FLC Seniors Vertigo Theatre
Vertigo Theatre is a professional theatre company specializing in mysteries. The Theatre is located at the base of the Calgary Tower. We have a choice of two 2 pm Saturday afternoon matinees for each play. By booking through our Club, members benefit from the group rate, a savings of 37% per ticket. There is easy parking in the Palliser building, or across the street, or it is a short walk from the C-train.
Location: Calgary Tower, main floor (115 - 9th Avenue SE)
When: Saturday 2:00 pm - See the schedule below for dates.
Tickets: 1. By phone - Order your tickets directly from the Vertigo Box Office ( 403 - 221- 3708), choosing either Standard ($35) or Premium ($46) seats. Mention that you are an FLC Seniors Club member to receive the discounted ticket price.
2. Online - Order your tickets online from the Vertigo website. After selecting your choice of play, the date of the play and your seats, click on “buy tickets shown above”, then go down to the bottom of the page and click on “add coupon” and add the online discount code FLC2324 in the coupon box. Then click on “Checkout & Pay" and the discounted price will show up before you go to check out.
Pick up your tickets at the Vertigo Box Office before each performance.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Oct 7th 2023 2:00pm
Oct 14th 2023 2:00pm
BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
ADAPTED BY NICK LAN
Directed by Javier Vilalta
There’s good and evil in all of us, which one will win?
THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL & MR HYDE immerses you in a play full of chilling twists and turns in which love, betrayal and murder lurk on London’s foggy streets. Can Dr. Henry Jekyll face his demons or does the ruthless Edward Hyde take him to the dark side? A talented cast of four actors, playing multiple roles, takes you on a thrilling journey in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic horror.
The North American Premiere of a story told in the way that only a live experience can offer!
Nov 25th 2023 2:00pm
Dec 2nd 2023 2:00pm
BY ANTHONY SHAFFER
Directed by Cherissa Richards
The ultimate game of cat-and-mouse.
Famed mystery novelist Andrew Wyke lures his wife’s lover to his country home and convinces him to stage a robbery of her jewelry. As the stakes rise, it sets off a chain of events that leaves audiences trying to decipher who is truly in control. This Tony Award Winner for Best Play has been called the ultimate game of cat and mouse. Full of fun, humour and mystery, this heated classic is a must see to warm up during the holiday season!
Heist
Feb 3rd 2024 2:00pm
Feb 10th 2024 2:00pm
BY ARUN LAKRA
Directed by Haysam Kadri
There are no rules amongst thieves
A fast-paced, heart-racing play about a diamond heist gone wrong. Can this band of criminals pull off the perfect robbery? Full of diamonds, guns, lasers, betrayal and a cast of characters you’ll be quoting long after you leave the theatre.
You won’t want to miss this exciting World Premiere by local Calgary playwright Arun Lakra, which was inspired by great crime caper films like Ocean’s Eleven.
March 23rd 2024 2:00pm
March 30th 2024 2:00pm
BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING BOOK BY PAULA HAWKINS AND DREAMWORKS FILM, ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY RACHEL WAGSTAFF AND DUNCAN ABEL. PRODUCED BY ARRANGEMENT WITH SIMON FRIEND
Directed by Jack Grinhaus
If you can’t trust yourself, who can you trust?
Rachel Watson escapes her dull life by watching the perfect couple through the train window every day until she witnesses something shocking unfold. Caught up in a world of infidelity and murder, she begins her own investigation, crossing a dangerous line and turning into a suspect herself. Facing difficult truths about a life lost, this stirring psychological thriller reveals bigger secrets than Rachel could have ever imagined.
This riveting Canadian Premiere, adapted from Paula Hawkins NY Times best-selling novel turned Hollywood film, keeps the tension mounting right up until the final reveal.
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - #2B
May 18th 2024 2:00pm
May 25th 2024 2:00pm
BY KATE HAMILL
Directed by Kathryn Smith
A fast-paced, laugh a minute, mystery for the ages.
Baker Street, London, Spring of…2021? Ms Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson join forces to catch a murderer that is on the loose, though there seems to be a bigger game afoot. A traditional adventure told in a post-pandemic world - with a nail-biting mystery that only Sherlock Holmes can solve.
This Canadian Premiere by Kate Hamill is a funny and modern approach to a classic tale with your favourite characters.
Contact & Coordinator: Lynn Lester-Lee 403 271 9440
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