Theatre

Recent stories about theatre


A collage of people who are part of a family-based play coming to Edmonton.
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Common Ground seeks to amplify Prairie theatre artists with Mainstage Series

Edmonton's thriving theatre scene can mask some missing opportunities for second- and third-run shows, both in Edmonton and across the Prairies, which can limit the potential for playwrights and other homegrown talent to thrive or even remain in Edmonton, said Mac Brock with with Common Ground Arts Society.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Big donations bolster Citadel building fund."
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A moment in history: May 23, 1975

On this day in 1975, Margaret Zeidler made a $100,000 donation towards a new home for the Citadel Theatre.

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An actor smiles with his arms spread wide.
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A comedy lab for clowns and street performers rises from pandemic ashes

Clowns and street performers can get feedback on their work from other comedy artists now that a lab for these artists is returning after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A drag performer dressed in Christmas attire holds presents and poses amongst Christmas decorations.
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Lilith Fair takes Roxy main stage

A multi-hyphenate drag performer is bringing a new musical to life at Theatre Network's Roxy Theatre, something they said is a step forward for the validation of their art.

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A host is surrounded by two couches full of three improvisers each on the Rapid Fire Theatre Exchange stage. In the background, a sign that reads "Play the Game!"
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Rapid Fire Theatre warms up new home with Bonfire

Now that Rapid Fire Theatre has settled into its new home in Old Strathcona, it's getting ready to welcome audiences to its first festival in the space.

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Four frolicking performers in plaid and sweaters
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Weekend agenda: Feb. 25-27, 2022

This weekend's calendar includes a couple of theatrical opening nights; various flavours of musical performance; events marking Black History Month; and a brand-new ice festival.

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David Haas, enjoying a meal at the Route 99 Café, smiles to the camera
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Retired lawyer turned playwright wins screenplay competition

A program to turn an emerging screenwriter's work into a short film has awarded its top prize to David Haas, a retired lawyer who owes his writing career to anger in the courtroom and a penchant for winning competitions.

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A newspaper ad for The Cambridge Debate at the Pantages Theatre
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A moment in history: Nov. 25, 1926

On this day 95 years ago, a debate was advertised for the Pantages Theatre, site of many entertaining spectacles until the storied building's demise in the 1970s.

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Weekend agenda

A look at what's coming up this weekend in Edmonton.

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