Review: LIFE OF PI Opens at Edmonton's Citadel TheatreSeptember 22, 2025Since its 2001 publication, Yann Martel’s novel, Life of Pi, has captivated readers around the world. Nearly two decades and an Academy Award-winning film adaptation later, the extraordinary story made its live theatre debut in Sheffield, England before transferring to London’s West End. Now, the Olivier Award-winning production embarks on its highly anticipated run at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre.
Review: Edmonton Opera Presents DIE WALKÜRE at The Citadel TheatreJune 8, 2025A year ago, Das Rheingold, the first installment of Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle, took centre stage at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre. Now, the epic tale continues with Die Walküre, immersing audiences in the mortal realm and the immortal kingdom of Valhalla.
Review: LITTLE WOMEN Captivates Edmonton at the Citadel TheatreMay 13, 2025Over 150 years after its publication, Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women, still captures the hearts and imaginations of readers worldwide. Its coming-of-age tale of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March has inspired countless films, T.V. shows, and theatrical productions. Canadian playwright Jordi Mand’s adaptation concludes the Citadel Theatre’s 2024/2025 season, delighting audience members of all ages.
Review: Edmonton Opera Presents AQUARIUS: SONGS OF THE STARSApril 14, 2025For many Edmontonians, the Telus World of Science evokes fond childhood memories. Until April 15, one of the museum’s most beloved features- the Zeidler Dome- lights up with Edmonton Opera’s dazzling sold-out production, Aquarius: Songs of the Stars. The Zeidler Dome- a digital theatre famous for its 10k resolution projections- features a centre stage and houses up to 200 people.
Review: THE NOON WITCH Returns to Edmonton’s Varscona TheatreFebruary 26, 2025Budapest, 1926. Postal worker Sandor is enjoying his lunch break when he is approached by a crying woman. Instantly smitten, he casts aside his newspaper and comforts her. Grateful, the woman gifts him the sausage link she is carrying in her purse and abruptly takes off. The next day, much to Sandor’s delight, the woman- Tinka- joins him at the same park bench, giving him a freshly baked cheese pastry.
Review: Edmonton Opera Presents An Adaptation of BLUEBEARD'S CASTLEFebruary 3, 2025Over 300 years after its publication, Charles Perrault’s Bluebeard remains a staple in gothic literature. The story follows a nobleman who brings home his much-younger bride, Judith, for the first time. He forbids her from entering seven different locked rooms only to give in to her curiosity, handing her the keys. To Judith’s horror, she discovers the bodies of her new husband’s three past wives. The chilling tale has been adapted time and again, inspiring books, movies, paintings, and stagings including the 1918 Hungarian opera, Bluebeard’s Castle.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Thrills EdmontonOctober 31, 2024After their car breaks down in a rainstorm, sweethearts Brad and Janet knock on the door of a nearby castle, asking to use the phone. They are whisked inside by a candelabra-toting butler and into the streamer-filled lair of a scantily clad mad scientist, Dr. Frank ‘n Furter.