15 Plays to See On-Stage this Month in Edmonton
Theatre is one of those often-overlooked date night ideas in Edmonton - and one that you should quickly add to your regular rotating. Every month, there are incredible shows that hit the stage at the Walterdale, Varscona, Roxy and other local theatres, by local Edmonton theatre companies.
Here are 15 Productions to See On-Stage this Month in Edmonton
Wonderful Joe
April 4-21, 2024
Joe and his dog Mister lose their home, and facing separation, head into the world for one last grand adventure together. The world seems broken, but Joe sees magic in the mundane, beauty amidst brutality, and life in the lost and lonely. He and Mister encounter Mother Nature, Santa Claus, Jesus and the Tooth Fairy, witness a troupe of homeless players in a cardboard theatre, and show a disenfranchised teen how to jump over the moon in a playground rocket ship. A seemingly simple tale of a simple man, Wonderful Joe is a love letter to imagination, hope, and the art of filling broken hearts with gold.
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Candy and the Beast
April 5 - 20, 2024
“The town of Black Falls has awakened to the realization that they have a serial killer problem. Candy Reese and her little brother Kenny set out from the trailer court to track down the killer and bring them to justice — through detective work, by Ouija board, and by secret candlelit ceremonies.”
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The Pillowman
April 11-21, 2024
The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh. A rare chance to see this stunning play by the writer of such films as ‘In Bruges’ and ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’. This black comedy is widely regarded as one of the greatest plays in the last twenty five years. Theatre Yes presents this breathtaking, brutal comedy in the basement of the historic Pendennis building.
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Basic Training
April 16-27, 2024
Written and performed by Kahlil Ashanti, Basic Training chronicles Ashanti’s time on tour as a comedian, actor, dancer, and soldier while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the elite entertainment troupe ‘Tops in Blue.’ Less than 24 hours before departing for boot camp, a life-altering event forces him home to face the childhood he was trying so hard to forget. A staggering twenty-three characters, all dexterously played by Ashanti, guide Audiences through this award-winning true story.
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The Swearing Jar
April 17-27, 2024
A young married couple decide to kick their hilariously bad swearing habit before their baby is born but that’s not their only obstacle. This heartwarming story looks at life – its challenges, secrets and absurdities – with honesty, humour and a little bit of music.
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Stage Struck: A One-Act Play Festival featuring Nine Plays
April 19-20, 2024
The Edmonton Region of the Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA) proudly presents its Stage Struck! One Act Play Festival. The 2024 festival will feature nine plays, including six new works by local playwrights, two previously produced works and a staged reading.
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Improvised Dungeons & Dragons
April 19- May 4, 2024
Watch in awe as a band of stalwart player characters (in full costume and laden with equipment and magic items) embark upon an adventure guided by the arcane hand of the Dungeon Master… and the whims of the audience. Enter the Realm of Improvised Nerdery!
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Tiny Beautiful Things
April24 - May 12, 2024
Tiny Beautiful Things is a luminous play that personifies the unfathomable questions that are at the heart of being human. Anonymous online columnist “Sugar” receives thousands of letters asking for advice, and with her own particular brand of brutal honesty and incisive empathy, helps those seeking guidance with life’s obstacles both large and small.
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