The Citadel 
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The Citadel

The Citadel Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Edmonton in the Arts District and houses five performing spaces: Shoctor Theatre, Maclab Theatre, Rice Theatre, Tucker Amphitheatre and Zeidler Hall.

We are Canada’s largest not-for-profit theatre. In our 2007-08 season we present 11 plays and the Teens @ The Turn Festival, a 10-day series of theatre events created by teens for teens.

We are home to the Eldon and Anne Foote Theatre School which offers theatre classes, workshops and camps for children, teens and adults.

We invest in the creation of new work and have committed to developing and premiering two new Canadian plays each year by the 2008/09 season.

Shoctor Theatre

2007/08 Season

Noises Off  Sept 22 – Oct 14, 2007
Disney's Beauty and the Beast presented by Canadian Western Bank Jan 19 – Feb 24, 2008 Half Life  March 8 – 30, 2008 Fire  April 26 – May 18, 2008
Hana's Suitcase  Nov 3 – 15, 2007

Maclab Theatre

2007/08 Season

Vimy  Oct 20 – Nov 11, 2007 Macbeth  Feb 9 – March 2, 2008 ATB Financial presents A Christmas Carol  Dec 1 – 23, 2007

Rice Theatre

2007/08 Season

I, Claudia  October 9 – 28, 2007 Shining City  Feb 5 – 24, 2008 The December Man  March 4 – 23, 2008    

Zeidler Hall

Metro Cinema Metro Cinema is a community-based non-profit society devoted to the exhibition and promotion of Canadian, international and independent film and video in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

To this end, Metro exhibits an eclectic blend of film, video and media arts, that are not screened anywhere else in the city. Metro’s focus is on presenting a broad selection of educational, cultural and innovative works. The Society operates with the ongoing assistance of a large volunteer base. We regularly distribute a program, facilitate discussion, and bring in artists.


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PARKING

Parking Map Downtown parking information PDF document (1 MB)
CANADA PLACE PARKADE
9700 Jasper Ave.
Entrance on 97 St. North of Jasper Ave.
Evening Rate 6 PM to 1 AM: $3
LIBRARY PARKADE
10165 – 100 St.
Entrances on 99 St. and Rice Howard Way
Evening Rate 6 PM to 1 AM: $3
Library Parkade Rates PDF document
Parking in the Canada Place and Library Parkades allows access to the Theatre through the Pedway. Access to these lots is at 97th, 99th and 100th Streets, one block north of Jasper.

CITY HALL PARKADE
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Entrance on 99 St.
Evening Rate after 6 PM: $.50/hour
CITY MARKET SURFACE LOT
10165 – 97 St.
Entrance on 101 and 102 Ave.

PLEASE allow plenty of time to park before the show begins.
Downtown Edmonton is often busy in the evening and spaces may be limited.


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BOX OFFICE HOURS
For the week of May 12 – 18, 2008

Monday
May 12
Tuesday
May 13
Wednesday
May 14
Thursday
May 15
Friday
May 16
Saturday May 17 Sunday
May 18
9:30 AM
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4:30 PM
9:30 AM
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6:30 PM
9:30 AM
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6:30 PM
9:30 AM
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6:30 PM
9:30 AM
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6:30 PM
12 PM
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6:30 PM
12 PM
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5 PM

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Wheelchair Access

Our theatres have a limited number of wheelchair positions for mobility-reduced patrons. Please request wheelchair seating when purchasing your tickets.

Hearing Enhancement

We are pleased to offer infrared headsets to patrons with hearing loss. Headsets are available from the Coat Check in the main lobby or from the ushers at the theatre doors prior to each performance. You will be asked to leave ID with the usher until the headset is returned.

Washrooms

All of our washroom facilities are open for every performance. Please ask an usher for directions.

Babies and Young Children

The Citadel Theatre does not allow babes-in-arms or children under five years of age into our theatres.  Please see individual play descriptions for specific age recommendations. The majority of our plays are intended for adult audiences. Please check with our Box Office if you have any concerns or require additional information.

Gift Certificates

Looking for a unique gift? Citadel Theatre Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and have no expiry date. The recipient can pick the play they want to see — a perfect fit every time. Gift certificates can be purchased at our Box Office or online.

Dine & Play

For that special occasion, Dine & Play includes dinner for two from a set menu at one of our three partner restaurants and two tickets to a play; a memorable evening to treasure always. Call our Box Office for details and a list of our restaurant partners.

Hotel Partners

Extend your special evening out by staying in one of Edmonton’s fine downtown hotels. Reserve a room at one of our partner hotels and take advantage of special Citadel room rates. Both are within walking distance of the theatre.

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Special Citadel rates available online
Please use promotional code PRCTG1
Union Bank Inn
Please call UBI for Special Citadel rates:
(780) 423-3600

Lost and Found

Please contact the Box Office if you require assistance in this area:
Tel: (780) 425-1820
Email: boxoffice@citadeltheatre.com


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Preparing For Your Visit to the Citadel Theatre

LATE SEATING: When seating latecomers, we endeavour to minimize the inconvenience to all patrons and actors. If arriving late you will be seated at the back of the Theatre at the first appropriate opportunity as directed by Front of House staff. You are welcome to move to your assigned seats at Intermission.

CHILDREN: The Citadel Theatre does not allow babes-in-arms or children under five years of age into our theatres. Please see individual play descriptions for specific age recommendations.

AUDIENCE ADVISORIES: Some of our plays are intended for mature audiences. Please check with our Box Office if you require additional information regarding the content of any of our plays.

RECORDING DEVICES: Video or still cameras, and all other recording devices are not permitted at any of the productions.

PAGERS AND CELL PHONES: To prevent disrupting the performance we ask that all pagers and cell phones are turned off or set to vibrate.

PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE of patrons who have allergies to perfumes or colognes.


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Exchanges

On occasion you may find you have a conflict with a performance date. To exchange your tickets please contact our Box Office at least 24 HOURS prior to the show. If you would like to do an exchange while attending a different performance, please do so at our Box Office Tuesday to Saturday until 7 PM.

Lost Tickets

As a subscriber, if you lose your tickets to any performance, please call our Box Office before the performance and we will prepare a duplicate set.

Missed Performances

We do not refund or exchange tickets for missed performances. If you are unable to use your tickets, we suggest giving them to friends or phoning the Box Office at least 24 hours prior to the performance and exchanging them for another date.

To our valued subscribers we offer a tax-deductible receipt for unusable tickets up to 24 hours before the show.

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