Coming to a park near you!

June - August 2023

Join emerging artists from the School of Creative and Performing Arts who write, design, direct, and present this popular summer performances at various locations throughout the city. All performances are free.

Wagonstage Theatre - The UCalgary School of Creative and Performing Arts

About Wagonstage

Each year, for half a century, the University of Calgary has engaged young artists in work integrated learning through Wagonstage, a touring theatre ensemble. Emerging artists from the School of Creative and Performing Arts write, design, direct, and present these popular summer performances at various locations throughout the city.

With the goal of creating and sustaining a vibrant community for all Calgarians, UCalgary Wagonstage Theatre has performed and uplifted families through both good times and bad times. Children of all ages and their families are welcome to enjoy a performance that will make them giggle and wiggle


The Little Forest by Clem Martini

Peter Moller

The Little Forest by Clem Martini

Once upon a time, a child wanted to build a forest…

This summer we're bringing you a new play about regenerative cities!

In "The Little Forest" by Clem Martini, four siblings in a treeless neighborhood embark on a mission to bring nature back to life. Join them on their journey of planting dreams, overcoming obstacles, and working together to transform the world.


 

Performance Schedule

Performances take place from June until August at various places around Calgary. Performances are weather permitting — check our Facebook page for any cancellations.


All performances are free. Suitable for ages 3 - 100!

JUNE
Saturday, June 24
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (2405 9 Avenue SE)

JULY
Saturday, July 8
10 a.m. & 11 a.m. - Harmony Park (115 4 Avenue SW)

Friday, July 14
10 a.m. & 11 a.m. - Harmony Park (115 4 Avenue SW)

Tuesday, July 18
6 p.m. - Riley Park (800 12 Street NW)

Friday, July 21
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. - Victory Park (2316 7 Street NE)

Saturday, July 22
10 a.m. & 11 a.m. - Central Memorial Park (1221 2 Street SW)

Thursday, July 27
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. - Victoria Park (2316 7 Street NE)

Friday, July 28
6 p.m. & 7 p.m. - Riley Park (800 12 Street NW)

Saturday, July 29
10 a.m. & 11 a.m. - Haultain Park (225 13 Ave SW)

AUGUST
Thursday, August 3
10 a.m. & 11 a.m. - Harmony Park (115 4 Ave SW)

Thursday, August 10
10 a.m. & 11 a.m. - Harmony Park (115 4 Ave SW)

Friday, August 11
6 p.m. - The Marlborough Tiny Forest (West side of Bob Edwards Junior High School, 4424 Marlborough Drive NE)

Thursday, August 17
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. - Bowness Park (8900 48 Avenue NW)

Friday, August 18
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. - Bowness Park (8900 48 Avenue NW)

Monday, August 21
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. - South Glenmore Park by the splash pad (24 Street SW)

Tuesday, August 22
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. - South Glenmore Park by the splash pad (24 Street SW)

Wednesday, August 23
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. - South Glenmore Park by the splash pad (24 Street SW)

Thursday, August 24
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. - South Glenmore Park by the splash pad (24 Street SW)

Friday, August 25
11 a.m. & 12 p.m. - South Glenmore Park by the splash pad (24 Street SW)

Outdoor Performance


All performances take place outdoors

  • We encourage you to bring your own chair, pillow or blanket, and to wear sunscreen and weather appropriate clothing.
  • Performances are weather permitting —check our Facebook page for any cancellations.

About our partners

This summer, we are proud to partner with University of Calgary Faculty of Arts, University of Calgary Biological Sciences, University of Calgary Office of Indigenous Engagement, University of Calgary Office of Sustainability, One Health at UCalgary, Bee City Canada, Calgary Downtown Association, Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry, City of Calgary, Movieposters.com, and Rozsa Foundation.

 


University of Calgary Department of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary is a community of scholars who share a commitment to insightful, innovative and integrative research in diverse areas of life sciences, from biomolecules to the biosphere, and to the development of future leaders in the basic and applied biological sciences through excellence in our undergraduate and graduate programs. science.ucalgary.ca/biological-sciences

University of Calgary Office of Indigenous Engagement

The Office of Indigenous Engagement and ii' taa'poh'to'p guide UCalgary on its path of transformation, and communicate its commitment and responsibility for truth and reconciliation. ucalgary.ca/indigenous

University of Calgary Office of Sustainability

The University of Calgary ensures that sustainability continues to be a priority by taking a holistic approach to address some of the most complex challenges both locally and globally, with the Office of Sustainability acting as the main hub for bridging partnerships and amplifying this work. The university’s scope of sustainability stretches beyond environmental factors to include Indigenous perspectives, health and well-being, equity and diversity, and much more. UCalgary is strongly committed to mobilizing action towards a sustainable future through its academic and social engagement programs, administrative and operational practices, and by actively supporting community and industry partners. ucalgary.ca/sustainability

One Health at UCalgary

Complex challenges such as climate change, emerging diseases, and antimicrobial resistance are testing the resilience of communities around the world. The One Health approach recognizes that these challenges exist within interconnected human, animal, and environmental systems, and just as the challenges are interconnected, so are the solutions. One Health at UCalgary is committed to bringing together transdisciplinary researchers, community members, and decisionmakers to understand the science and to solve complex problems for the benefit of all. research.ucalgary.ca/one-health

Bee City Canada

Bee City Canada’s mission is to inspire cities, towns, First Nations, schools, businesses and other organizations to take action to protect pollinators. Bee City Canada offers programs which recognize communities and organizations that are taking steps or are committed to future initiatives to help pollinators. beecitycanada.org

Calgary Downtown Association

The Calgary Downtown Association is a non-profit Business Improvement Area (BIA) representing over 2,500 businesses in a 120 block area. The association advocates an area with over 50 million square feet of office, hotel, retail, restaurant, entertainment, attractions, cultural and government buildings. downtowncalgary.com

Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry

The Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry (CAMP) is an organization that is bound to the advancement of education, new-creation and performance of mask and puppetry related art. CAMP fosters the emerging and next generation of theatre creators whose main interest is in the innovation of this craft, and also to provide mentorship to professional artists of all medias who wish to expand their practice of artistic expression. maskandpuppet.com

City of Calgary

The City of Calgary Arts & Culture Microgrant Program supports local non-profits to activate culturally vibrant neighbourhoods and districts through a variety of arts and culture initiatives. calgary.ca/arts-culture/microgrant.html

Movieposters.com

Based in Toronto since 1993, Movieposters.com is world's premier source for original movie posters with thousands of titles from the early 40's to today's hottest movies. Movieposters.com is third generation family business who proudly support the Wagsonstage Theatre and other charitable causes across Canada. movieposters.com

Rozsa Foundation

Founded in 1990, the Rozsa Foundation is a philanthropic organization known for effective support and advocacy for the Arts in Alberta. The Foundation builds on the legacy of Drs. Ted and Lola Rozsa, who were acknowledged champions of the Arts through their support of not-for-profit arts organizations active in the City of Calgary. rozsafoundation.com

West Coast Seeds

For over 35 years, West Coast Seeds has maintained a reputation as a leading supplier in organic farming. West Coast Seeds also hopes to build beautiful garden spaces that give people a place to learn, socialize, and grow by working with non-profit organizations, charities, community-based education groups and schools. westcoastseeds.com