's longest-running holiday show, celebrating its tenth anniversary.

Handsome Alice Theatre Presents UPROOTED


Handsome Alice Theatre has announce the second iteration of Uprooted from November 24 - 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Joyce Doolittle Theatre, as they embark on telling powerful stories that are filled with empathy, understanding and celebration of what it means to be a newcomer to Canada.

Creative Team Set For European Premiere of Michael Healey's 1979


The creative team has been set for the European première of award-winning playwright Michael Healey’s hit satirical political comedy 1979 at the Finborough Theatre. Jimmy Walters directs, with design by Mim Houghton and sound design by Julian Starr.

Grand Theatre Appoints Rachel Peake as Artistic Director


Following an extensive, international search process, the Board of Directors of London’s Grand Theatre has announced that Rachel Peake has been appointed as the Theatre’s next Artistic Director. Learn more about Peake and when she will take over as Artistic Director here!

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for THE TEMPEST at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre & the Unicorn Theatre


Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for The Tempest re-imagined for everyone aged six and over, revised and directed by Jennifer Tang. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Work of Nicky Phillips To Be Featured In WOMEN OF THE WINGS VOL 5 at 54 Below


The work of Nicky Phillips will be featured in Women Of The Wings Volume 5, March 4th at 9:30pm at 54 Below. Nicky Phillips is an award-winning composer and lyricist. She is currently a member of the BMI-Lehman Engel Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop where she was awarded the Jean Banks Award for outstanding achievement in Musical Theatre.

BE MERRY Returns to the Varscona Stage this December!


Once again, Ballet Edmonton presents a night of dance, music and song in BE Merry, December 15 - 17 at the Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave).

NAUGHTY... BUT NICE! Returns To Forte Musical Theatre Guild for Its 9th Holiday Season!


For the first time since 2019, Forte Musical Theatre Guild's Naughty... but Nice: Nine Live! is back on the stage in its new home at cSPACE. With some new songs, some new cast members and a lot of old favourites from years' past, audiences can enjoy the holiday classic from December 7- December 23, 2022. 

Great Canadian Theatre Company Presents World Premiere Of FOREVER YOUNG: A Ghetto Story By Darrah Teitel


The revolution continues as the Great Canadian Theatre Company's 22-23 Season brings us the world premiere of Forever Young: A Ghetto Story by Darrah Teitel, running from November 8-20 at the Irving Greenberg Theatre.

Great Canadian Theatre Company Presents World Premiere Of FOREVER YOUNG: A Ghetto Story By Darrah Teitel


The revolution continues as the Great Canadian Theatre Company's 22-23 Season brings us the world premiere of Forever Young: A Ghetto Story by Darrah Teitel, running from November 8-20 at the Irving Greenberg Theatre.

Firehall Arts Centre Presents MARY'S WEDDING


The Firehall Arts Centre announced today the postponement of FADO – The Saddest Music in the World, which was to take place January 27 to February 20, and the addition of Mary’s Wedding to the 2021-22 Reunion Season. FADO has been postponed to Fall 2022 and Mary’s Wedding will be presented from Friday, February 25 to Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Martha Henry Passes Away at 83, Days After Closing Performance of THREE TALL WOMEN


The Stratford Festival is overcome with grief at the death of Martha Henry, just 12 days after her final tour-de-force performance in Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women. The grief of her colleagues is matched only by their gratitude for her unparalleled contributions to Canadian theatre.

Live Theatre Returns to Peninsula Productions This Month


Learn about the company's upcoming performances, including the Pop Up Micro Play, At Wit's End, Sorry, Wrong Number, and more!

Downstage Presents TALES FROM THE STUDENT MIND


Tales From the Student Mind is the latest creative offering at Downstage, where five students will create micro-plays for the company’s social media, YouTube and website platforms, which will be available for viewing from March 22 - March 27th in celebration of World Theatre Day.

Black Radish Theatre to Present MESA An Inter-Generational Road Trip with Moxie


Following on the heels of its awarding-winning, inaugural production, WAITING FOR GODOT, Black Radish Theatre presents MESA (March 19 a?" April 5, 2020). Written by Calgary's own Doug Curtis, the production is directed by Andy Curtis and features fellow ensemble members Duval Lang, Tyrell Crews, Christopher Hunt, and Calgary musician, Chantal Vitalis.

Alberta Theatre Projects Presents ACTUALLY by Anna Ziegler


Alberta Theatre Projects examines the issue of consent head-on, tackling the politics of race, gender, and privilege on a contemporary university campus in the award-winning Actually by Anna Ziegler. With a laser-focus on only two characters, and their point of view on the same situation, Actually is destined to trigger discussion after audiences experience the piece at the Martha Cohen Theatre, February 26 - March 14, 2020.

Segal Centre Presents Louise Pitre In THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN'


The Segal Centre is thrilled to be welcoming back Tony nominee and 4-time Dora winner Louise Pitre and W. Joseph Matheson (as seen in 2018's hit The Angel and the Sparrow) for a concert celebration of Jewish musical artists of the 60s. Directed by Avery Saltzman, The Times They Are a Changin' will be rocking the Sylvan Adams Theatre from March 1 to March 22, 2020. 

Catalyst Theatre Presents THE INVISIBLE A New Musical


After successful tours to Keyano Theatre (Fort McMurray) and Vertigo Theatre (Calgary), Catalyst's newest musical tour-de-force, The Invisible - Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare, is ready to infiltrate Edmonton.

THE INVISIBLE Will Be Presented at Catalyst Theatre


After successful tours to Keyano Theatre (Fort McMurray) and Vertigo Theatre (Calgary), Catalyst's newest musical tour-de-force, The Invisible - Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare, is ready to infiltrate Edmonton.

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