People love to see drama in all of its forms and
Calgary theatres
deliver their fair share of such entertainment.
There are so many places that will show the many facets of Calgary live theater and
movie screens
that you will never be short of a place to go.
From short one-act plays to dramatic two to three hour tragedies and laughter filled comedies, Calgary theaters have it all.
As a valued patron of the Calgary theatres you always have the choice of venues that have great shows where you can relax and enjoy yourself.
Sometimes these theaters also play host to many a famous
rock and roll performer
who will make your blood thrill to the music which flows from their stunning performances.
At Calgary theatres such as the Jack Singer concert hall in the Epcor Centre of the Performing Arts in the midst of the downtown cluster shown below.
Find them on this map.
Here they are in alphabetical order.
Alberta Ballet 403-245-4222 141 18 Avenue SW
Alberta Dance Theatre For Young People 403-225-1271 107 440 10816 MacLeod Trail SE
Alberta Theatre Projects 403-294-7475 220 9 Avenue SE
All Nations Theatre Society 403-261-5877 108B-7 Glenbrook Place SW
Calgary Fringe Festival 403-265-3378 3 Riverwood Close SE
Calgary International Children's Festival 403-294-7414 205 8 Avenue SE
Calgary
Opera Association 403-299-8888 1315 7 Street SW
Calgary Young People's Theatre 403-230-2669 204 16 Avenue NW
Carousel Murder Mysteries & Theatrical Productions 403-271-7455 263 Queensland Circle SE
Dance With France 403-243-2111 104-8408 Elbow Dr SW
Dancers' Studio West 403-398-7429 2007 10 Avenue SW
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) 403-245-3533 1514 4 St SW
Downright Canadian Theatre Company 403-813-4968
Empire Theatres Limited 403-686-8491
Co-located Calgary theatres Evergreen Theatre Society The 403-228-1384 Front Row Centre Players 403-246-8505 Ghost River Theatre 403-240-7469 Morpheus Theatre 403-246-2999 2633 Hochwald Avenue SW
Grand Theatre The 403-205-2922 608 1 Street SW
Green Fools Theatre 403-237-9010 103-1215 13 Street SE
Ground Zero Theatre 403-202-2520
Inside Out Theatre 403-282-4801
International Theatresports Institute 403-246-5496 5-1230A 17 Avenue SW
J V Theatre Productions Ltd 403-294-7490 220 9 Avenue SE (See 3 on map)
Jubilations Calgary Dinner Theatre Ltd 403-249-7799 1002 37 Street SW
Jubilee Auditorium Southern Alberta 403-297-8000 1415 14 Avenue NW
Loose Moose Theatre Company 403-269-1444
Lunchbox Theatre 403-265-4292 229-205 5 Avenue SW
Mambo Productions 403-510-8300
One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre 403-264-3224 21-225 8 Avenue SE
University Of Calgary 403-220-4900 Rozsa Centre University Theatre
Vertigo Theatre 403-263-1611 115 9 Avenue SE
Village Cantina 403-265-5739 1413 9 Ave SE
W P Puppet Theatre Society 403-228-3373
Workshop Theatre Society 403-253-2002 120 Forge Road SE
Yuk Yuk's Komedy Kabaret 403-258-2028
And if I choose to do more than watch...?
Now, as there are many Calgary theatres where
live entertainment
is being shown there's always a chance
that you or someone in your family will get bitten by the acting bug.
To cater for this event you can find some interesting acting classes to which Calgary plays host.
There are acting classes for the budding young actor in your family – you know, the eternal ham who's always hogging the limelight (a.k.a. your younger brother or sister.)
You'll also find acting classes for the up and coming young Canadian actresses in your family as well, the little divas of your family.
For yourself, you can also have loads of fun by attending some adult acting classes Calgary is home to. Here you will hold center stage and have fun
working with other people
to put on a great show.
With a little luck and talent you could become one of these
actresses or actors
who people always seem to admire. If you can't act worth a penny though, don't despair you have many different ways to make your contribution to the great Calgary theatres.
You can begin by becoming a devoted patron of the arts and seeing Calgary-produced plays. And if that's not enough you can always take in a few rock and roll performers strutting their stuff in concert, right along with it. Or even a movie.
Each of these avenues lets you give your whole heart and soul to the spirit of Calgary live theatre and the terrific performances which surround you at each and every one of these shows.
So instead of spending another boring evening at
home,
come and visit the people who make the arts of Calgary come alive. Spend an evening being entranced at different shows put on for your benefit and enjoyment.