Tag Archives: Citadel Theatre

Edmonton’s on it! For Valentine’s weekend, an evening at the theatre

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca It is the moment to jettison all residual thoughts of Valentine’s Day as a martyrdom, or more recently a massacre, or an epidemic of Hallmark rhymes. And let’s just not even get into the dismal vision … Continue reading →

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‘Whaaat? You want to go where?!’ Taking the wheel of a grand adventure: Burning Mom at the Citadel

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca From destination to itinerary to vehicle, there is nothing usual, or even likely, about the road trip in Mieko Ouchi’s Burning Mom, the solo play that starts previews Saturday at the Citadel. A grief-shattered 63-year-old widow … Continue reading →

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The Citadel announces a new 10-show season: the 2026/27 lineup

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca At the centre of the upcoming 10-show 2026-2027 season at the Citadel, announced Monday night by artistic director Daryl Cloran, are two world premiere stage adaptations by notable Canadian playwrights, and an original production of a … Continue reading →

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Attention must be paid: Death of a Salesman at the Citadel, a review

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca The first sight we have of the most indelible character in the 20th century theatre is a man alone, trudging wearily towards us in the murk of an empty stage. He’s a man with baggage, lugging … Continue reading →

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John Ullyatt takes up the suitcase and the iconic mantle in Death of a Salesman, at the Citadel

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca Sixty seasons ago, a worn-out travelling salesman feeling his mileage and dispossessed from the “smile and a shoe shine” world he’s always known arrived on the stage of a former Sally Ann citadel in downtown Edmonton. … Continue reading →

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Intermission’s over! Act II of the theatre season, and 10 shows too intriguing to miss

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca Intermission’s over, and Act II of the theatre season is about to begin. Your nights out at the theatre are in progress. Rehearsals are happening in theatres across town. At Shadow (opening Jan. 22) Michael Peng … Continue reading →

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2025: the year in Edmonton theatre, part 2

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca 2025: here’s a small selection of performances, design inspirations, moments, experiences, bright ideas (in no particular order) that have stayed with me. You will have your own personal assortment (feel free to let your mind wander … Continue reading →

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2025, and live theatre as the prize human connector: the year in Edmonton theatre, part 1

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca 2025: What a crazy, scary year it’s been. The world seems impossibly fractious, incoherent, unrecognizable. Can anyone really say they feel at home there? But the full-throttle invasion of screens of every size by A.I. has … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the nights before Christmas and all through the house(s)… a big opening night in Edmonton

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca ’Twas the nights before Christmas, and all through the house…. Shows. Yes, it’s a big opening night tonight, gift-wrapped, on Edmonton stages: •Kris Kringle is the guest of honour through Tuesday at the vintage Capitol Theatre … Continue reading →

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Calling all grinches: there’s a holiday show for you on an Edmonton stage this week to make you jolly

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca If seasonal stress and/or ennui, or spending time in a mall parking lot have so far squashed your festive spirit beyond recognition it’s pretty obvious you need the booster shot of a live holiday show. And you’re … Continue reading →

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