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Vertigo Theatre
161 - 115-9th Avenue SE, Calgary ABCalgary, AB
Upcoming Shows
SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Hunt for Moriarty
Sherlock Holmes returns to Vertigo Theatre in a gripping tale where he faces his arch-nemesis, Moriarty. In this high-stakes adventure, Holmes and Dr. Watson confront figures from their past in a desperate race against time. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this...
THE VEIL
The Veil is a gripping tale by Keith Barker and Thomas Morgan Jones, exploring the dark consequences of ambition in a high-stakes legal environment. When a driven attorney seeks partnership at the cost of ignoring his past, he finds himself haunted by the repercussions of his...
LAST CANDLE
When a renowned physician saves Death from a winter storm, he is granted a special gift – to save the mortally-ill, at will. The only condition: to never defy Death’s orders. But when the physician must save a loved one from perishing, he decides to face the consequences of...
THE LAST CANDLE
In The Vertigo Studio, a renowned physician finds his life changed after saving Death from a winter storm, granting him the gift to save the mortally ill at will. However, this boon comes with a powerful condition: he must never defy Death's orders. When faced with the choice to...
THE 39 STEPS
Vertigo Theatre presents an exciting adaptation of The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's classic film. The story follows Richard Hannay, who becomes embroiled in a thrilling adventure filled with espionage and...
THE MIDNIGHT TORCH: A DETECTIVE MURDOCH MYSTERY
The Midnight Torch: A Detective Murdoch Mystery is a fresh stage adaptation based on the beloved characters from the Murdoch Mystery novels by Maureen Jennings. Set on New Year’s Eve in 1893, the story revolves around young detective William Murdoch who finds himself embroiled...
Review: BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL at Stage West Theatre Calgary
Big hair, big voices, big love! Don’t miss Beehive at Stage West where you can relive the 1960’s through the fashion, dances, and melodies of that era. The performers are one of the most talented ensembles I’ve seen in years and you’re sure to leave with a full belly and full heart!…
Review: Theatre Calgary’s COME FROM AWAY nourishes your heart and soul
I cannot express how transformative Theatre Calgary's performance of 'Come From Away' is and how I wish everyone would have the opportunity to experience it. Almost every performance is sold out and extra days are slowly being added to accommodate the demand. I suspect the power of positive Canadian…
Review: Broadway Across Canada’s performance of MAMMA MIA! will have you dancing in your seat
Thanks to a 14 year run on Broadway and the hit 2008 film featuring a star-studded cast, Mamma Mia! is one of the most well-known Broadway shows internationally. The timeless music of ABBA and the strong themes of love, family, and self-identity make this show an instant success. Its popularity was …
Review: Vertigo Theatre’s THE VERDICT Brings Moral Ambiguity to the Courtroom
Vertigo Theatre's 'The Verdict' was a fascinating look at one lawyer's quest to uphold the law and confront the powerful institutions that run Boston's churches, schools, and hospitals. For fans of John Grisham novels, you will find the story familiar yet captivating. For those audience members less…
Review: Verb Theatre’s THE STARLING EFFECT exposes the science of self-preservation
I am a fan of the Netflix series ‘Black Mirror’, so I appreciated the use of cutting edge technology to reveal a darker side of human nature and just how far we would go to survive and protect those we love. The cast did a fantastic job of jumping quickly from memory to memory in a way that tugg…
Preview: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL IN CONCERT with the FILMharmonique Orchestra
Released 23 years ago, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ is the first film in what has now become a $4.5 billion franchise with five films released and a sixth on the way. The hilariously mischievous Captain Sparrow has been a fan favourite thanks to Johnny Depp’s skille…
Review: ATP presents the shockingly unexpected tale of WILDWOMAN with a wickedly modern twist
This show has so many modern aspects that are blended in with the historic backdrop that the audience initially find the contrast comical. As the story unfolds and the offensive aspects that once seemed silly and outdated are suddenly not so different from modern issues, we are suddenly left with th…
Review: Calgary Opera’s THE BARBER OF SEVILLE is comedic gold and a musical feast for the ears
The music is familiar to many thanks to various pop culture references including The Looney Tunes, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Simpsons, Pretty Woman, etc. The comedic timing of the performers was first-class, with so much of the story’s charm captured in the antics of the various larger-than-life charact…
Review: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra brings VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS to modern listeners
I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the feeling that it left me with. To witness such talented musicians sharing their passion was an absolute honour. Classical music really does feel like the epitome of cultured refinement, elevating our connectedness to each other by highlighting the miraculous g…
Review: Theatre Calgary’s A DOLL’S HOUSE breaks from convention to redefine the marital relationship
The revelations in 'A Doll's House' unearth truths about the role of women in society, the expectations of mothers in the overall family dynamic, the portrayal of the husband as both the caretaker and patriarch in the home, and even the influence of nature versus nurture in our behavioural tendencie…
Past Shows
The Verdict
The Verdict, written by Barry Reed and adapted for the stage by Margaret May Hobbs, follows Frank Galvin, a washed-up, alcoholic lawyer presiding over what should be an open-and-shut malpractice case. Suspecting a cover-up, he refuses an out-of-court settlement and takes on...
The Taming of the Shrew
Full Circle Theatre began its journey with The Taming of the Shrew in 2011. Fifteen years later, we return to Padua to reimagine Shakespeare’s fiery comedy of love and power. This production keeps the original text intact, while flipping the genders and placing the story in a...
Monstress
A disgraced female doctor is practicing her own brand of medicine after being expelled for ‘dangerous dabbling’ from The Upper Harrington Academy of Anatomical Dissection and School of Medicine and Surgery. A letter arrives from a wealthy father soliciting an impossible request...
Peril in the Alps
Kidnapping, murder and blackmail! Bella Duveen has vanished, and Arthur Hastings can think of no one better to find his sister-in-law than his good friend Hercule Poirot - a master sleuth who had saved her once before. Coincidentally, Poirot has just taken on a missing persons...
The Woman in Black
Arthur Kipps was a young solicitor, when he was sent to a remote town in England to oversee the funeral of an elderly recluse. While there, he learns about a woman in black, a phantom, who haunts the residents of the town. Years later, Kipps hires a young actor to help recount...
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