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iPhoto caption: The cast of 'Come From Away.' Photo by Harder Lee.
Theatre Calgary’s new staging of Come From Away aims for the heart
“It really boils down to: ‘What are the words we're saying and how are we carrying ourselves in space?’" reflected director-choreographer Jesse Robb.
iPhoto caption: Lunchbox Theatre's new home. Photo by Hugh Short.
Calgary’s Lunchbox Theatre announces 2026-27 season — and a new home
After nearly two decades at the base of the Calgary Tower, North America’s longest-running lunchtime theatre will now reside in an arts and culture hub called cSPACE Marda Loop.
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.”
iPhoto caption: Members of the cast of 'Appropriate.' Photo by Colin Munch.
Q&A: How a new Calgary performance venue aims to energize the city’s indie theatre scene
"Smaller venues that create independent theatre rather than the institutional spaces — I think that’s something that really enriches the city," says co-artistic director Jakob Schäefer.