Theatre Calgary announces 2025–26 season
iPhoto caption: Farren Timoteo in Made in Italy. Photo by Trudie Lee.
The 2025-26 season at Theatre Calgary features six productions, including a world premiere musical, a contemporary Canadian classic, and the return of a sold-out comedy.
“Our 2025-26 season is rife with magic, laughs, mystery, drama, and music,” wrote artistic director Stafford Arima in a press release sent out this afternoon. “We’ve carefully curated a lineup that will appeal to the widest range of Calgary audiences, featuring both fresh and familiar stories.”
The full season lineup is listed below. For more information, visit the company’s website, where subscriptions are now available.
Made in Italy
Written by Farren Timoteo
Directed by Daryl Cloran
August 26 – September 21, 2025
Martha Cohen Theatre
Farren Timoteo returns to Theatre Calgary with his one-performer comedy about family, tradition, and food. Featuring over 25 characters, Made in Italy is a heartfelt exploration of growing up in an Italian family in Alberta.
Dial M for Murder
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the story by Frederick Knott
Directed by Jillian Keiley
September 30 – October 26, 2025
Max Bell Theatre
A Hitchcock-inspired thriller about love, betrayal, and deadly consequences. When Tony suspects his wife may be cheating on him, a shocking chain of events unfolds. Produced in partnership with Arts Club Theatre Company.
A Christmas Carol
Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Geoffrey Simon Brown
Directed by Stafford Arima
Associate directed by Jane MacFarlane
November 28 – December 31, 2025
Max Bell Theatre
The holiday favourite returns with Doug McKeag as Scrooge, stunning sets, and heartwarming performances. Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who take him on a journey through his life to confront his greed and cold-heartedness. Facing visions of his lonely future, Scrooge must decide whether to change his ways before it’s too late.
The Tale of the Gifted Prince (World premiere)
Book and lyrics by Lezlie Wade, music by Daniel Green
Based on The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen by Lloyd Alexander
Directed and choreographed by Darren Lee
February 14 – March 15, 2026
Max Bell Theatre
In this new musical, Prince Ren embarks on a perilous quest to save his father’s throne. Armed with five humble gifts and guided by a shaman, he faces a series of trials that reveal the true power of compassion and wisdom. Presented in partnership with Somerled Arts.
A Doll’s House (Canadian premiere)
Written by Henrik Ibsen
Adapted by Amy Herzog
Directed by Anita Rochon
April 7 – May 3, 2026
Max Bell Theatre
This adaptation of Ibsen’s groundbreaking play explores the unraveling of a seemingly perfect marriage. Nora Helmer’s decision to break free from societal expectations leads to an unexpected conclusion that continues to resonate with modern audiences. Produced in partnership with Arts Club Theatre Company.
Come From Away
Book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed and choreographed by Jesse Robb
May 26 – June 21, 2026
Max Bell Theatre
Based on true events following 9/11, the beloved Canadian musical tells the story of 7,000 stranded passengers whose flights were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. The townspeople opened their homes and hearts to the travelers, forming unexpected friendships in the midst of the crisis.
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