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Storytelling, Spoken Word - Winter/Spring 2026

And Then This One Time - Sweet Stories for Hard Times

Join storyteller, writer, and musician and longtime Intrepid friend Ivan Coyote for a one-night-only and very special fundraiser, as they take to The Metro stage for one final evening of stories, laughs, and maybe a "crylaugh," because sometimes we all just need a good crylaugh. Ivan will share excerpts from past shows brought to The Metro (including Playlist and Tomboy Survival Guide), and if you're really good, maybe they'll treat you to a brand new story or two. About the artist: Ivan Coyote is the author of 13 books, the creator of three films, two albums that combine storytelling and music, and nine full-length multimedia stage productions. Coyote’s books have won the BC Book Prize Jim Deva Award for Writing That Provokes, the Stonewall Honor Book Award, and been short-listed for the Hilary Weston Prize for non-fiction and the Governor General Award twice. Coyote lives in Whitehorse, Yukon. Accessibility Sensory warnings: Haze Content warnings: Adult language, adult content Arrival at the venue: The doors will open  30 minutes ahead of showtime.  Masks are strongly encouraged inside the theatre. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.

Location Metro Studio

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Comedy, Drag, Multidisciplinary , Cabaret, Variety Show, Storytelling, Stand-up - Winter/Spring 2026

Curtain Call — Closing Night at The Metro

Before we take down the lights and pack up the gear, we want to celebrate 20 years of art and memories made at The Metro Studio. Since 2005, The Metro has been a beacon for independent artists, as well as Intrepid's much-loved home. Join us for one final show as we celebrate this wonderful space and the people who made it, featuring artists who have also called The Metro their performance home, including Ivan Coyote, TJ Dawe, J McLaughlin, Broken Rhythms, Sylvester Staletto - and more to be announced! This special closing night fundraiser will support Intrepid Theatre. To read more about the end of an era at The Metro, click here. The show is 2 hours including intermission. Accessibility Sensory warnings: Haze Content warnings: Adult language, adult content Arrival at the venue: The doors will open  30 minutes ahead of showtime.  Masks are strongly encouraged inside the theatre. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.

Location Metro Studio

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Comedy, Physical Theatre, Dramedy, Interdisciplinary , Clown - Winter/Spring 2026

Rat Academy 2: Gnaw and Order

The last two rats in Alberta are back after a sold-out Canadian tour, and this time they're serving JUSTICE. After being evicted from their rat hole, Fingers, a curmudgeonly street rat with a heart of gold, and Shrimp, an escaped happy-go-lucky lab rat, are forced to search for a new three-walled haven. Desperately seeking ways to stay where they are and continue living, these rats decide to take on the province of Alberta in the trial of the century. Inspired by Alberta’s famous 1950s anti-rat propaganda and mentored by Mump and Smoot, this physical comedy duo will leave you clutching your tail! “THESE CHARACTERS ARE EMBODIED AND POLISHED TO NEAR PERFECTION — IT’S EASY TO FORGET YOU’RE WATCHING TWO HUMANS ON STAGE... IF YOU HAVEN’T YET, LET RAT ACADEMY ENCHANT YOU. ” About the Artists Founded in 2020, Batrabbit is a contemporary theatre collective based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) that devises spectacular, ridiculous, and deeply personal performances. Our work sits at the intersection of the grotesque and the tender, and utilizes clown and comedy to redefine the unseen limitations of femme and non-binary body on stages. Credits Written and performed by Katie Yoner and Dayna Lea Hoffman Written in collaboration with Joseph McManus. Directed by Joseph McManus. Lighting design by Whittyn Jason. Sound design by Liv McRobbie. Set design by Claire Sonmor. Costume design by Meegan Sweet. Stage management by Joseph McManus. Accessibility Sensory Warnings: Loud noises, Sudden loud noises, Audience interaction/participation Content Warnings: Depictions/mentions of violence, Strong language, Cartoonish violence, Mentions of animal abuse Pay-What-You-Ten Tickets: 10% of tickets are available for $10, in an effort to make theatre more accessible to equity-seeking groups, newcomers, artists & arts workers, and anyone for whom cost is a barrier. We believe the arts have something to offer everyone and we want to reduce financial barriers to our programming. No registration, forms to fill out, or questions asked. Just select the PWY10 ticket when booking online. Arrival at the venue: The doors will open  30 minutes ahead of showtime. Masks are welcomed inside the theatre and available at the box office. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.

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Storytelling, Spoken Word - Winter/Spring 2026

And Then This One Time - Sweet Stories for Hard Times

Join storyteller, writer, and musician and longtime Intrepid friend Ivan Coyote for a one-night-only and very special fundraiser, as they take to The Metro stage for one final evening of stories, laughs, and maybe a "crylaugh," because sometimes we all just need a good crylaugh. Ivan will share excerpts from past shows brought to The Metro (including Playlist and Tomboy Survival Guide), and if you're really good, maybe they'll treat you to a brand new story or two. About the artist: Ivan Coyote is the author of 13 books, the creator of three films, two albums that combine storytelling and music, and nine full-length multimedia stage productions. Coyote’s books have won the BC Book Prize Jim Deva Award for Writing That Provokes, the Stonewall Honor Book Award, and been short-listed for the Hilary Weston Prize for non-fiction and the Governor General Award twice. Coyote lives in Whitehorse, Yukon. Accessibility Sensory warnings: Haze Content warnings: Adult language, adult content Arrival at the venue: The doors will open  30 minutes ahead of showtime.  Masks are strongly encouraged inside the theatre. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.

Location Metro Studio

subvenue Metro Studio

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Comedy, Drag, Multidisciplinary , Cabaret, Variety Show, Storytelling, Stand-up - Winter/Spring 2026

Curtain Call — Closing Night at The Metro

Before we take down the lights and pack up the gear, we want to celebrate 20 years of art and memories made at The Metro Studio. Since 2005, The Metro has been a beacon for independent artists, as well as Intrepid's much-loved home. Join us for one final show as we celebrate this wonderful space and the people who made it, featuring artists who have also called The Metro their performance home, including Ivan Coyote, TJ Dawe, J McLaughlin, Broken Rhythms, Sylvester Staletto - and more to be announced! This special closing night fundraiser will support Intrepid Theatre. To read more about the end of an era at The Metro, click here. The show is 2 hours including intermission. Accessibility Sensory warnings: Haze Content warnings: Adult language, adult content Arrival at the venue: The doors will open  30 minutes ahead of showtime.  Masks are strongly encouraged inside the theatre. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.

Location Metro Studio

subvenue Metro Studio

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Comedy, Physical Theatre, Dramedy, Interdisciplinary , Clown - Winter/Spring 2026

Rat Academy 2: Gnaw and Order

The last two rats in Alberta are back after a sold-out Canadian tour, and this time they're serving JUSTICE. After being evicted from their rat hole, Fingers, a curmudgeonly street rat with a heart of gold, and Shrimp, an escaped happy-go-lucky lab rat, are forced to search for a new three-walled haven. Desperately seeking ways to stay where they are and continue living, these rats decide to take on the province of Alberta in the trial of the century. Inspired by Alberta’s famous 1950s anti-rat propaganda and mentored by Mump and Smoot, this physical comedy duo will leave you clutching your tail! “THESE CHARACTERS ARE EMBODIED AND POLISHED TO NEAR PERFECTION — IT’S EASY TO FORGET YOU’RE WATCHING TWO HUMANS ON STAGE... IF YOU HAVEN’T YET, LET RAT ACADEMY ENCHANT YOU. ” About the Artists Founded in 2020, Batrabbit is a contemporary theatre collective based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) that devises spectacular, ridiculous, and deeply personal performances. Our work sits at the intersection of the grotesque and the tender, and utilizes clown and comedy to redefine the unseen limitations of femme and non-binary body on stages. Credits Written and performed by Katie Yoner and Dayna Lea Hoffman Written in collaboration with Joseph McManus. Directed by Joseph McManus. Lighting design by Whittyn Jason. Sound design by Liv McRobbie. Set design by Claire Sonmor. Costume design by Meegan Sweet. Stage management by Joseph McManus. Accessibility Sensory Warnings: Loud noises, Sudden loud noises, Audience interaction/participation Content Warnings: Depictions/mentions of violence, Strong language, Cartoonish violence, Mentions of animal abuse Pay-What-You-Ten Tickets: 10% of tickets are available for $10, in an effort to make theatre more accessible to equity-seeking groups, newcomers, artists & arts workers, and anyone for whom cost is a barrier. We believe the arts have something to offer everyone and we want to reduce financial barriers to our programming. No registration, forms to fill out, or questions asked. Just select the PWY10 ticket when booking online. Arrival at the venue: The doors will open  30 minutes ahead of showtime. Masks are welcomed inside the theatre and available at the box office. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.

Location Intrepid Studio

subvenue Intrepid Studio