“Calgary can boast we have the longest-running lunchtime theatre in the world, and Go For Gold Audrey Pham is another little gem in its crown.”
Read Hobson’s full review here.
Plus, check out this CityNews feature and this write up in The Scene.
GO FOR GOLD, AUDREY PHAM
By Camille Pavlenko
January 28 - February 16, 2025
A quirky comedy that could only happen in Calgary.
1988. It’s the age of Walkman’s and permed hair, and Calgary hosts the Winter Olympics. Audrey Pham represents Canada in the ultimate glam sport of Ski Ballet. Unfortunately for Audrey, the Athletes’ Village was not built large enough to accommodate everyone, and she is billeted with Birchwoman; the notorious Wicked Witch of West Kensington. Can Audrey master her pirouettes on the slopes, while navigating Birchwoman’s biting sense of humour and hoarder’s paradise of a curio shop on her once-in-a-lifetime quest for the Gold?
Poster Artwork by Kate Beck
Note: Video and audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Photos of Ali DeRegt & Kira Bradley by Ben Laird
Cast and Crew:
Ali DeRegt | AUDREY PHAM
Kira Bradley | BIRCHWOMAN
BRONWYN STEINBERG | Director
NAOMI ESAU | STAGE MANAGER
CASSIE HOLMES | LIGHTING DESIGN
JULIA KIM | SET DESIGN
Tonisha Kroeger | apprentice STAGE MANAGER
Miranda Martini | SOund DESIGN
Camille Pavlenko | PLAYWRIGHT
Heather pattengale | Assistant Director
Sarah UwadiAe | costume DESIGN
Show Dates:
WEDNESDAY JAN 28 – 12PM (PREVIEW & CITY AND COUNTRY WINERY POP UP TASTING)
WEDNESDAY JAN 29 – 12PM (PREVIEW)
THURSDAY JAN 30 – 12PM (OPENING)
FRIDAY JAN 31 – 12PM & 7PM (Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. POP UP tasting)
SATURDAy FEB 1 – 12PM & 4PM (KATE LETTERS LOTS POP UP SHOP)
SUNDAY FEB 2 – 1:30PM (Relaxed & aSL-INTERPRETED, SUPER masK FRiENDLY) & LEGACY PRICING
TUESDAY FEB 4 – 12PM
WEDNESDAY FEB 5 – 12PM
THURSDAY FEB 6 – 12PM (Talk back)
FRIDAY FEB 7 – 12PM & 7PM
SATURDAy FEB 8 – 12PM & 4PM
SUNDAY FEB 9 – 1:30PM
TUESDAY FEB 11 – 12PM
WEDNESDAY FEB 12 – 12PM
THURSDAY FEB 13 – 12PM (Talk back)
FRIDAY FEB 14– 12PM & 7PM (OWL’s NEST POP UP SHOP)
SATURDAy FEB 15 – 12PM & 4PM (OWL’s NEST POP UP SHOP)
SUNDAY FEB 16 – 1:30PM (CLOSING)
Location:
Lunchbox Theatre performances take place in the Studio at Vertigo Theatre, at the base of the landmark Calgary Tower.
#161, 115 - 9 Ave. SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0P5
Note: Online ticket sales stop 60 minutes before the show but you can still call the box office 403-221-3708 to book your tickets or get them at the box office window before the show.
Doors open 30 minutes before the show.
You are welcome to pack your lunch or dinner and eat it during the show. The bar will be open before each performance to purchase snacks and drinks but there are no sandwiches or lunches for sale at the venue.
Note: We aim to have a scent-sensitivity environment. Please avoid wearing scented personal care products such as perfume, cologne, aftershave, scented lotions or creams for the body, face or hands.
We suggest this show for 12+.
Legacy Ticket Pricing
On the first Sunday afternoon performance of each production in our 50th anniversary season, we invite you to celebrate 50 years with special pick-your-price Legacy ticket options:
Original Price: $1 — the price that we charged in 1975 for our very first shows!
Legacy Discount: $19.75 — in honour of our founding year, 1975.
*Plus a $1 ticketing fee
These special ticket prices are available over the phone at 403-221-3708 or in person at the box office window. The performance that the special Legacy pricing will be available for Go For Gold, Audrey Pham! is on Sunday, February 2 at 1:30 pm.
What is a Talk Back?
After the show's performance, most (usually all) of the actors return to the stage to answer your questions and provide insight into the play you have just experienced.
Group Bookings
Make some memories with your staff this holiday season - get the group discount! Group rates are available for bookings of 10 or more and are a very affordable $25 per ticket. Call our box office at 403-221-3708 from 10 AM - 4 PM, Monday to Friday.
Volunteers
Our volunteers make it possible for us to do what we do, and we're always on the lookout for dedicated and passionate individuals to help us out!
See a show for free! Usher or volunteer front of house for any of our shows.
