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Running August 1 - 31, our 2026 online silent auction has wonderful prizes from all across Canada and beyond! The prizes have now been announced! Head over to our auction page so you can plan your bid strategy.
Join us on our next stop on the National First Métis Man of Odesa Tour September 8-27, 2026 at Theatre Calgary.
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 Theatre Calgary season and start our National Tour with this beautiful story in the Martha Cohen Theatre.
Written By Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova
KOHKOM'S BABUSHKA: a Magical Métis Ukrainian tale about the scarves that connect
September 26 - 30, 2026 at La Cité Francophone
When feuding tweens—Paulette, who’s Métis, and Natalia, who’s Ukrainian—are forced to team up to protect a beloved tree from being cut down, they are accidentally transported back to the turn of the 20th century. The girls find themselves caught in an unfamiliar world and must discover a way to cooperate if they want to find their way back home. Along the way, they discover connections between their two cultures through music, dance, and their values, and craft the beginnings of a new and profound friendship.
Inspired by the work of prairie author Marion Mutala, Kohkom’s Babushka re-examines the legacies of traditional Canadian settler stories, fostering dialogue that celebrates both differences and shared values. It highlights the beauty of cultural traditions, the spirit of generosity, and the enduring power of friendship.
Join us for this family production, great for ages 7+.
Written By Joleen Ballendine & Lianna Makuch
We’re proud to share that Punctuate Theatre’s Artistic Director, Matthew Wishart MacKenzie, has been spotlighted by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government!
Read the full article here: https://albertametis.com/.../citizen-spotlight-matthew.../
PEMMICAN COLLECTIVE & PUNCTUATE! THEATRE CREATORS’ COHORT
Creators’ Cohort
Punctuate! Theatre is thrilled to once again partner with the Pemmican Collective for the 2026/2027 Creators’ Cohort- Turtle Island’s largest collective of Indigenous playwrights.
More info HERE
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