Theatre

Life of Pi brings Yann Martel’s acclaimed novel to life in a visually stunning and emotionally captivating theatrical experience. The story follows Pi Patel, a young Indian boy who survives a shipwreck and is left stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with only a Royal Bengal tiger named Richard Parker for company. As Pi struggles to survive in the vast, unforgiving ocean, he confronts the limits of his faith, his resilience, and his understanding of the world.

NOW HIRING: MARKET DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER  

Are you a research-savvy relationship builder with an interest in the business of performing arts touring? Keen to play a role in bringing Edmonton-made theatre to the world? This position may be for you!  

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Catalyst Theatre is seeking a motivated and relationship-oriented individual for a new contract position: Market Development & Partnerships Manager.  

Job Title: Outreach and Marketing Coordinator

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025

Targeted Start Date: August 1, 2025

Term: Permanent Part-Time Employment

Compensation: $20-$24 per hour, for 15-20 hours average per week

View the full job call on our website.

This year's upcoming events include...

May 1 – 16, 2026
April 30 (Preview)
Studio Theatre Inside Fringe Theatre Adventures
10330 – 84 Ave

A throwback to the large-scale experimental work of NLT in the 90s, this piece addresses loneliness, grief, and mental and emotional health, depending on what an individual audience member perceives in the performance, and projects on the performer as she completes the tasks onstage, oblivious to their presence.

November 28 – December 13, 2025
November 27 (Preview)
Studio Theatre Inside Fringe Theatre Adventures
10330 – 84 Ave

World premiere of a comedy about a mismatched pair- two women, seemingly different in every way- who find comfort in an unexpected friendship that develops as they work toward a local amateur dance competition.

Written by Trevor Schmidt 
Featuring Jenny McKillop as Patty 

September 26 – October 11, 2025
September 25 (Preview)
Studio Theatre Inside Fringe Theatre Adventures
10330 – 84 Ave

The welcome return of a wonderful comedy/drama that deftly opens up a timely and relevant conversation about parents dealing with the pressures of a changing world as they try to protect, empower and advocate for the rights of their children in our ever-changing social landscape. A multiple award-winning show and an NLT timeless classic.

Featuring: Patricia Zentilli in her NLT debut as Trisha Lee

Music, nature, and summer skies — Opera al Fresco returns to open our season with an enchanting outdoor concert at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden on August 27.

Set across two stunning locations — the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the Aga Khan Garden — this evening invites you to stroll through breathtaking landscapes while opera’s most beloved classics fill the air. This relaxed, open-air event is the perfect way to savour a summer evening in Edmonton.

Get ready for a high-energy, heartwarming journey of self-discovery, determination, and breaking expectations. Based on the hit blockbuster, this feel-good musical follows Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen who surprises everyone by enrolling at Harvard Law to win back her ex. Along the way, Elle defies stereotypes, discovers her inner strength, and proves that staying true to yourself is the ultimate path to success.