children’s theatre
opening fri feb 5
Lord of the Flies Until Saturday, Feb. 20. Based on the 1954 dystopian novel by Nobel Prizewinning English author William Golding about a group of British boys stuck on an uninhabited island who try to govern themselves with disastrous results. At Beddington Heights Community Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N. W. Performances at 12: 30 and 7 p. m. with matinees at 2 p. m. $ 21 - $ 26.25. 403- 216- 0808, storybooktheatre.org.
sat feb 6 + sun feb 7
Elska: Middle of Nowhere A colourful blend of synth- pop, storytelling, puppetry, and theatre. Children take on an adventure to an imaginary Arctic island to meet the flora and fauna, including the very wise Winter Bear, a sensitive, little green friend named The Goobler, and a vast colony of Lost Socks. At Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons. Performances at 1 and 3: 30 p. m. $ 24. artscommons.ca.
sun feb 7
Marita and Her Heart’s Desire A magical, mysterious and funny story of a little girl who believes the moon can grant her heart’s desire. At Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, U of C. 3: 30 - 5 p. m. $ 12 - $ 15. calgarypromusica.ca.
until sun feb 7
My Family and Other Endangered
Species Phineas William Walsh has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the natural world. What he doesn’t understand is why his parents can’t live together. Also, Phin is worried sick about what humans are doing to the planet. So, when a White’s Tree Frog ends up in an aquarium in his fourth- grade classroom, it’s the last straw. At Vertigo Theatre Centre, 115 9th Ave. S. E. Performances at 7 p. m. with matinees at 2 p. m. $ 20. 403- 2213708, vertigotheatre.com.
opening tue feb 11
Village of Idiots Until Saturday, Feb. 20. Presented by Calgary Young People’s Theatre. The village of Chelm is known throughout the land as “the village of idiots.” Of course, the citizens of Chelm don’t see it that way, and when an outsider arrives in the village, it’ll take more than a little Chelmnik wisdom to prevent disaster. West Village Theatre, 2007 10th Ave. S. W. Performances at 7 p. m. and matinees at 2 p. m. $ 14 - $ 17. cypt. ca.
ongoing
Snow White Until Sunday, Feb. 21. Enjoy this magical fairytale which features the magic mirror, poisoned apple and all the characters including the evil queen, the seven dwarfs and, of course, Snow White. At Crossroads Market, 1235 26th Ave. S. E. Performances at 1 and 3 p. m. $ 12. 403- 265- 5682, loosemoose.com.