My first Theatre Sports experience was phenomenal and I can't believe the value for the money!…read moreAlso, maybe I was a bit spoiled: I attended their 30th anniversary, so alumni were present, which included celebrities like the Kokanee commercial guys and hometown-boy-done-good Nathan Fillion (if you do not know who he is, we can't be on speaking terms). Though, I feel slightly blasphemous by saying the locals did a wee bit better than Captain Malcolm during the "competition?" Makes me so proud of our local theatre scene! At any rate, soooo much fun watching improv teams compete against each other with audience suggestions. It's a relatively small theatre, so seats at the back (where my friends and I were situated) still had a great view. It's a first-come, first-served seating so if you're enthusiastic to get better seating, come early. After such a rousing evening, I have to say I've become a convert. Will definitely attend again.

I mentioned Theatre Sports in my review of the Varscona but it deserves its own attention…read more Theatre Sports at the Varscona is the best way to spend a Friday night in Edmonton, hands down. Not only does it support local talent and the arts, it really is the funniest stuff I have ever seen. What makes theatre sports different from Chimprov? Theatre Sports is a competition, Chimprov is not. Theatre Sports presents 2 comedy troops at a time (2 in the first half of the show and 2 different ones after the intermission) and they challenge each other to different tasks. They still follow basic improv rules and ask the audience for suggestions which it makes it even better because the comedy becomes interactive. They have a host for theatre sports (also the judge when needed to be) and he is hilarious! His name is Julian and I love love love him! The host sometimes changes at intermission so that Julian can partake in the actual Theatre Sports, which is always a treat. Theatre Sports goes from 11pm-1am on Friday nights at the Varscona. It only costs $10 and, believe me, you won't be wasting your money. Make sure to come a bit early though because they sell out fast! Theatre Sports is honestly one of my favorite things about this city and I want the rest of Edmonton to discover it for themselves!

The Walterdale is a community theatre that gives many an aspiring actor, set designer, or…read moreproduction assistant some valuable experience. Although the productions are run primarily by volunteers (including the actors), the productions are very professional. Ticket prices are affordable, and there are Sunday matinees. Art from local artists adorn the corridors of the lobby, which can get quite cramped before and after a show. The small snack bar offers some candy and drinks. If you like live theatre, don't overlook what's happening at the Walterdale!

Walterdale Playhouse is my home away from home. I have been involved with the theatre for the past…read more8 years - as a patron, a board member, an actor, painter, set builder, assistant stage manager, props - you name it, I've done it. I had no previous theatre experience, but the volunteers (they have one paid administrator, the rest is entirely volunteer run) scooped me up, fostered any talent I had in me and let me run with it. I am continually amazed at the professionalism in this amateur community theatre. Their most recent production, Nine, was phenomenal. The stage was incredible. The musicians were outstanding, the cast and crew were amazing. From upside down singing on a stripper pole, to dance numbers with a huge cast - this little theatre transported the audience out of their seats and into the Italian spa. The art in the lobby is indeed from local artists and is coordinated before each show to reflect the themes in the show. All are available for purchase and is a great way to integrate local artists into our community. The theatre is cozy and very intimate, but not too small that you feel claustrophobic. Ticket prices range from $12-$20, the first Thursday of every run is 2 for 1. Also the Monday before the show opens is Student night - students get in free with a valid Student ID. Amazing deal! Located next to the Strathcona Farmer's Market, the building is a converted fire hall - the first in Strathcona - and the building is a designated heritage spot at over 100 years old.

Awesome awesome AWESOME belly laughing night at a Rapid Fire Theatre's Inprovaganza tonight! The…read moreBenjamins ROCKED it with their kiss or cut scene! All us ladies had our jaws dropping to the floor when those ladies cut their hair on stage! Say what? Yeah, for real - with blunt stationary scissors! Be sure to arrive on time! Show starts sharp :-) Concessions halfway thru include twizzlers for 2 bits. I highly recommend you drink your wine or beer through a twizzler to get the full experience!

Quite honestly with improv theatre, you never quite know what type of entertainment you're really…read moregoing to get: it will be improvised meaning that it will not follow a script but beyond that, you really don't know. Over the years I've been to numerous RFT shows and events though I definitely don't attend frequently. They are currently located in the Zeidler hall in the Citadel Theatre and this venue is pretty much a perfect size for their shows. They sell drinks (including alcohol) and twizzlers/nibs which can be purchased either before the show or at intermission (depending on the type of show, this may vary). As they're located in the Citadel, you can get here easily via transit and there are many parking garages available within easy walking distances (including the attached library parkade).

It's smaller than I expected, but that makes it easy to navigate for kids. There are a few food…read moretrucks and arts and crafts stands. The performers enjoy being there. They blatantly ask for money, around $20, from you for watching. Give what you can. It's in Winston Churchill Square, which is fine during the day but not somewhere you should walk at night.

I've been here pretty much every year since I was a kid, and I've never not had a great time…read more The performers vary a fair bit in terms of talent, but if you watch a few, you're pretty much guaranteed to be impressed overall. I love that they added a fresh fruit vendor. It's great to see healthy options pop up at events like this..... though I'll admit that I didn't get any, and instead opted for green onion cakes and ice cream. Hey, it's tradition. Hopefully the next generation can form new traditions involving the fruit vendor, because I'd like to see him stick around. :)

Coming here for the Western Canada Fashion Week (WCFW), the event was a wonderful experience…read more The venue for the event was amazing. The open clean space to the beautiful runway. The fashion show went on smoothly with tons of entertainment. I love the local fashion artists and I'm excited to go on a shopping spree in the near future. Overall I love coming to Arts n Barns for events and will be back soon!

I love the versatility of this venue! I've been here to see plays during the Fringe Festival,…read morefashion shows during Western Canada Fashion Week and even an awards ceremony for John Humphreys Human Rights! It's amazing how the decor and change in seating transforms the look and overall ambience in this space! Sometimes I have to remind myself that it's the same venue! Usually I buy my tickets online and then pick up my tickets at the will call window, right before the show. Sometimes there can be long line ups prior to the shows. Tickets I've bought have ranged in price from about $10-25. Give yourself extra time in case you need to find a parking space outside, pick up your tickets, have a quick washroom break and line up early to grab some good seats. This is a fairly small and intimate venue. Seats can be quite limited depending on the particular event. Seats are usually on a first come, first serve basis. This venue has a great location in the Whyte Ave area. You have plenty of options of places to eat in this vicinity, before or after the show. There is also a small concession stand inside this venue, in case you want to grab a quick refreshment. Overall, I love this venue! If you haven't been here yet, give it a try! It's pretty awesome!

Went to the "Fake Wake" they had right before Halloween. Fun space, interesting décor, but small. I…read morecould see this filling up fast. We did not eat, but our cocktails were lovely and it was a great atmosphere. The show itself was a lot of fun and the actors were great to talk to. Definitely will go back to see what else they have to offer.

I didn't even know this place existed until we went to a fringe show here. It's a super unique…read morecomedy club with a great outdoor patio space. Their menu has such things as vegetarian and meat hot dogs, nachos etc. they also have a wonderful selection of local craft beer and local ice cream. The theatre hosts comedy, magic and improv. They also teach classes on sketch riding in Prague and comedy. Check their website for more details. I will be returning. I like the idea of going out to a comedy show and then having a beer on the patio right after.

First time to the theater, watching Little Shop of Horrors. Very elegant and beautiful waiting area…read morewith bar and friendly staff! They have a "pre-order" option for intermission. Definitely take advantage of that as the line at the bar gets quite long. The theater was very comfy and elegant as well. We parked underground at the library. Getting out was worse than hockey games. Next time I would think twice about parking there. It's definitely nice not having to walk outside side to get to your car in winter though.

Came here for a musical. My first time! Parking is not fun but we took advantage of La Ronde's free…read moreWednesday parking with food/drink purchase and went for drinks before the show. Website is super clear and was great to know how long the show was, that there is no intermission, where to park, etc.. Since we had to change our tickets we had to pickup from box office but that was very easy to find and very nice people working there. We were in the Shocter theatre I think. It was more tight that I would have liked as it was awkward when we/other people had to squeeze by to get to their seats. Show was 10/10 great, definitely loud enough.

I don't think there's a bad seat at the Maclab Theatre. The seats encircle the stage on three…read moresides, like a mini coliseum or amphitheater. You can see easily in front of the person in front of you. The venue has a cozy and intimate feeling. For our latest visit we watched The Filharmonic, a Filipino acapella group from LA. Our seats were three rows away from the stage. I loved our seats! I could easily see the performers and their facial expressions. The sound was perfect. The price of our seats were only around $33! The quality of our experience definitely surpassed that price! I've been here a couple of times before and have always enjoyed my time. I definitely recommend coming here if you ever have a chance. It's a wonderful place to watch a show!