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It’s a story of a family thrown into crisis. Dancing Sky Theatre is getting set to give the world a first glimpse of Daniel Macdonald’s brand new play Blow Wind (May 11 – 27, 2018). The show was commissioned by the theatre company to round out its anniversary celebrations. The story is of Kathleen, played […]

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Dancing Sky Theatre: lacing up after 20 years for Life After Hockey

February 19, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

The love of the game and the love of theatre are bringing one of Saskatchewan’s favourite actors back to the stage after 20 years. Sean Hoy is returning to Dancing Sky Theatre to reprise his role as Rink Rat Brown in Ken Brown’s beloved Life After Hockey as part of the theatre’s 20th anniversary season. “It’s […]

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Panto pride strong as Dancing Sky revisits Farmer Joe

November 29, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

Original music, playful puppets and plenty of mayhem are at the forefront of these shows. This year, in honour of the theatre’s 20th anniversary, the team decided to bring back a fan favourite, Farmer Joe And The Money Trees. This show was the inaugural prairie panto in 2004 and was written by an all-star cast including […]

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Dancing Sky celebrates 20 years of prairie stories

November 1, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

“This is a little miracle, what they’ve done!” It’s the quick answer that flows from playwright Kelley-Jo Burke when you ask her about Dancing Sky Theatre’s 20th Anniversary. “That place is like a bubble that’s supposed to pop but never does,” Burke explains. “You aren’t supposed to be able to open a small theatre 40 […]

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Dancing Sky Theatre’s taking a bite out of comedy

May 2, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

It’s a fish out of water story many in this province will recognize. Two city slickers find themselves in a sleepy little place on the prairies where nothing ever happens. Add in two local farmers, determined to sit on their porch, drink beer and solve the world’s problems and you’ve got a scenario ripe for […]

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Sask. play premieres with message of reconciliation

April 25, 2016 Britainy Zapshalla

A First Nations story with universal themes is about to debut on Dancing Sky Theatre’s stage. Popcorn Elder is a new work by Saskatchewan playwright Curtis Peeteetuce. The story centers on Darren, a young Cree man who’s just been released from prison and Wally, Darren’s father, who wants to help rebuild their lives. “There […]