Created by Rebecca Northan and Bruce Horak with Ellis Lalonde Directed by Rebecca Northan A Spontaneous Theatre Creation “…a blast of pure creative genius. Unpredictable, unrestrained and uninhibited…it is gloriously theatrical.” – Calgary Herald When three goblins come across a copy of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, they decide to take over the stage, choosing the bloodiest play they can find: Macbeth. Blending comedy, fantasy and tragedy in an unpredictably interactive and exciting theatrical experience, the goblins present a uniquely fresh take on a Shakespearean classic. From the company that brought you Blind Date, this Spontaneous Theatre production debuted in 2022 to instant success and multiple sold-out runs across the country. October 21 – November 7, 2026
By Zorana Sadiq Directed by Mitchell Cushman A Crow’s Theatre production “An alluring new play about family, nourishment and the seductive whirlpool of online fame.” – Globe & Mail Bette is a popular cooking show host whose young-mom persona is about to expire – both on TV and in real life. With her climate activist son spending more and more time in the deep space of the internet, and her show failing, they hatch a plan for him to make a much-anticipated reappearance to boost ratings. What could possibly go wrong when family dysfunction goes live on air? A play about finding your way in the kitchen of life, Comfort Food mixes dynamic camera angles, cooking demos and online fame before a live studio audience. November 18 – December 5, 2026
By William Goldman Based on the novel by Stephen King Directed by Ardith Boxall “A funhouse ride of horror and humour” – Calgary Herald When famous author Paul Sheldon regains consciousness following a car wreck, he’s bedridden in an isolated home. By a stroke of luck, the woman who saved him is both a nurse and his “number one fan”. But soon, Annie’s mild-mannered veneer wears thin, and Paul realizes his fate is tied to a woman who is obsessively plotting to keep him to herself. As only he can do, Stephen King builds chilling tension as Annie’s escalating demands threaten to send Paul hurtling toward an unhappy ending. The 1990 film version of Misery introduced a generation to Annie Wilkes. Today, she returns to a society just as obsessed with our heroes. Turns out, misery does love company. January 27 – February 13, 2027 Misery is also Royal MTC's 2027 Regional Tour.
Based on the novel by André Alexis Stage adaptation by Marie Farsi Directed by Haysam Kadri In partnership with Alberta Theatre Projects “A must-see, even for cat people” – Toronto Star Over drinks at a local watering hole, Greek gods Apollo and Hermes wager that any animal would die unhappy if granted human intelligence. For their experiment, they choose man’s best friend – fifteen of them. After “the change”, the dogs marvel at their gift of language and revel in their newfound mindfulness. But curiosity turns to unrest when clashes over status, freedom and conformity threaten the pack. As the gods meddle from above, the dogs wrestle with the complications of their new world order, often with devastating, and sometimes hilarious consequences. Will they roll over and accept their fate or stay true to their natural instincts? Sit, stay and treat yourself to this modern-day fable, based on André Alexis’s global bestselling novel and helmed by the director of Life of Pi. March 3 – 20, 2027