By Megan Wilson, December 28 2021—
After twenty months, live in-person theatre has finally made its return to the University of Calgary campus in the form of a production of Gao Xingjian’s The Bus Stop. With a stunning set and … Read the rest
By Roog Kubur, December 12 2021—
Time Stands Still was playing at the Flanagan Theatre at the Grand until Nov. 28. The play was brought to life with an incredible roster of iconic Canadian figures — written by Terry Ivins, … Read the rest
By Shefali Rai, December 6 2019—
Ah, Broadway. A delight for the eyes, ears and hearts. There is no simpler pleasure than witnessing a heart-warming story unfold before your eyes. Fine acting, singing and even more impressive original song lists … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, July 23 2019 —
The Calgary Fringe Festival will be returning for another year of non-curated, anything-goes theatre, showcasing local artists as well as international performers. The festival takes an egalitarian approach to its artist selection process … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, April 10 2018 —
Ghost River Theatre (GRT) is celebrating its quarter-century mark on April 13 at the West Village Theatre. Founded by Doug Curtis as an ad-hoc theatre troupe in 1992, GRT became a syndicated group … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, November 23 2017 —
Great plays are able to explore what it means to be human. The upcoming production of Metamorphoses from the University of Calgary’s School of the Creative and Performing (SCPA) is no exception.
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By Matty Hume, November 3 2017 —
Calgary’s Vertigo Theatre will present The 39 Steps from Nov. 11–Dec.16. In a nutshell, it’s a play based on a film based on a novel. But the details are much more interesting.
In … Read the rest
By Hibah Faheem, October 10 2017 —
Understanding Shakespearean plays can require exceptional effort and recreating these remarkable stories on stage requires unique talent. Luckily, the reenactment of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar by The Shakespeare Company at Vertigo Theatre was … Read the rest
By Matty Hume, September 19 2017 —
The University of Calgary is home to the School of Creative and Performing Arts, which combines the music, dance and drama departments while hosting year-round events in various venues across campus.
If you’re … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, November 29 2016 —
Moving away from the tradition of the baby, manger and nativity scene, Lunchbox Theatre will host Forte Musical Theatre’s review-style show Naughty… but Nice! for its third year. Filled with new seasonal songs … Read the rest
