There have been thousands of shows performed at the Firehall Arts Centre. As of this post, we have had +/- 7000 performances here – that’s around 230 a year!
Each production has been special, but there are certain ones that strike a special chord with audiences and keep them coming back for more. Some of our most popular shows have included:
- The Stone Angel, based on the novel by Margaret Laurence during the 1993-94 Season
- The 1995-96 Season play by Edmonton playwright Marty Chan based on his experiences:Mom, Dad, I’m Living with a White Girl, which delved into culture and inter-racial relationships
- Urinetown, The Musical, produced in the 2005-06 Season
- Banana Boys by Terry Woo told the story of five Chinese Canadian young men as they struggle with identity and and living within two cultures during the Firehall’s 2007-08 Season
- Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth by Drew Hayden Taylor was first on the Firehall stage during the 1997-98 Season, and came back by popular demand the following year
- J.J. McColl’s Menopositive was first produced in the 1997-98 Season, but was so popular it has come back four times!
- Chelsea Hotel sold out houses this year, and will be remounted next season!
People connect with the work done at the Firehall Arts Centre. The shows we present or produce are relate-able in some way; whether it’s a play about finding your place and identity, or a musical about growing older, the Firehall chooses work that shares a truth the audience can feel a part of.
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