Inside Out Theatre

New year. New season! We’re excited to share what’s coming to Inside Out Theatre in 2025–26 with a bold, intimate, and made with access at the centre! Punch Line: Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2026 Lazy Susan: March 18–28, 2026 Deaf Art Incubator: July 4 & 5, 2026 Theatre for Everybody. Always.

The Good Host Program 2026! The Good Host Program is Inside Out Theatre’s commitment to access by ensuring audiences can experience theatre through ASL interpretation, relaxed environments, audio description, and other access supports. Led by Ashley and Dana, this program centres care, choice, and welcome at every performance. 2026 Good Host Program shows include: - The Tale of the Gifted Prince - Casey & Diana - Thank You for Your Order - A Doll's House - Wildwoman - Come From Away and more to come! 📍 Full access details and dates in our bio. Theatre for Everybody. Always. . . . (A vertical collage promoting Inside Out Theatre’s Good Host Program. A teal vertical banner on the left reads “THE GOOD HOST PROGRAM” and “THEATRE FOR EVERYBODY.” The collage features images from multiple productions mentioned in the caption.) #InsideOutTheatre #GoodHostProgram #TheatreForEverybody #YYCArts #YYCTheatre

What’s the difference between a Relaxed Performance and a Relaxed Environment? Understanding the nuance helps every audience member choose the experience that fits them best. While a Relaxed Environment changes the "social rules" of the room, a Relaxed Performance goes further by adjusting technical elements like sound and lights. At the end of the day, Access is Freedom. Swipe to learn more! . . (ID: Slide 1: A photo of a busy theatre lobby. Text: Relaxed Performance vs. Environment. Slide 2: Illustration of an audience. Text: Relaxed Environment. The show stays exactly as the artists intended, but the audience rules change. You can move around, exit and re-enter, or make noise. It's a "No-Shush" zone. Slide 3: Illustration of a person gesturing to their ear. Text: Relaxed Performance. We go a step further and adjust the technical side: strobe lights are removed, and the house light stay dim so you're never in total darkness. Slide 4: Illustration of a family. Text: Why the distinction matters? For some, the sensory triggers of the show are the trigger. For other, it's the social pressure of sitting perfectly still. We want to provide the right tools for both. Slide 5: Illustration of two people signing on a bench. Text: Access is Freedom. Whether it's the environment or the performance itself, our goal is to make sure you can focus on the story, not the "rules." Slide 6: Seafoam green background with bold text: Theatre For Every Body.) . #goodhost #theatreforeverybody #insi#insideouttheme

The heartbeat of our Good Host program just found a beautiful rhythm of her own. We are beyond happy to celebrate the engagement of our friend and colleague, Ashley King. From her powerful work writing and performing STATIC to her recent starring role in Lazy Susan, Ashley is a gift to Calgary’s stage. As our Good Host Coordinator, she spends her days making sure everyone else feels a sense of belonging and seeing her celebrated by the team she gives so much to was the highlight of our month. Ashley, we are so glad you’ve found a love of your very own with Trent. Cheers to the next act! . . . (ID: Slide 1: Team from Inside Out Theatre (from left to right: Michelle, Col, Jeremy, Camille, Ashley, Molly and Dana) gathered against a lush wall of deep red roses. Seven spirits huddled close in a melody of neon green, soft white, and bold pink—a collective exhale of joy. Slide 2: Michelle, Jeremy, Camille and Jeremy's smiling faces tucked together. They hold a hand-drawn caricature, a moment of tangible connection captured in ink against the garden of roses. Slide 3: A whimsical ink sketch of four staff, their features drawn with a light and loving hand. The paper reads "Sketched with Love: Trent & Ashley)," a black-and-white keepsake of a night blooming with colour by Rob Milton. Slide 4: A vintage-style poster glowing against warm brick. A glamorous duo of Trent and Ashley stands under the bold, bright lights of "CHICAGO," promising a world of sin, scandal, and stage-lit seduction.) .

After a much needed break, we are BACK AT IT tonight, CALGARY!!! ⚡️🍄🧬 Check out some of the things last week’s audiences had to say about the show ⬆️ Tonight’s (Tuesday) show is SOLD OUT (& Wednesday is close), but we’ll be holding a few extra tickets at the door. So if you want to come but aren’t sure if there’ll be room, come anyway and we’ll do our very best to get you in!!! ‼️ 𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊 LOVE AND RAGE 🗓️May 7 - 16 📍608 1 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta 🎟️ Tickets on sale now (link in bio) 🔗 ⋆˙𓍊₊ ⊹˚ 𖥧𓋼˖°𓆑˙⋆ Devised, designed, and performed by CLARKE BLAIR (@clarrrke ), GEOFFREY SIMON BROWN (@geoffreysimonbrown ), MARLO HEPBURN (@marlohepburn ), WHITTYN JASON (@heywhittyn ), MEREDITH JOHNSON, EVAN MEDD (@bananacarwash ), NYX ORR (@nyxiebear ), and MIKE TAN (@miketanphoto ). Ian Lane – Production Assistant & Technical Support Kit Benz – Artistic Collaborator and L&R Ensemble Member for Phase I & II @eve.beauch and @lizjnzn – Major Matt Mason Collective’s Emerging Producers in Residence Social Media by @elenabelyea Photos by Caitlind Brown @incandescentcloud #yyc #yycarts #theatre #worldpremiere

The light at the end of the tunnel is looking bright! THE WALL IS FINALLY UP! After all the planning and sawdust, it’s finally starting to feel real. Much like you all, we really can't wait to open our doors and welcome you all home. Stay tuned because we’re getting closer every day! . . . (Reel with various clips and photos of construction with skeletal frame of the theatre meeting it skins as the new walls rise.) . #InsideOutTheatre #YYCArts #HappeningNow #YYCTheatre #ErraticsIndie

We made the pages of The Scene! We’re diving deep into the conversation about Calgary’s theatre spaces in the new May issue. The article asks the big questions, so we wanted to ask you one, too: What makes a theatre feel like home to you? Whether it’s a sense of belonging, seeing your own stories on stage, or just a really comfortable vibe. We want to hear it while we prepare for the opening of our venue! Check out our interview in the "Off Stage" feature! Pick up a physical copy or read it online at the link in our bio. . . . (ID: Col caught in a moment of proud-friend energy, holding up the latest issue of The Scene. He’s wearing his go-to cap and blue jacket, showing off the "Off Stage" feature where we got to share our story. ) . #YYCArts #TheScene #SupportLocal #CommunitySpaces #YYCTheatre

FUNGUS AMONG US. The World Premiere of LOVE & RAGE is running now to May 16. Tickets on sale (link in bio) and selling fast.

Absolutely blown away by everything happening at @yycinsideout Such an inspiring vision coming to life! I can’t wait for the grand opening! #abarts #yycarts

What even is the Good Host Program? From ASL interpretation and audio description to relaxed performances and touch tours, Good Host is about helping more people feel welcome at the theatre. Because everybody deserves to feel like they belong in the room. Swipe through to learn more and check out the link in bio for upcoming accessible shows like Come From Away! . . . (Image Description #1: An audience watches a speaker and ASL interpreter at a live event. Large text reads: “What is the Good Host Program? Accessibility isn’t an add-on. It’s how we welcome people.” Image Description #2: A teal informational slide explaining that Good Host is an audience accessibility and inclusion program partnering with theatre companies to support Deaf and disabled audiences. Image Description #3: A teal slide titled “Why It Matters” describing accessibility as helping audiences feel prepared, comfortable, and like they belong. Image Description #4: A teal slide listing accessibility examples including relaxed performances, audio description, touch tours, and ASL interpretation. Image Description #5: A promotional poster for an ASL interpreted and audio described performance of Come From Away presented through the Good Host Program and Theatre Calgary. Image Description #6: A teal slide titled “Beyond the Show” describing support for staff training, audience experience, and accessibility before, during, and after performances. Image Description #7: A minimalist teal slide with bold navy text reading: “Theatre For Every Body.”) . . . #GoodHostProgram #AccessibleTheatre #YYCTheatre #TheatreForEverybody

𝘕𝘖 𝘋𝘖𝘔𝘌𝘙𝘚. 𝘛𝘜𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘓 𝘙𝘈𝘝𝘌. 𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘒𝘕𝘖𝘞 𝘞𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌. 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘 runs May 7-16.

Save the date! Deaf Art Incubator with Crystal Wolfe, Ebony R. Gooden, and Matthew Courtemanche July 4 & 5, 2026 Tickets coming soon. . . . (Image Description: Abstract purple wave-like shapes on a black background. Large white text reads “Deaf Art Incubator.” Smaller text below lists Crystal Wolfe, Ebony R. Gooden, and Matthew Courtemanche, along with the dates July 4 & 5, 2026.)