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Tracey Nepinak and Teneil Whiskeyjack in 'Strife.' iPhoto caption: Tracey Nepinak and Teneil Whiskeyjack in 'Strife.' Photo by Jae Yang.

REVIEW: Punctuate! Theatre’s Strife opens up perspectives on grief, activism, and the oil industry

Playwright Matthew MacKenzie and director Yvette Nolan have crafted a drama in which every character is worth hearing. What follows is my attempt to listen — perspective by perspective.

By Liam Donovan / Apr 15, 2026
iPhoto caption: (L to R) Ron Pederson (Nils) and Alexandra Lainfiesta (Nora) in 'A Doll's House.' Photo by HarderLee.

Anita Rochon, director of A Doll’s House at Theatre Calgary, knows a good play has your back

“[I know] the rhythms and aspects of humanity that she’s interested in exploring,” Rochon said. “I’m always attracted to the complex, troubled, imperfect human. Ibsen and Herzog invite in complexity.”

By Nathaniel Hanula-James / Apr 14, 2026
iPhoto caption: Lindsey Middleton and Blessing Adedijo in 'The Moors.' Photo by Juniper Simpson Serrano.

REVIEW: Riot King’s The Moors reaches Gothic heights that more than withstand the wuthering

Playing at The Theatre Centre, The Moors is a deliciously feral, fierce, and funny love letter that Riot King brings to life with exquisite theatrical penmanship. 

By jonnie lombard / Apr 14, 2026