New Funding Opportunity

Heritage Canada Fund

Would your school like to create an original show? Trickster Theatre is applying for Heritage Canada funding to partner with up to 20 schools in creating shows that explore one of these themes: The Canadian Landscape Students in Service to Our Communities Each week-long residency engages up to 500 students to build a unique physical theatre production. Every class chooses its own story — from biologists […]

The Importance of Children’s Theatre

children in blue denim long sleeve shirts stand in front of a grey stage curtain. Why is Children's Theatre important in green and red colour with a text bubble in the middle

Discover Trickster Theatre’s history in performing arts and children’s theatre in Alberta. Our journey began in the early 1980’s when our founders, David and Sheryl Chantler, hit the road to bring a children’s theatre show to schools and festivals across the country. Audiences adored the shows because of their fun, improvisational nature and audience interaction!  […]

Book Science Workshops Now! | Trickster Theatre

Little boy playing with planet in galaxy. dream of astronaut.

Experience the Trickster science process! What happens in a Trickster Science Workshop?  1 artist working with up to 4 classes over 2 days covering science content and acting it out. Helps students build creativity and an increased understanding of science using our Trickster science development process and a dash of physical theatre! Book now – dates for the 2025/26 season […]

Manning

Manning | Nov 4-8 |
Brave Enough for Change

WEST PARK

Calgary | APR 27 – MAY 4 |

Land Based Learning – Streams of Stories