By Nimra Amir, Leonie O’Sullivan, Ansharah Shakil, February 15 2024—
Calgary’s international arts festival High Performance Rodeo, presented by One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre, has always sought to increase the innovation of the city’s diverse arts community. This year’s festival … Read the rest
By Nimra Amir, February 1 2024—
The past few weeks of January have been an adventure for all Calgarians. Yet for festival goers of High Performance Rodeo, the snow that comes with the new year does not stop the joys … Read the rest
By Sheroog Kubur, January 25 2022—
The Sleepwalk Collective will be making their Calgary debut at this year’s High Performance Rodeo with three performances. Known for their experimental and novel approach to theatre, the troupe collaborated with Christopher Brett Bailey … Read the rest
By Sheroog Kubur, January 17 2022—
This year’s iteration of High Performance Rodeo, the three-week-long performing arts festival, brings with it a plethora of stories that do more than entertain. One of the plays put on this year is Re:Construct, … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, February 1 2019—
In the final act of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, during the epic battle scene between Laertes and the titular Danish prince, Laertes cries out, “Ouch, my nards!” Sound like the Shakespeare you read in high school? … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, January 24 2018 —
High Performance Rodeo (HPR), a Calgary festival staple, returned in January for its 33rd year with another round of tremendous music, dance and performance. Featuring work from Calgary artists, some of the best … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, January 24 2017 —
Topics like race and privilege are often left unspoken due to their taboo nature, especially when among friends, family and coworkers. But James Long and Marcus Youssef made a performance based on just … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, January 17 2017 —
After stepping into a last-minute role on The Newsroom left by a departing male actor, Karen Hines experienced a cultural shift in gendered characters, notably within their dialogue.
When Hines’ character was brought … Read the rest
By Tessie Ward, January 17 2017 —
For the annual High Performance Rodeo, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks will put a modern spin on a Shakespearean classic with Juliet and Romeo. The dance company fuses narration, dance and live music to present … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, January 17 2017 —
Following a recent trend in audience participation, the site-specific pop-up choir Why We Are Here! will transform Studio Bell, the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer and Lougheed Historic House into audience-based performances. The … Read the rest
