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Northern Light Theatre presents Request Programme

May 1 – 16, 2026
April 30 (Preview)
Studio Theatre Inside Fringe Theatre Adventures
10330 – 84 Ave

A throwback to the large-scale experimental work of NLT in the 90s, this piece addresses loneliness, grief, and mental and emotional health, depending on what an individual audience member perceives in the performance, and projects on the performer as she completes the tasks onstage, oblivious to their presence.

Northern Light Theatre presents How Patty & Joan Won High Gold at the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance Competition

November 28 – December 13, 2025
November 27 (Preview)
Studio Theatre Inside Fringe Theatre Adventures
10330 – 84 Ave

World premiere of a comedy about a mismatched pair- two women, seemingly different in every way- who find comfort in an unexpected friendship that develops as they work toward a local amateur dance competition.

Written by Trevor Schmidt 
Featuring Jenny McKillop as Patty 

Northern Light Theatre presents The Pink Unicorn

September 26 – October 11, 2025
September 25 (Preview)
Studio Theatre Inside Fringe Theatre Adventures
10330 – 84 Ave

The welcome return of a wonderful comedy/drama that deftly opens up a timely and relevant conversation about parents dealing with the pressures of a changing world as they try to protect, empower and advocate for the rights of their children in our ever-changing social landscape. A multiple award-winning show and an NLT timeless classic.

Featuring: Patricia Zentilli in her NLT debut as Trisha Lee

Opera Al Fresco

Music, nature, and summer skies — Opera al Fresco returns to open our season with an enchanting outdoor concert at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden on August 27.

Set across two stunning locations — the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the Aga Khan Garden — this evening invites you to stroll through breathtaking landscapes while opera’s most beloved classics fill the air. This relaxed, open-air event is the perfect way to savour a summer evening in Edmonton.

LEGALLY BLONDE - JULY 5 TO AUGUST 3 - CITADEL THEATRE

Get ready for a high-energy, heartwarming journey of self-discovery, determination, and breaking expectations. Based on the hit blockbuster, this feel-good musical follows Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen who surprises everyone by enrolling at Harvard Law to win back her ex. Along the way, Elle defies stereotypes, discovers her inner strength, and proves that staying true to yourself is the ultimate path to success.

Digital Marketing Coordinator

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Northern Light Theatre 50th Anniversary Launch Party

Northern Light Theatre's Season Launch Party is on Saturday June 7 starting at 2pm. Join us at Roots on Whyte (3rd floor) 8135 102 St NW.

Get an exclusive sneak peek at our 50th season, with selected readings from the plays. Your $30 ticket through the link in our comments gets you a glass of wine provided by Color de Vino and some lovely snacks provided by Under the High Wheel.

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