First Métis Man of Odesa | 2026-2027 Season | Theatre Calgary

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Tuesday, September 8

7:30PM

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Be one of the first audiences to see this show prior to our official opening night.
Wednesday, September 9

7:30PM

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Be one of the first audiences to see this show prior to our official opening night.
Thursday, September 10

7:30PM

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Be one of the first audiences to see this show prior to our official opening night.

6:45pm - 7:15pm, in the Martha Cohen Theatre lobby.
Get an insider’s perspective on the process of making theatre. Meet an artist from the production’s creative team before the show, in conversation with a member of Theatre Calgary’s artistic staff. Theatre Talk Thursdays take place on the first Thursday evening performance of each play in our subscription season. Open to all ticket holders for this performance.
Friday, September 11

7:30PM

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The official Opening Night for the run of the play.
Saturday, September 12

2:00PM

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Saturday, September 12

7:30PM

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Sunday, September 13

2:00PM

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Tuesday, September 15

7:30PM

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Wednesday, September 16

7:30PM

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Thursday, September 17

7:30PM

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Friday, September 18

7:30PM

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Saturday, September 19

2:00PM

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Saturday, September 19

7:30PM

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Sunday, September 20

2:00PM

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Tuesday, September 22

7:30PM

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Talk about the show and learn more about the stories and characters with members of our artistic staff and artists from the production after the second Tuesday performance during the run. These talks will take place in the theatre immediately after the show. Open to all ticket holders for this performance.
Wednesday, September 23

7:30PM

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This performance remains the SAME as others, but it also features both ASL interpretation and live Audio Description. ASL interpreters are positioned beside the stage with soft lighting, while Audio Description (available upon request) offers real-time narration of visual details through headphones, creating a more inclusive theatre experience for all.
Theatre Calgary is pleased to partner with Inside Out Theatre’s Good Host Program for this performance.
Thursday, September 24

7:30PM

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This show on stage remains the SAME as a regular performance, but this night also offers a welcoming, low-stress way to enjoy the show. The house lights stay slightly on, a quiet space is available, and our team is here to help make your experience comfortable.
Friday, September 25

7:30PM

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Saturday, September 26

2:00PM

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Salon Saturdays (matinee & evening performances) feature pre-show discussions with an expert guest speaker on the themes explored in the show. These talks begin 45 minutes before curtain (duration 30 minutes). Open to all ticket holders for this performance.
Salon Saturday location for First Métis Man of Odesa: Main lobby of the Martha Cohen Theatre at 1:15pm & 6:45pm.
Saturday, September 26

7:30PM

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Salon Saturdays (matinee & evening performances) feature pre-show discussions with an expert guest speaker on the themes explored in the show. These talks begin 45 minutes before curtain (duration 30 minutes). Open to all ticket holders for this performance.
Salon Saturday location for First Métis Man of Odesa: Main lobby of the Martha Cohen Theatre at 1:15pm & 6:45pm.
Sunday, September 27

2:00PM

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Overview

EXPERIENCE:
A LOVE STORY THAT KNOWS NO BORDERS.

Theatre Calgary presents
The Punctuate! Theatre Production of

First Métis Man of Odesa

Based on true events, this moving love story unfolds against the twin backdrops of the recent pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Award-winning playwright Matthew MacKenzie and acclaimed Ukrainian actor Mariya Khomutova not only created the piece — they also perform it themselves, bringing their own story of pandemic courtship to life on stage and offering an intimate lens on love, separation, and war.

Tender, thoughtful, and quietly uplifting, this award-winning Canadian work bridges time, distance, and borders. We are honoured to open the season with this beautiful story in the Martha Cohen Theatre.

Location Martha Cohen Theatre (Werklund Centre - formerly Arts Commons)
Runtime 1 hr 30 min (no intermission)

Cast and Creative Team

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