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Little Elves

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Blending folk-inspired music, striking puppetry, and dark humour, Little Elves transforms a familiar legend into an unforgettable tale of resilience.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Electric Revue: Live Band Burlesque & Stories from the Stage

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The Electric Revue brings Edmonton’s burlesque and music communities together for a one-night-only celebration of the city’s after-dark history!

DEADLINE: November 19, 2026 - 6:00 pm

SkirtsAfire Festival LET IT LUZ - A Fundraiser in Celebration of our Mainstage Play

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Get ready to dance the night away at SkirtsAfire’s Let it Luz fundraiser on Saturday, November 21 at Artshub Ortona (9722-102 Street) in Edmonton.

DEADLINE: November 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm

Employment Opportunity: Program and Operations Coordinator (Alberta Playwrights Network)

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Alberta Playwrights’ Network (APN) is seeking a creative, organized, and community-minded Program and Operations Coordinator.

DEADLINE: November 18, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Brightest Most Shiniest Star You Ever Did See: A Christmas Pageant by Conrad Belau; A Verb Theatre Production

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The Brightest Most Shiniest Star You Ever Did See is a joyful, drag adjacent holiday comedy that celebrates the brightest people in our lives. 

DEADLINE: December 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

A Christmas Carol (Citadel Theatre)

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Playing November 21 to December 24, 2026 at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.

DEADLINE: December 24, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Canada’s Ukrainian Nutcracker presented by Shumka

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A holiday experience audiences will return to again and again. Nothing short of a revelation, Shumka’s presentation is a holiday jewel!

DEADLINE: December 20, 2026 - 2:00 pm

Theatre for Young Audience Symposium

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Join Theatre Prospero for an afternoon of discussion about Theatre for Young Audiences!

DEADLINE: November 6, 2026 - 12:30 pm

Career Opportunity: Executive Director, Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society

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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Jubilee Society.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Pumphouse Theatre Presents: The Common Ground Festival

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The Common Ground Festival returns with ten brand new Tales of the Stage at Pumphouse Theatre November 11th – 14th! These up and coming artists are bringing tales of Drama, Comedy, Music, Improv, Dance & more!

DEADLINE: November 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm