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Student Matinees
We are thrilled to once again provide student matinee performances during our 2026-27 season.
Season Advisory Guide:
Click here for our 2026-27 Student Matinee Advisory Guide
Play Guides:
Play guides will be available approximately 1-2 weeks from the first matinee date for every show.
First Métis Man of Odesa Play Guide (PDF download)
Our 2026-2027 Student Matinee schedule:
First Métis Man of Odesa
Recommended for grades 7+
Performances take place in the Martha Cohen Theatre
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 11:00am - Extremely Limited Availability
Little Shop of Horrors
Recommended for grades 7+
Performances take place in the Max Bell Theatre
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT (Waitlist)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT (Waitlist)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT (Waitlist)
A Christmas Carol
Recommended for grades 1+
Performances take place in the Max Bell Theatre
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - 11:00am- SOLD OUT
Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT
True West
Recommended for grades 10+
Performances take place in the Max Bell Theatre
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 - 11:00am
Wednesday, February 17, 2027 - 11:00am
Sense & Sensibility
Recommended for grades 7+
Performances take place in the Max Bell Theatre
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT (Waitlist)
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 - 11:00am - Limited Availability
Wednesday, April 21, 2027 - 11:00am - Limited Availability
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Recommended for grades 5+
Performances take place in the Max Bell Theatre
Wednesday, June 2, 2027 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT (Waitlist)
Thursday, June 3, 2027 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT (Waitlist)
Wednesday, June 9, 2027 - 11:00am - SOLD OUT (Waitlist)
The price is $20 per student. For every 10 tickets purchased, we are pleased to offer ONE complimentary chaperone ticket. Please fill in the form below (click on box) and our Box Office team will contact you back to book your school, collect payment and provide further details.
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited, all bookings are done on a first come first serve basis by email only.
Deposit: A 25% deposit is required to hold any booking. This deposit must be paid within five (5) business days of receiving the invoice. All deposits are strictly non-refundable.
Final Balance: Final payment and confirmed student numbers are due 4 weeks (28 days) prior to the selected performance date.
Adjustments: Schools may reduce their ticket numbers by no more than 20% prior to final payment due date. Any requests to add tickets after the initial invoice has been sent are subject to seat availability.
By submitting a booking request, schools acknowledge and agree to adhere to the payment deadlines and attendance policies outlined above.
Do you have additional questions? Click below for our FAQs!
Food or drink are not permitted to be consumed in the Max Bell Theatre seats during the show. Students are welcome to bring their lunch and eat their lunch in their seats either before the performance begins once they are seated or during intermission. Please note that there is not enough time for them to leave and purchase lunch.
While not required, all students, teachers, parents, volunteers, and chaperones are welcome to wear a mask in the lobby and seating area of the theatre.
Please review our Safety & Comfort protocols for additional information.
Bring your students to Theatre Calgary to take in our season’s productions and get an interactive journey through the world of live theatre. This program is offered to students from grades 1-12, but please read information about each show to ensure the production is rated appropriately for your students.
To order tickets or for more information, email or call our Box Office at 403-294-7447.
Complimentary Chaperone Ticket
Complimentary Chaperone Ticket
We require a minimum of one chaperone to every 10 students. We are pleased to offer ONE complimentary ticket for every 10 paid tickets. Chaperones are required to sit amongst the students to help us ensure a fun, safe environment for all.
To order tickets or for more information, email or call our box office at 403-294-7447.
Photo by Meghan McMaster.
Benefits of Student Matinees
Make the most out of your student’s visit to Theatre Calgary! We offer many interactive activities to immerse your class in the world of live theatre.
Pre-show chats with artists
Join us in our lobby before the show and get the inside scoop from a member of the production’s creative team.
Backstage tours
Explore the world of Theatre Calgary as we take you backstage to show you the secrets behind the plays you see on the Max Bell stage. Tours are available for classes of up to 20 students.
Talkbacks
Join cast members after every student matinee performance for a discussion about the play and an opportunity to ask them all the questions.
Reading Scripts
If you have any questions or special concerns about the content of the play, you may borrow a reading copy of the script. To receive additional information, email or call our box office at 403-294-7447.
Click here to preview the available scripts for the 2026-27 season
Play Guides
Help prepare your students for their visit by downloading our play guides, which include background information about the play and discussion topics for after the show. Play guides can be found on the individual show pages, approximately a week before the run of the show begins.
Tyrell Crews, Shannon Taylor in Pride and Prejudice.
Photo by Trudie Lee
General Information
Start time
Shows start promptly at 11:00am. The doors to the lobby will be open at 10:00 am and we will start seating students at this time. We advise you to arrive at the theatre no later than 10:45 am.
Buses and parking
If you require parking, please inquire through Calgary Parking Authority prior to your attendance.
Seating
We do not issue individual tickets for each student. Seat numbers are submitted to the Front of House department prior to your attendance and your seating is assigned the day of the performance. Front of house staff members will be present and will direct your group to their seats, to fill the house as effectively as possible.
Important Information
Gum, cell phones, cameras, and any recording devices are not allowed. Please ensure that your students are aware of this.
For performances with intermissions, we request that students do not leave the lobby areas during the intermission. If students leave the theatre and are late returning, they may not be able to get back into the auditorium once the second act begins. House Manager warnings for intermission cannot be heard outside the lobby areas.
John Mann, Tom Jackson in Beyond Eden.
Photo by Emily Cooper