Performance Schedule
Performances take place from June 24 until August 26 at various places around Calgary. Check back to see the most updated schedule.
Wagonstage Theatre
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.
Peter Moller
Wagonstage 2022 presents: Bee-trayal
This summer we're bringing you a new play about pollinators – those tiny but important creatures who are critical to the health of our entire ecosystem. Bee-trayal features bees, wasps and hummingbirds in a hilarious and interactive performance where our creatures vie for the top spot as Pollinator Extraordinaire (hint: moral of the story, they’re all really good at what they do – we need everyone to create a healthy and sustainable world). Each show will conclude with a call to action for our audience members to bee-come a citizen scientist and contribute your findings to the Calgary Pollinator Count.
Written by award-winning playwright and School of Creative and Performing arts Drama professor Clem Martini.
All performances are free. Suitable for ages 3 - 100!
Friday, August 26, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. - South Glenmore Park - CANCELLED
Stay tuned for more upcoming performances!
Performances are weather permitting —check our Facebook page for any cancellations.
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.
- Please bring into the event space only the necessities. (For example small purse/bag, keys, water bottle, etc.). There will be no coat check or storage available at the event so anything you bring in must be kept with you.
- 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 Biological Sciences, One Health at UCalgary, University of Calgary Office of Sustainability, Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry, Parks Foundation Calgary, Bee City Canada, Movieposters.com, and Springboard Performances.
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. For more information about the Department of Biological Sciences, visit science.ucalgary.ca/biological-sciences
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. For more information about One Health: research.ucalgary.ca/one-health
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. For more information about Sustainability at UCalgary: ucalgary.ca/sustainability
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. For more information about CAMP: maskandpuppet.com
Parks Foundation Calgary
Parks Foundation Calgary creates parks though partnerships, connecting donors and partners with relevant and innovative park and sport projects. Under Parks Foundation's guidance and care, a variety of park, school and sport projects are always under development. Their programs focus on helping communities and groups achieve their goals, by promoting stewardship of new and valued community spaces and creating a healthy outcome for all. For more information about Parks Foundation Canada: parksfdn.com
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. For more information about Bee City Canada: beecitycanada.org
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. For more information about Movieposters.com: movieposters.com
containR by Springboard Performance
containR by Springboard Performance is an Art Park made of retrofit shipping containers. Connecting communities through art and creative ideas, containR is distinctly Calgary, a vibrant meeting place and an experiment in cultural placemaking. Springboard Performance is a Calgary-based non-profit organization devoted to connecting artists, audiences and community to the body and mind through physical contemporary creation and public space activation. For more about containR: springboardperformance.com
Wagonstage crowdfunding campaign
Wagonstage is thrilled to announce the launch of its crowdfunding campaign to help build the Wagonstage Children's Theatre Endowment fund.
Help us build the endowment fund
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Wagonstage Children's Theatre by helping us raise $50K (or more!) to support the next 50 years and beyond.
$50 for 50 more years campaign aims to raise $50,000.
UCrowdfund is the university’s crowdfunding platform for projects initiated by UCalgary faculty, researchers, students and alumni.
When you support a UCrowdfund campaign, 100 per cent of your gift goes to the project and you receive a tax receipt for your full donation.
