By Laura Beldor, October 20 2025—
As part of Downstages’ 2025-2026 season, The F-word returned to the Werklund Centre from October 8-12. The show, written, performed and produced by University of Calgary Alumni Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda, revolves around … Read the rest
By Prateek Sur, October 1 2025—
The true crime Netflix docuseries delves into the baffling 1998 disappearance of Amy Bradley from a Caribbean cruise.
On March 21, 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley embarked on a Caribbean cruise with her family … Read the rest
By Salam Jesudamilola David, September 22 2025—
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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 … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, June 21 2025—
Commonwealth Bar and Stage is a staple venue for performers to grow, and for Calgarians to discover up and coming artists. Sled Island 2025 has welcomed artists both local and beyond to build an … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, June 20 2025—
Sled Island 2025 started off with a bang by providing festival goers with early shows to hear performers in an intimate setting. Sloth Records on 17th avenue hosted three up and coming artists at … Read the rest
By Nimra Amir, March 28 2024—
Based on the New York Times best-selling book turned Dreamworks film by Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train has been adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel. Now running at … Read the rest
By Daman Singh, Valery Perez, March 23 2024—
Broadway Across Canada’s production of the modern classic Hairspray takes you on a journey through Tracy Turnblad’s overnight success and her rally against racial segregation on live TV. A journey full of … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, February 15 2024—
Heist, the new play by local surgeon and playwright Arun Lakra showing at Vertigo Theatre, is as fascinatingly loveable as any of the classic films in the heist genre itself. In its world premiere, … Read the rest
By Malia Jolly, February 8 2024—
As part of the Faculty and Friends concert series, internationally renowned Daria Rabotkina was invited to perform an evening of solo repertoire at the University of Calgary’s Rozsa Centre. Currently an associate professor of … Read the rest
By Ilana van der Merwe, February 5 2024—
Since its release in 2004, Mean Girls has been held as one of the top chick flicks on the market. You can only expect the anticipation from ‘Plastic Lovers’ when the remake … Read the rest
