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.
Sage Theatre Presents IGNITE FESTIVAL: HYPERSPACE EDITION
by Vicki Trask - May 21, 2020
The festival for fresh faces forges their way through the at-a-distance and digital foliage. Celebrating its 15th year, the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists, presented by Sage Theatre, is adapting its format in response to the COVID19 pandemic.
Sage Theatre Celebrates Their 20th Year Boldly
by Vicki Trask - Oct 2, 2019
For two decades, Sage Theatre has been exploring deep into characters and stories that look into what it means to be alive today. They have created memorable productions, world premieres and given Calgary theatre artists a chance to challenge themselves on powerful work.
One Yellow Rabbit Announces The 33RD ANNUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE RODEO
by Vicki Trask - Nov 8, 2018
One Yellow Rabbit's Artistic Director Blake Brooker and Festival Producer Laurel Green has announced the line-up for the 33rd annual High Performance Rodeo, Calgary's International Festival of the Arts. The wildly popular festival runs January 9 to 27, 2019 at venues throughout Calgary.
BWW Review: Knowing is Only HALF THE BATTLE with DIY and Sage Theatre Companies
by Vicki Trask - Nov 3, 2018
You step into a small, dark room devoid of sound, and the only light is illuminating your path to your seat as you enter the Motel Theatre at the Arts Commons (one of my favourite places to be because there is a theatre around every corner). The dim lights go black and suddenly there is a man standing at the end of the room. Well, two men actually. Sharing the body of playwright and actor Owen Bishop.