Varscona Theatre

I’ve attended many a production here over the years. I have fond memories of seeing Theatre Sports back when it was here, and Oh Susanna! when that was still a thing. Other companies performances here during the Fringe and other shows are well worth seeing too!
It’ll be a big change when it reopens again following renovations… but these renovations are much needed for the space. Some things just look like they need maintenance and repair by this point, and the renovations will make the theatre more useful to the community as a whole with updating of the space and increasing the space used for various things. Additionally the bathrooms won’t look quite so out of date.
All in all I’m glad that this theatre is getting renovated and that it’ll still be here for the future!

Another fun play from Theatro Quindicino… last one at the current incarnation of the Varscona Theatre. Great local Edmonton talent!

Community theatre is a great way to spend your evening. Get together go out for a light dinner (not to heavy and you don’t want to end up napping during the show). Then sitting in a small and cozy atmosphere, watching a group of local actors and actresses who are there because they want to be, they like to entertain and are having fun with what they are doing.
Don’t expect the acting to be Broadway quality, have fun with what happens on the stage, enjoy the story and don’t criticize the performance. Enjoy your self, give your brain a relaxing entertaining evening.
The Varscona is one of a couple locations in the same neighbourhood that gives you an opportunity to be entertained. They will keep me coming back for the affordable entertainment and for a little bit of culture change. The big screen never has personal touches that can be enjoyed at a theatre like the Varscona.

Been going here for years (started sometime in high school) and it hasn’t changed a bit in quality since I left. Awesome improv on Friday and Saturday night and tickets are a steal for 2 hours of entertainment. Rapid Fire Theatre is the best — love the Whose Line is it Anyways game style that they use.
Just went here to see two shows for the Improvaganza Festival (Wednesday — Opening Night and Saturday — Rapid Fire Theatre and The Gentleman’s Club). Tickets were $ 10 and $ 15 respectively, worth every penny. Go while you still can! Perfect for a date or hang out with friends.
Plus they have cheap drinks and candy (twizzler/​nibs).

When I bring my sr. high students into the city to see some live theatre, some years we hit the Citadel, but more often I like to take them to a smaller theatre. In the fall, I always check to see what the Varscona has going on (and what is appropriate for teenagers) and pretty much every year we can find something to see. This year, we had a little snafu with our booking, but the staff, production team and actors went out of their way to accomidate us and did a super job. The venue itself is so perfectly «old strathcona» and the people running it (and putting on the shows) are pure professionals. This is a great place to see some live plays and at a fraction of the cost of the bigger theatres in the city.

This is a fantastic venue for local theatre and improv.
Having been to countless shows here from fringe productions, to the weekly improvised soap opera Die Nasty, to the awesome shows put on by Edmonton’s own Rapid Fire Theatre (specifically Friday night theatresports for us) I have to say I love the venue.
No matter where you sit, you will have a great view of the stage. The seats are fairly soft and comfortable (unlike a lot of smaller venues where you get a hard plastic seat, or wooden riser even) and it’s no problem to get settled in for a couple hours.
It’s location in the heart of Edmonton’s vibrant theatre community is perfect, as there are a lot of choices for things to do, see, and eat before or after a show.

I’ve been lucky to catch a lot of great theatre here. Improv on Friday and Saturday evenings, plus other plays along the way.
Improv here is a must-​see. I love taking friends from out of town to the Varscona to catch the great local performers here. This is also a frequently-​used venue for other shows throughout the year, and especially at the Fringe.
I watched a play titled «Gargamel» at the Varscona a couple of weeks ago. It’s a nice, intimate place to watch a show, and it’s nice to have snacks like beer and candy available in the lobby. Be warned, though, that the bathrooms aren’t very nice.
Come by during Fringe for the nightly improv soap opera for some major laughs and very impressive performances. A great venue featuring some great actors and comedians!

Superb location for theatre!

OH MY GOODNESS! Theatre sports is by far the best way to spend a Friday night in Edmonton. I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard! In fact, it’s now Sunday and I’m still laughing! So basically what Theatre Sports consists of are different improv comedy troops competing for your laughter and trust me — YOU WILL LAUGH! The host, Julian (I’m not sure if that is the proper spelling or not) should have hi own show on the comedy network as far as I’m concerned. Theatre Sports runs from 11:00pm — 1:00am. The intermission half way through is a great time to stock up on Twizzlers or Super Nibs (7 for $ 1), pop, coffee, hot chocolate, or even a cold beer. Unfortunately, the Varscona doesn’t have a lot of funding and therefore hasn’t been able to revamp their restrooms, but with the level of entertainment that you are getting for a measly $ 10 at the door, it doesn’t matter. If you haven’t been to Theatre Sports at the Varscona — it is a must see! Get there early though because it sells out fast!