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SkirtsAfire Festival 2025
The annual SkirtsAfire Festival is back from March 6-16, 2025! Be entertained and inspired by theatre, music, dance, comedy, visual art, workshops and more. Taking place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona and the French Quarter, there’s lots to see and do at SkirtsAfire, take it all in! Plus, explore Whyte Avenue...
The Trial
The Trial is an improvised legal showdown where quick-witted comedians become the judge, jury, and the larger-than-life defendants and prosecutors. Will justice be served, or will chaos reign in the courtroom? Will a cast of unqualified comedians know anything about legal proceedings? Find out as the case unravels in real-time, packed with laughter, surprises, and...
Shadow Theatre Presents: After Mourning, Before Van Gogh
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 –...
The Trial – Closing Night Party
You are hereby summoned to the closing night party for The Trial, our hilarious and unpredictable improvised court case show. After a run full of laughable legal drama and questionable witnesses, it’s time to throw the gavel down in celebration. Join us for this law-themed late-night performance party, because no one can get down like...