Pumphouse Theatre and Alberta Drama Festival Association present:
The Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival
April 1 - 4, 2026
@ Victor Mitchell Theatre (Pumphouse Theatre 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW)
The Pumphouse Theatre and Alberta Drama Festival Association are at it again for the Annual Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival. Over four evenings, from April 1st – 4th, 2026 we are thrilled to be presenting ten one-act plays from a diverse array of local artists. From drama to comedy, new work to classics, the One Act Play Festival offers something for everyone.
From drama to comedy, new work to classics, the One Act Play Festival offers something for everyone
This years’ festival includes the following shows:
Deep End Players presents M.E.N.S.A. by Mary Wood
Bounce House presents Switch by Tom Szysko
Black Dog Theatre presents The Weight of a Dog by Mark Edwards
Eleventh Hour presents Guardian Angel by Jenna AndersonÂ
Ma-Teresa Productions presents Has Anyone Seen My Moral Compass by Trish Clark
Full Circle Theatre presents Lady Jane Waiting by AJ Pearce
Joseph Fernando presents The Ballad of Rogue Planets by Joseph Fernando
Family Drama Theatre Club presents Maya Aparanta by Bruce MacDonalf
Ivan Guevara Garcia presents La Danza De Los Viejitos by Ivan Guevara Garcia
Urban Stories Theatre presents A Different Kind of Party by Carolyn Wright-Stronski
Each night will feature a new group of performances, all which will run between ten to sixty minutes in length. After the shows are completed, the audience is encouraged to stay for our festival adjudicator’s public adjudication. An award ceremony will take place on Saturday April 4th where our festival adjudicator will decide the recipients of the Calgary Region Awards including Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Direction, Outstanding Technical Merit, Outstanding New Work, and Outstanding Production. The recipient of this last award will represent the Calgary Region at the Provincial Festival happening in May in Leduc. The Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival is an exciting way to see some of Calgary’s most passionate up and coming theatre artists. Come take in a night of great entertainment while supporting local performing arts!
The Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival
April 1 – 4, 2026 at Victor Mitchell Theatre, Pumphouse Theatre
7:30PM Nightly
Tickets: $17 Adult General Admission
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
 If you have questions or concerns, contact prod@pumphousetheatre.ca or 403.263.0079 ext 100
About the ADFA
The Alberta Drama Festival Association is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to encourage, develop and maintain community theatre in Alberta.
The main vehicle for pursuing this mandate is the adult, non-professional One-Act Play Festivals held throughout Alberta.
Regional organizations in each of the nine zones host annual festivals which bring together community groups in a celebration and sharing of theatre excellence.Â
About the Pumphouse Theatre
 For over 50 years, the Pumphouse Theatre has been a home for Calgary’s emerging performing arts scene.
In any given year more than a dozen companies will produce over 35 shows in the two theatres. The many diverse groups that perform at the Pumphouse Theatre range from large established companies to small up-and-coming artists’ collectives.
The Pumphouse Theatre is committed not only to providing a high-quality venue for the arts but also to keeping the venue affordable for Calgary’s arts community