Alberta theatre projects

Alberta Theatre Projects. Each of the four plays this season promise to entertain, ignite the imagination, and deepen our understanding of the human experience. As we celebrate five decades of artistic excellence and community engagement, we invite audiences to join us for a captivating journey through the intricacies of human relationships, showcased through a diverse lineup of entertaining and thought-provoking plays.

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Old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised ever higher. In fact, Sharky may be playing for his very soul. Canadian star Paul Gross leads an incredible cast in this gripping dark comedy by Tony-nominated playwright, Conor McPherson.

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The Seafarer celebrates the bonds of camaraderie, the possibility of redemption, and the enduring hope found in second chances. But as he grows and begins to cost his owners a fortune in feed, it will take help from all his new farmyard friends to save his life again, including the miraculous talents of a very special grey spider.

Through the endearing characters of Wilbur and Charlotte, this cherished story illustrates the enduring power of friendship and promises to capture the hearts of audiences again and again. It also brings together two unlikely friends in a bond forged by fandom. Both wonderfully funny and remarkably moving, King James dives into the heart of basketball fandom and highlights the profound connections that sports can cultivate.

Grandma Mavis stages her own funeral in order to reunite her estranged family… just in time for an ice storm to trap them all in a funeral home. Can this eccentric clan of liars navigate the rocky road to reconciliation? Featuring five actors playing nine characters, Liars at a Funeral is an uproarious comedy and a laugh-out-loud romp through the absurdities of family dynamics and the lengths we go to for love and connection.

The Shows.