What To Do In Saskatoon - Live Theatre

Updated on July 25, 2008.

25th Street Theatre Barn Playhouse Dancing Sky Theatre
Gateway Players Greystone Theatre La Troupe Du Jour
Live Five Theatre Majestic Theatre Mission Hill Productions
Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Persephone Theatre Sask Native Theatre Company
Saskatoon Summer Players Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Station Arts Centre
Wide Open    

 Playbill

June 13 to July 26

The Great American Trailer Park Musical presented by Off Broadway Children's Lunchtime Theatre
Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 639 Main Street
TV talk shows, spray cheese, hysterical pregnancy and disco - everything a musical should be! A new tenant is wreaking havoc in Florida's most exclusive trailer park! When Pippi, a stripper on the run, comes between agoraphobic Jeannie and her toll booth collector husband, a team of desperate housewives prepare for the hurricane a brewin'! **Select dates.

July 2 to Aug 10 Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Saskatoon’s best professional summer theatre in tents on the riverbank “in the heart of Saskatoon”.
July 25 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
July 26 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 1:00pm
July 26 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
July 27 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 1:00pm
July 27 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
July 28 DancEgypt presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
July 29 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
July 30 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
July 31 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
July 31 to Aug 9 Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival
Broadway Avenue
A community and cultural celebration highlighting local, national and international theatre companies. Voted Saskatoon’s Best Festival since 2003.
Aug 1 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 2 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 1:00pm
Aug 2 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 2 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 1:00pm
Aug 3 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 5 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 6 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 7 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 8 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 1:00pm
Aug 9 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 10 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Sept 24 to Oct 5 Waiting For Godot presented by Persephone Theatre
Persephone Theatre, River Landing
A classic of contemporary theatre Waiting for Godot is the play everyone has heard of and few people have had the chance to see. Two tramps, Vladimir and Estragon meet by a bare tree on a country road and endlessly wait for someone--or something--named Godot. In a famous combination of comedy and pathos Samuel Beckett's most popular work masterfully examines our quest for significance in a bewildering universe.
Sept 25 to 28 Flicks International Film Festival for Young People
Broadway District
Flicks Film Festival is a 4 day festival of the best of Canadian and International and local film.
Oct 29 Thomas and Friends Live on Stage presents Thomas Saves the Day
TCU Place @ 7:00pm
Oct 29 to Nov 9 A Skull in Connemara presented by Persephone Theatre
Persephone Theatre, River Landing
For one week each autumn, Mick Dowd is hired to disinter the bones in certain sections of his local cemetery to make way for the new arrivals. As the time approaches for him to dig up those of his own late wife, strange rumours regarding his involvement in her sudden death seven years ago gradually begin to resurface. What better Halloween treat than this ghoulish Irish comedy full of grave diggin', skull smashin' and poteen drinkin'! Mature content
Nov 7 to 8 Hairspray - Broadway's Big Fat Musical Comedy Hit
TCU Place (Sid Buckwold Theatre)
Dec 3 to 14 A Christmas Carol presented by Persephone Theatre
Persephone Theatre, River Landing
Persephone's Christmas tradition for the whole family continues with this classic story of redemption with the iconic characters of Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the "spirits" of Christmas in this new Canadian adaptation.
Feb 4 to 15 Frankenstein presented by Persephone Theatre
Persephone Theatre, River Landing
The newest work by Edmonton's internationally acclaimed Catalyst Theatre, Frankenstein is a surprising, delightful, lyrical adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel. Visually stunning, this award-winning production has been noted for the remarkable ensemble of eight actors who play some forty characters, its haunting original melodies and its quirky, and often ghoulishly humorous take on a familiar and surprisingly relevant story. A feast for the eyes and the ears.
Mar 4 to 15 For The Pleasure of Seeing Her Again presented by Persephone Theatre
Persephone Theatre, River Landing
Renowned Canadian playwright, Michel Tremblay dishes up five heartwarming portraits of growing up with his mother's eccentricity, outrageousness, and wacky sense of humour. It's a loving series of events any son, daughter or mother will laughingly relate to. Share the embarrassment, frustration and, most of all, gratitude.
Apr 15 to 26 Little Shop of Horrors presented by Persephone Theatre
Persephone Theatre, River Landing
A down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name. Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, Little Shop Of Horrors never fails to entertain.

 Theatre Information

25th Street Theatre
600 - 245 3rd Ave. South - (306) 664-2239

Gateway Players
Castle Theatre (Aden Bowman Collegiate -
1904 Clarence Ave) - (306) 653-1200
Gateway Players presents a season of 5 plays running October through April at Castle Theatre (Aden Bowman Collegiate) as well as a touring children’s theatre production each spring of each year. A community Theatre Group.
Greystone Theatre
University of Saskatchewan - (306) 966-5188
The Greystone Theatre presents four main stage plays a year, large cast plays, plays from the classic repertory, cutting-edge new plays. It is the oldest theatre in the province, started in 1946 in the first drama department in Canada and the Commonwealth. All performances are held in the Emrys Jones Studio Theatre -- John Mitchell Building, U of S campus.
La Troupe Du Jour
430 20th Street West - (306) 244-1040 - Email
Live Five Theatre
The Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre, 609 Dufferin Avenue
Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
639 Main Street - (306) 244-5828
The Off Broadway Dinner Theatre provides a great evening out. It combines great local talent with a great meal. Contact the office for exact dates and times. Off Broadway Theatrical Productions also produces a Children's Lunchtime Theatre Show.
Persephone Theatre
2802 Rusholme Road - (306) 384-7727
The Persephone Theatre produces 6 mainstage productions from October to April.
Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company
228-20th St. West - (306) 933-2262
SNTC is the result of discussions amongst like-minded artists, Elders, educators and community members who believe that theatre is an effective tool to educate, train and employ people in the performing arts industry. The foundation of SNTC is built on the philosophical understanding that the art of theatre and our cultural understandings are intertwined and that by nurturing and developing our skills and knowledge we can enhance our cultural identity and strengthen the spirit of our communities.
Saskatoon Summer Players
Castle Theatre (Aden Bowman Collegiate) - (306)
374-2616 - Email
P.O. Box 1941, Saskatoon, S7K 3S5
This musical theatre company has been active for 36 years. They have presented many productions including Oklahoma, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof and Anne of Green Gables.
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
(306) 653-2000
The Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival is renowned for its contemporary approach to Shakespeare by making his works relevant in current context. Two full-length plays are performed in repertory and a musical revue, beginning the first week in July and running until mid August along the river bank in Saskatoon. Matinees are performed on weekends and holidays.
Wide Open
The Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre, 609 Dufferin Avenue - (306) 653-2114
Barn Playhouse
(306) 239-4600

The Barn Playhouse is a community theatre.  It is on a family farm 25 km north of Saskatoon on Highway 12.

Dancing Sky Theatre
Meacham, SK - (306) 376-4445

Majestic Theatre
Biggar, SK - (306) 948-1770
Mission Hill Productions
St. Isidore de Bellevue, SK - 1-866-449-7444
Station Arts Centre
Rosthern, SK - (306) 232-5332
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