Coming to a park near you!

June - August 2024

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 University of Calgary, School of Creative and Performing Arts, Wagonstage Theatre presents "The Underlings" by Clem Martini

Follow our tiny friends as they lead us on a journey to discover one of our most precious resources!

This summer we’re bringing you a new play about one of our most precious resources. The Underlings is a captivating 30-minute theatrical experience, blending music, drama and movement to entertain and educate children and families of all ages.

Written by award-winning playwright Clem Martini.

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 15
11 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Drive SW)

Sunday, June 16
11 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Drive SW)

Tuesday, June 18
10 a.m. - University Theatre Courtyard (230 University Court NW)

Saturday, June 22
2 p.m. & 4 p.m. - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (2425 9 Avenue SE)

Friday, June 28
3 p.m. - Forest Lawn Athletic Park near the Bob Bahan Aquatic facility (4812 14 Ave SE)

JULY
Tuesday, July 16
10 a.m. & 11 a.m. - Riley Park (800 12 Street NW)
1:30 p.m. – Telus Spark (220 St. George's Drive NE)

Friday, July 19
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. - Victory Park (2316 7 Street NE)

Saturday, July 20
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. - Central Memorial Park (1221 2 Street SW)

Monday, July 22
10:30 a.m. - Forest Lawn Athletic Park near the Bob Bahan Aquatic facility (4812 14 Ave SE)
1:30 p.m. - Dover Community Association (3133 30 Ave SE)

Tuesday, July 23
1:30 p.m. - Colonel J. Fred Scott School (171 Whitehorn Rd NE)

Thursday, July 25
2 p.m. - Pineridge Community Association (6024 Rundlehorn Dr NE)

Friday, July 26
10 a.m. - Riley Park (800 12 Street NW)

Saturday, July 27
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. - Haultain Park (225 13 Ave SW)

Sunday, July 28
3 p.m. - Lindsay Park near the MNP Centre (2225 Macleod Trail SE)

Tuesday, July 30
1:30 p.m. – Telus Spark (220 St. George's Drive NE)

AUGUST
Tuesday, August 6
1:30 p.m. – Telus Spark (220 St. George's Drive NE)

Friday, August 9
3 p.m. - Seton Regional Park (Seton Park SE)

Saturday, August 10
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. – CointainR Park (1020 2 Ave NW)

Tuesday, August 13
1:30 p.m. – Telus Spark (220 St. George's Drive NE)

Friday, August 16
10 a.m. - Bowness Park (8900 48 Avenue NW)

Monday, August 19
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. - South Glenmore Park by the splash pad (24 Street SW)

Tuesday, August 20
10 a.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 Sustainability, Calgary Arts Development, Canadian Academy of Mask and Puppetry, City of Calgary and Rozsa Foundation.

 


University of Calgary Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is the place where innovation flourishes and boundaries are transcended. arts.ucalgary.ca

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 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

Calgary Arts Development

As the city’s designated arts development authority, Calgary Arts Development (CADA) supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians. CADA invest and allocate municipal funding for the arts provided by The City of Calgary and leverage these funds to provide additional resources to the arts sector. CADA'S programs support hundreds of arts organizations, individual artists, artist collectives, and ad hoc groups in Calgary. calgaryartsdevelopment.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

The 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

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