Theatre

Fluid Fest 2025 Call for Submissions by Alberta Artists

Deadline for submissions April 9, 2025

Applicants will be notified of results by May 1, 2025

Submit your application HERE. Website HERE. Details below.

In 1891, Johanna Bonger, widow of Vincent van Gogh’s brother Theo, finds herself in possession of all of Vincent’s artwork–over 600 pieces. Though she is told to rid herself of the “worthless art”, she refuses, and passionately takes on the mission to bring Vincent’s work to the forefront of the art world. After Mourning – Before van Gogh follows Johanna on her tireless 35- year journey to give the work of van Gogh the attention it deserves. 

Varscona Theatre
March 19 - April 6

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for one (1) full-time Camp Coordinator position for our annual Summer Drama Day Camp. 

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for four (4) full-time Camp Leader positions for our annual Summer Drama Day Camp. 

Award-winning play Boom Baby features Iona, a Nova Scotian who ventures west to work in the oilpatch. Her fragile independence is upended when she unexpectedly finds herself pregnant. She is unsettled by the pregnancy and feels all her options involve serious complications, including offering the child for adoption to an infertile couple who work in management. Can you buy a baby? The intersection of different class cultures in the energy industry meet in this potent, funny and thought-provoking play. Get your tickets.

ADFA and Pumphouse Theatre: Calgary Region One Act Play Festival 2025: Call for Volunteers!

The Pumphouse Theatre is looking for volunteer ushers for each night of the upcoming Calgary Region One Act Play Festival happening April 3rd – 5th, 2025. Volunteers get to see the shows for free!

The Calgary One-Act Play Festival is celebrating 40 years at the Pumphouse Theatre!

The Pumphouse Theatre and Alberta Drama Festival Association are back again for the 40th Annual Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival. Over three nights, from April 3 to April 5, we are thrilled to be presenting nine one-act plays from a diverse array of local artists. From drama to comedy, new work to classics, the One Act Play Festival offers something for everyone.

SHOWTIME!

AN IMPROV INTENSIVE WITH LEE BOYES

Improv is fun! Finding your voice and spontaneously creating with others, can be a wonderful experience. However; we often get so wrapped up in our experience, that we may forget that of the audience.

Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life, created by Keith Alessi, and directed by Edmontonian Erika Conway, tells the inspiring story of how a life-threatening cancer diagnosis led Keith to leave the corporate world and embrace his passion for the banjo. 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The ‘70s Musical at The Citadel Theatre
Adapted by Daryl Cloran and Kayvon Khoshkam
Directed by Daryl Cloran

In an enchanted forest, mischievous fairies and four lovers collide amidst mistaken identities and tangled romances. Transporting A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM into the colorful 1970s world of soul music and rock ballads, blending Shakespeare with the era’s magic of love, freedom, and self-expression. With a soundtrack of iconic '70s music, this vibrant adaptation explores love and transformation in a time of exploration and groovy vibes.