The New Canadian Curling Club
Laugh-out-loud production closes Alberta Theatre Projects’ season
- Location: Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons 215 8th Ave. SE
- Price: $30 - $85
Sharing the story of a Chinese physician, a Jamaican Tim Horton’s manager, a South Asian father, and a 17-year old Syrian refugee who join a learn to curl program in a rural Alberta town, Alberta Theatre Projects closes its season with The New Canadian Curling Club.
The program is set up to welcome newcomers to Canada, but when its organizer slips on the ice and breaks her hip, the rink’s ice custodian and former champion curler is forced to step in as head coach. Trouble is, Stuart has some strong opinions about immigrants—opinions he has trouble keeping to himself.
The New Canadian Curling Club is a hilarious and inspiring story of a group of unlikely athletes who face off against local prejudice and become a true team.
“I’m ecstatic to bring The New Canadian Curling Club to Calgary audiences,” says ATP’s Executive & Artistic Director Darcy Evans in a statement. “The play tells the heartfelt story of a group of unique individuals who find a way to come together as a team, despite their differences. It will leave audiences laughing non-stop in its celebration of friendship and community.”
As part of Evans’ vision to create immersive theatre experiences for its audience members, The New Canadian Curling Club features a pre-show onstage bar set to open one hour prior to each performance. Guests are encouraged to visit the stage and watch curling demonstrations performed in partnership with curling teams from around Calgary.
The New Canadian Curling Club runs March 5 to 23, 2019 at the Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons (215 8th Ave. SE).
