Lunchbox Theatre

Lunchbox Theatre As the only dedicated lunchtime theatre in North America, we offer 60 minute shows Tuesday to Sunday.

The secret’s out! We’re moving to cSPACE Marda Loop for our 52nd Season, which features the following shows:RIBSTONEWrit...
05/28/2026

The secret’s out! We’re moving to cSPACE Marda Loop for our 52nd Season, which features the following shows:

RIBSTONE
Written and performed by Christopher Hunt
October 7 - 17, 2026

A Christmas Carol Radio Play Live
Adapted and directed by Bronwyn Steinberg
December 1 - 24, 2026

Inner Elder
Written and performed by Michelle Thrush
January 20 - 30, 2027

Oh Mother!
Written and performed by Rebbekah Ogden
March 2 - 6, 2027

Marv & Ev
Written by Jason Long
April 27 - May 15, 2027

Join us at cSPACE Marda Loop for all the laughs, adventures, classics, and fun of our 52nd Season. Here’s what cSPACE means for you:

+ A state-of-the-art new theatre, built as an addition to the historic King Edward school.
+ A bustling shared arts and culture hub, with onsite coffee shop.
+Free on-street parking.
+ Accessible entry, with parking and theatre doors on the same level.
+ The same great theatre you love, now with a neighbourhood vibe!
Find out more here

The Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work 2026 kicks of on Friday, June 12 at 2:30pm with two workshops of currently i...
05/21/2026

The Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work 2026 kicks of on Friday, June 12 at 2:30pm with two workshops of currently in-development plays from local Indigenous artists. Join us at the Central Branch of the Calgary Public Library for:

The Fantastical Found Fairly Factual
by Deedra Salange Ladouceur

In a world...There is a documentary, follow us in witnessing the behind the scenes journey of one graduate student in the making of their first grant-funded documentary in The Fantastical Found Fairly Factual.

Within Silence
by Janine Owlchild

Within Silence is an atmospheric one-act play in which two young men take shelter in an abandoned residential school and encounter the lingering presence of those who never left, uncovering a story shaped by what was taken and what remains.

See all the details here: https://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/stage-one-2026

Playwrights:
Sarah Buffalo
Deedra Salange Ladouceur
Janine Owlchild
Garret Smith
Jared Tailfeathers with Frankenfilms
Wendy Walker

Elder:
Adrian Wolfleg

Dramaturg & Co-facilitator:
Marshall Vielle

Participating artists:
Jonelle Belcourt
Geordie Cowan
Nikko Hunt
Maria One Spot
Nakota Starr Tobias
Naima Youngpine

*UPDATED WITH SHOW SCHEDULE*Get ready for the Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work, taking place throughout the month...
05/17/2026

*UPDATED WITH SHOW SCHEDULE*
Get ready for the Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work, taking place throughout the month of June and featuring work from local Indigenous artists!

Free readings at the Central Branch of the Calgary Public Library:
Friday, June 12: 2:30-6pm
Friday, June 19: 2:30-6pm
Friday, June 26: 2:30-6pm

More info: https://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/stage-one-2026

Playwrights:
Sarah Buffalo
Deedra Salange Ladouceur
Janine Owlchild
Garret Smith
Jared Tailfeathers with Frankenfilms
Wendy Walker

Elder:
Adrian Wolfleg

Dramaturg & Co-facilitator:
Marshall Vielle

Participating artists:
Jonelle Belcourt
Geordie Cowan
Nikko Hunt
Maria One Spot
Nakota Starr Tobias
Naima Youngpine

We're hiring a Data Entry Supervisor! This temporary (8 week) position will start on July 6 and will play a major role i...
05/01/2026

We're hiring a Data Entry Supervisor! This temporary (8 week) position will start on July 6 and will play a major role in collecting, organizing and digitizing stories, photographs and recipes that reflect the rich history of Lunchbox Theatre.

Application deadline: May 15, 2026.

See all the details and apply here: https://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/working-at-lunchbox

Now playing in the Vertigo Studio Theatre: The Starling Effect, featuring our very own Artistic Director, Bronwyn Steinb...
04/29/2026

Now playing in the Vertigo Studio Theatre: The Starling Effect, featuring our very own Artistic Director, Bronwyn Steinberg!

A q***r thriller, live on stage. You won’t want to miss this original, fast paced new play.

On stage April 28th-May 9th.

Get your tickets through Verb Theatre here: https://www.verbtheatre.com/the-starling-effect

Poster featuring:
Lara Schmitz
Bronwyn Steinberg
Caleigh Crow
Laura Parken

Audition Notice: we've just new audition opportunities for our 2026-27 Season! We will be accepting submissions for 5 ro...
04/27/2026

Audition Notice: we've just new audition opportunities for our 2026-27 Season! We will be accepting submissions for 5 roles across two shows.

Please send in your applications here: https://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/working-at-lunchbox

Deadlines are May 15 and May 22, 2026.

Meet the playwrights that are on a mission to create the next hit Lunchbox holiday play! From now until November, 2026, ...
04/24/2026

Meet the playwrights that are on a mission to create the next hit Lunchbox holiday play! From now until November, 2026, these 8 intrepid creators will be hard at work, crafting and honing new one-act holiday shows for you to enjoy.

For their bios and more info: https://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/emerging-artists

Meet:

Andrew Wreggitt & Rebecca Shaw

Bronwyn Steinberg

Cayley Wreggitt

Conrad Belau

Kodie Rollan

Krista Marushy

Megan Baldrey

WOW! This year's Silent Auction Fundraiser raised $20,001, absolutely demolishing last year's record of just over 18 tho...
04/22/2026

WOW! This year's Silent Auction Fundraiser raised $20,001, absolutely demolishing last year's record of just over 18 thousand!

We are SO thankful to everyone who donated and bid. Swipe to the right to see the individuals with the highest bid and the most bids.

Finally, thank you to our Fund Development Committee who put together an amazing collection of items for this year's Silent Auction Fundraiser!

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410 131 9 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2P1K1

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