Light Spoiler Warning Weeks after exiting the theatre, I thought I had finally managed to leave The Materialists behind. It was no easy task. Those shots of soft hues lighting the night, our protagonists set against one another — across a dinner table, on an empty street, slipping through gridlock, monologuing
The Calgary Stampede grounds became home to the infamous “Big Top” tent which held the touring cast of Cirque du Soleil’s “ECHO.” The blue and white tent is hard to miss as Calgarians drive down MacLeod Trail to enjoy a night of whimsy and spectacle. On the opening night,
The fall and winter semester is gearing up to be one of the most exciting times for students to explore the arts and culture scene in Calgary. From film festivals and theatre projects to more, Calgary has a lot to offer for newcomers and Calgarians alike. For the beginning of
The University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) is a staple to understanding the arts and culture scene in the school. The SCPA provides students with the lessons and resources that can allow them to thrive within the learning environment and beyond. The SCPA can be
Brace yourselves, comic book aficionados and casual moviegoers alike, for a cinematic experience that aims to redefine heroism, or at least, test how many times a hero can get knocked down before you start questioning his job security, has arrived. ‘Superman’ lands with less of a triumphant swoop and more
Calgary Fringe Festival 2025 presented a new and introspective play by indie theatre company Levity Theatre. The Interview Play focuses on two main characters of the Interviewer and Interviewee. Both characters find themselves in a job interview that was less than successful but the two push each other in the
One of the most interesting shows that was presented at the Calgary Fringe Festival 2025 was The Sticky Jar Collective’s improv game show, “The Booby Trap 2: Electric Boobaloo.” Four members of the collective, Eryn Dallen, Kaitlyn Olfert, Joelle Roneau and Sarah Haggeman each participate in games that will
Global Fest is making its return to Elliston Park with a Pan-Asian theme, celebrating various countries. The fireworks show on August 19 was themed behind Malaysia, with the music and firework colours being themed around the flag and more. One aspect of Global Fest is the presentation of many
The Kinkonauts return to Calgary Fringe Festival with their hit, Wuthering Frights, a gothic inspired improv show that pulls on tropes that any viewer will find all too familiar. The improv group established their place as a fringe festival staple by curating one of a kind stories that are filled
Broadway Across Canada’s production of Disney's The Lion King is nothing short of exceptional. This musical doesn’t just meet the standards of the original 1994 film but absolutely exceeds it. The charming character work, unapologetically black dominated cast and incorporation of African culture in ways the
