SHAKESPEARE'S R&J Comes to the West Village Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
Shakespeare's R&J is coming to the Sage Theatre in February. An adaptation by Joe Calarco, this production is presented by The Shakespeare Company and Sage Theatre with the support of Calgary Young People’s Theatre.
Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Salt And Sage
by Krista Garver - Dec 5, 2025
Shakespeare's THE WINTER’S TALE is notoriously difficult to do well. One of the Bard's later 'problem plays,' it essentially presents two different theatrical worlds: the first half is a tragedy driven by King Leontes' sudden, irrational jealousy toward his pregnant wife Hermione and his best friend Polixenes.
The Drunk Shakespeare Society Sinks Its Teeth Into DRUNK DRACULA
by Michael Major - Sep 4, 2025
Drunk Dracula will stalk toward the stage in the latest incarnation of the beloved underground phenomenon, Drunk Shakespeare. In the must-see event of the spooky season, a blood-sucking villain comes to take over the nation’s capital.
Drunk Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET Begins Tomorrow At The Sage Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025
Beginning on April 30, Romeo & Juliet will stumble to the stage in the latest incarnation of the beloved underground phenomenon, Drunk Shakespeare. Romeo & Juliet is written by Lori Wolter Hudson and directed by Lisa Klages Calhoun and takes place at The Sage Theatre.
Interview: Theatre Life with Gaelyn D. Smith
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 14, 2023
Today’s subject Gaelyn D. Smith is currently living her theatre life onstage at Studio Theatre in the show that just seems to keep going and going Fat Ham playing the role of Opal. The show is now running through January 14th in Studio’s Mead Theatre. For those of you thinking, “I’ll wait because the show will extend its run again”, please be advised January 14th is the definite final performance.
Sage Theatre Presents IGNITE! FESTIVAL OF EMERGING ARTISTS
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023
Sage Theatre will support emerging artists again in 2023, as it presents its annual IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists. From June 7 - June 10, 2023 at Pumphouse Theatres, the IGNITE! Festival will provide development, networking and presentation opportunities for Calgary artists.
THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA is Coming to Calgary
by Vicki Trask - Sep 6, 2022
Written in 1936, The House of Bernarda Alba is considered one of the masterpieces of
Spanish theatre. Queer playwright Federico García Lorca wrote this all-female play as an
analogy of the sexual and emotional repression he experienced throughout his life.
Cast Announced for DC Production of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE at The Sage Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2022
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced complete casting today for the DC production of the 'smashed' hit Off-Broadway comedy Drunk Shakespeare. Directed by Hudson and Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare will open at The Sage Theatre on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Opens In Washington, D.C. June 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2022
Creators Scott Griffin and David Hudson announced that the Washington, D.C. production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will open at The Sage Theatre (located at 1100 13th St NW) on Thursday, June 16th, 2022 for a limited run thru October 1st.
2021 IGNITE Festival of Emerging Artists Searches For Festival Producer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2021
Every year in June, Sage Theatre presents the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists – a multi-disciplinary, 4-day festival of emerging art and artists. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s beautiful! With about 100 artists programmed each year, IGNITE! is a fantastic development, networking, and presentation opportunity for Calgary’s artists.