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SUMMARY:Swamp Donkey presents A Taste of Things to Come
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre in Bragg Creek for our production of A Taste of Things to Come! \nSYNOPSIS:\nA Taste of Things to Come is a laugh-out-loud\, fabulously fun romp that celebrates the friendships of four very different women.  There was a time when the kitchen was a proving ground for women\, a time when cooking up a tasty casserole garnered the same respect as being the CEO of Sears.  In 1957\, four women see an opportunity to make their mark and enter a Betty Crocker Cooking Contest in hopes of changing their lives.  When they meet up again in 1967\, what they get is more than what they bargained for… just a little taste of things to come (synopsis from www.concordtheatricals.com).\nA Taste of Things to Come is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals (www.concordtheatricals.com). \nPRODUCTION INFORMATION:\nPlease note that all tickets are for rush seating.\nTheatre doors open 30 minutes before showtime.\nThis musical is suitable for audience members of all ages.\nRun time is approximately 2.5 hours. \nPERFORMANCES:\nOctober 16 to 25\, 2026\n1.      Friday\, October 16\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\n2.      Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\n3.      Sunday\, October 18\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.\n4.      Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (Pay What You Can Performance)\n5.      Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.\n6.      Friday\, October 23\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\n7.      Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\n8.      Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swamp-donkey-presents-a-taste-of-things-to-come/
LOCATION:Swamp Donkey Theatre\, 16 White Avenue\, Bragg Creek\, AB\, T0L 0K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Bragg Creek
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SUMMARY:Swamp Donkey presents Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Join our youth musical theatre course participants at Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre in Bragg Creek for our production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.! \nSYNOPSIS: \nRebellion is nigh in Matilda Jr.\, a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination!  This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.\nMatilda has astonishing wit\, intelligence… and special powers!  She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher\, the highly loveable Miss Honey.  Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing\, however – the school’s mean headmistress\, Miss Trunchbull\, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules.  But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts\, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace (synopsis from www.mtishows.com).\nRoald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. \nPRODUCTION INFORMATION: \nPlease note that all tickets are for rush seating.\nTheatre doors open 30 minutes before showtime.\nThis musical is suitable for audience members of all ages.\nRun time is approximately 1 hour. \nPERFORMANCES \nNovember 20 to 22\, 2026\n1.      Friday\, November 20\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\n2.      Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.\n3.      Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.\n4.      Sunday\, November 22\, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. \nTickets available at swampdonkeytheatre.ca
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swamp-donkey-presents-roald-dahls-matilda-the-musical-jr/
LOCATION:Swamp Donkey Theatre\, 16 White Avenue\, Bragg Creek\, AB\, T0L 0K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Bragg Creek
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SUMMARY:Swamp Donkey presents A Bragg Creek Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our holiday production of A Bragg Creek Christmas! This original holiday musical is inspired by true events that took place in Bragg Creek in the 1950s. Certain to tug at your heartstrings\, A Bragg Creek Christmas is the perfect way to bring joy to your holiday season. \n\n\n\n\nA Bragg Creek Christmas runs December 17-20\, 2026. Tickets for A Bragg Creek Christmas and all our musical theatre productions are available on our website at www.swampdonkeytheatre.ca. \nGroup Tickets:\nAre you interested in bringing a group to one of our performances? Please contact us at swampdonkeytheatre@gmail.com about discounted group ticket pricing. We can arrange alternate dates for your group if the performance dates currently offered don’t work for you. \nRestaurant and Retail Partners: Why not spend the day in Bragg Creek? We have partnered with eleven local restaurants\, the Bragg Creek Distillers\, and a number of local retail shops. Our partners offer discounts on meals and beverages on performance dates when you present your Swamp Donkey performance ticket. A complete list of our partners and their offers is available on our website. We look forward to seeing you at the theatre! \nTrisha Dawn Gizen\nFounder & Executive Director \n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre in Bragg Creek for our holiday production of A Bragg Creek Christmas! \nSYNOPSIS:\nOur original holiday musical\, A Bragg Creek Christmas\, is inspired by true events that took place in Bragg Creek.  Certain to tug at your heartstrings\, A Bragg Creek Christmas is the perfect way to bring joy to your holiday season. \nPRODUCTION INFORMATION:\nPlease note that all tickets are for rush seating.\nTheatre doors open 30 minutes before showtime.\nThis musical is suitable for audience members of all ages.\nRun time is approximately 2.5 hours. \nPERFORMANCES:\nDecember 17 to 20\, 2026\n1.      Thursday\, December 17\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.\n2.      Thursday\, December 17\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\n3.      Friday\, December 18\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\n4.      Saturday\, December 19\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.\n5.      Saturday\, December 19\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\n6.      Sunday\, December 20\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. \nTickets available at swampdonkeytheatre.ca
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swamp-donkey-presents-a-bragg-creek-christmas/
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SUMMARY:Swamp Donkey presents Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical
DESCRIPTION:Join our youth musical theatre course participants at Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre in Bragg Creek for our production of Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical! \nSYNOPSIS:\nOlympus: The Greek Rock Musical is a laugh-out-loud rock musical where ancient myths meet modern mischief!  The Greek gods\, tired of their immortal routines\, spark a competition to meddle with mortals and prove who’s the greatest Greek god of all time.  When a group of modern-day cousins set off on a hike to “Olympus Overlook\,” they have no idea they’re about to be tested by ancient deities.  With catchy songs\, heartfelt moments\, and plenty of laughs\, Olympus is a mythic adventure about family\, connection\, and discovering that the real view from the top is the one you share together.\nOlympus: The Greek Rock Musical is presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (bbbpress.com). \nPRODUCTION INFORMATION:\nPlease note that all tickets are for rush seating.\nTheatre doors open 30 minutes before showtime.\nThis musical is suitable for audience members of all ages.\nRun time is approximately 45 minutes. \nPERFORMANCES:\nMarch 5 to 6\, 2027\n1.      Friday\, March 5\, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.\n2.      Saturday\, March 6\, 2027 at 12:00 p.m.\n3.      Saturday\, March 6\, 2027 at 4:00 p.m. \nTickets available at swampdonkeytheatre.ca
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swamp-donkey-presents-olympus-the-greek-rock-musical/
LOCATION:Swamp Donkey Theatre\, 16 White Avenue\, Bragg Creek\, AB\, T0L 0K0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Swamp Donkey presents Dear Evan Hansen
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre in Bragg Creek for our production of Dear Evan Hansen! \nSYNOPSIS:\nDear Evan Hansen is a musical with a message that has resonated with audiences around the world: “You Will Be Found.”  Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life.  But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy\, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else.  As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel\, though\, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for (synopsis from www.mtishows.com). \nDear Evan Hansen is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI\, www.mtishows.com. \nPRODUCTION INFORMATION:\nPlease note that all tickets are for rush seating.\nTheatre doors open 30 minutes before showtime.\nThis musical addresses themes of mental health\, depression\, and suicide and contains some adult language and\, as such\, may not be suitable for some audience members.\nRun time is approximately 2.5 hours. \nPERFORMANCES:\nApril 30 to May 9\, 2027\n1.      Friday\, April 30\, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.\n2.      Saturday\, May 1\, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.\n3.      Saturday\, May 1\, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.\n4.      Sunday\, May 2\, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.\n5.      Wednesday\, May 5\, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. (Pay What You Can Performance)\n6.      Friday\, May 7\, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.\n7.      Saturday\, May 8\, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.\n8.      Saturday\, May 8\, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.\n9.      Sunday\, May 9\, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. \nTickets available at swampdonkeytheatre.ca
URL:https://highcountrynews.ca/event/swamp-donkey-presents-dear-evan-hansen/
LOCATION:Swamp Donkey Theatre\, 16 White Avenue\, Bragg Creek\, AB\, T0L 0K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Bragg Creek
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