By Eden Martens, October 25 2025—
Even though Frederick Knott’s Dial M for Murder premiered in 1952, I had very little idea of what to expect. The program told me the version I was about to see had been adapted … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, September 24 2025—
Theatre Calgary is starting their 2025-2026 season off with the hilarious return of Farren Timoteo’s play Made in Italy. After making its debut at Western Canada Theatre, the play made its way into the … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, May 4 2025—
Noël Coward’s comic play Blithe Spirit has a timeless charisma that has lasted throughout the years, from its first performance in London in 1941 to its continued current revivals. The longest running non-musical in … Read the rest
By Josie Simon, May 1 2025—
Theatre Calgary’s production of Awoowaakii invites audiences into a Calgary apartment where a Blackfoot family navigates identity, forgiveness and belonging.
Written by local playwright Sable Sweetgrass, Awoowaakii tells the story of Chrissy Sipatsimo, a … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, February 12 2025—
Disclaimer: A Streetcar Named Desire has depictions of domestic and sexual violence, as well as substance abuse; please approach this show with care and be mindful of the heavy subject matter. If any audience … Read the rest
By Maggie Hsu, December 21 2024—
Theatre Calgary is presenting its 37th production of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens from Nov. 29-Dec. 29. Walking into Max Bell Theatre felt like stepping back in time. I first … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, December 3 2024—
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, a welcoming and warm part of the year’s end is the return of annual traditions — ice skating, ballet productions and theatre productions like Theatre Calgary’s A Christmas … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, November 2 2024—
The second show in Theatre Calgary’s 2024-25 season is Stefano Massini’s Tony-winning play, The Lehman Trilogy. The name Lehman can best be known through the historic rise and fall of the juggernaut financial company … Read the rest
By Ilana van der Merwe, September 17 2024—
With a set that has been set to fall apart, spotlights bursting into sparks and actors forgetting lines, falling from platforms and strangling each other from time to time, The Play That … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, March 13 2024—
Of all of Shakespeare’s comedies, As You Like It is one of the happiest plays he ever penned, with a whimsical plot and an ending where everything is wrapped up together in a neat … Read the rest
