Theatre Junction

Theatre Junction is a contemporary theatre company based in Calgary, Alberta.

Theatre Junction was founded in 1991 by Mark Lawes. In its original inception, Theatre Junction performed modern work as part of a classical, text based program. Their performances have included a wide array of works from many Canadian playwrights including, Judith Thompson, John Murrell, Dominic Champagne and Sharon Pollock.

Recently, the company has shifted its mandate and now maintains a resident company of artists from different disciplines who work together to create contemporary pieces. Alongside the work presented by their resident company of artists, the company also curates a season of contemporary work from local, national and international artists of varying disciplines.

Theatre Junction's 09/10 season includes theatre, dance and music from the world's leading performing artists, including Compagnie Marie Chouinard, William Yang, Meg Stuart and more.

• Orpheus and Eurydice by Compagnie Marie Chouinard - Sept 22-26/09
• 7 Important Things by STO Union - Oct 14-17/09
• The Country by Martin Crimp - Nov 17-28/09
• China by William Yang - Feb 9-13/10
• roadkill by Splintergroup - Feb 17-20/10
• On the Side of the Road by Theatre Junction - Mar 3-5/10
• Do Animals Cry by Meg Stuart/Damaged Goods - Mar 10-13/10
• The Spaghetti Western Orchestra - Apr 28-30/10

In 2006, the Theatre Junction Society raised $12 million to purchase and restore The GRAND, a venue built in 1912, which operated as Calgary's original "culturehouse". Theatre Junction, operating out of The Grand, presents contemporary theatre, dance and music from a local, national and international perspective. The GRAND also functions as a rental space, allowing performers such as Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith, or internationally renowned choreographer Philippe Decoufle to present their work in this newly designed space.