Edmonton’s on-the-fringe theatre

In the energetic heart of Old Strathcona, local artists take you on a journey unlike any other. From renowned talent and diverse programming, to thought-provoking performances and unconventional entertainment, the Varscona Theatre offers a fascinating escape from the expected. It’s Edmonton theatre like you’ve never seen it before.

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Rebuilt and renewed

The Varscona’s new venue is now open. The renovations retain all the intimacy our audiences love, while heightening the performance experience.

Our theatre companies

We’re artist-run, meaning our seven Edmonton theatre companies both operate and perform in our space. Actors, playwrights and directors share the stage in an unprecedented cooperative spirit.

Upcoming riveting & original performances

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Mar 27, 2018

Going to St. Ives

Mar 27, 2018

In the pleasant living room of a beautiful country home in the quiet village of St. Ives, England, two brilliant women exchange pleasantries over cups of tea and scones. However, we soon realize that this is no ordinary meeting. Patricia Darbasie and Belinda Cornish star in this thrilling confrontation!

April 5 - 14, 2018

Produced by the Varscona Theatre Ensemble

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Mar 27, 2018

Mar 26, 2018

Shadow Theatre presents Fly Me to the Moon

Mar 26, 2018

Comedy with a twist

Frances and Loretta are home care workers in Belfast. But when one of their patients Davy dies unexpectedly the two cash strapped ladies are faced with an awful choice, cash in his pension and keep the news of his death a secret for a little while or call the police? Their attempt to beat the system throws them headlong into an excruciating – yet hilarious – wild ride.

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Mar 26, 2018

Mar 23, 2018

The Second Annual Varscona Theatre Gala!

Mar 23, 2018

The second anniversary of the Varscona Theatre’s re-opening is fast approaching, and things just keep getting better and better.

Join us Sunday June 10th @ 2:00

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Mar 23, 2018

Aug 27, 2017

The Varscona Theatre Ensemble

Aug 27, 2017

The Varscona Theatre Ensemble marks the coming together of three small theatre companies lead by long time Teatro and Varscona favourites: Julien Arnold, Belinda Cornish, and Kate Ryan, collaborating with producer Jeff Haslam.

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Aug 27, 2017

Aug 23, 2017

DIE-NASTY, THE LIVE IMPROVISED SOAP OPERA presents: Dynasty

Aug 23, 2017

Die-Nasty, the Live Improvised Soap Opera Returns... with DYNASTY!

It’s a sizzling season of shoulder pads and chandeliers, eyebrows and power towers! The year is 1983. The cell phones come in brief cases. And all the power and energy in the world courses wildly between the freshly gleaming towers of downtown… CALGARY! YES! CALGARY! World class city! Join the whole Die-Nasty family for a thrilling, radical, righteous, tubular season of diamonds, oil, Olympiads, cat-fights, bedrooms and boardroom …but mostly GREED, SEDUCTION, BETRAYAL… AND REVENGE!

Monday nights at 7:30pm October 23 to May 28, no shows December 25 or January 1.

Tickets $18 or $13 with pass ($40) AT THE DOOR ONLY!

Aug 23, 2017