Lunchbox Theatre presents engaging, accessible one-act plays primarily at lunchtime, focusing on new Canadian works that examine and explore socially relevant issues. We seek to provide memorable experiences that reflect today’s realities and expand our understanding of life. Lunchbox is a hub for artistic learning — for audiences, artists as well as new plays. Since 1975, Lunchbox Theatre has been motivated by our founders’ desire “to present live theatre during the lunch hour to downtown shoppers and workers.”

You are welcome to pack your lunch, dinner or a snack and eat it during the show!

If you’d like to purchase a sandwich or a small meal, as well as coffee or tea, we suggest Aroma Cafe, which is located just steps from our theatre in cSPACE Marda Loop.

All parking is free. There is some parking available in the lot on the north side of the building.

If the lot is full, we suggest using the street parking available on 17th St, 29th Ave, 16th St and 30th Ave.

Finally, there is an overflow lot located kitty-corner to cSPACE off of 16th St.

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If you need to get in touch with someone from Lunchbox, and your regular contact is unavailable, please email admin@lunchboxtheatre.com and we will be happy to assist you.

The best way you can support Lunchbox is through financial donations. Every dollar helps us to deliver the quality artistic programming you have come to expect from Lunchbox Theatre. For donation options, please visit lunchboxtheatre.com/ways-to-give.

If you would like to let us know about your work, or inquire about future programming, you can reach out to us at ad@lunchboxtheatre.com.

Lunchbox Theatre is proud to offer an ASL translated performance for select shows in our season.

There will be no changes to the production on stage. The interpreters will stand on the seating level to audience left side of the stage and will be lit accordingly throughout the performance so that our patrons who require this support can see them.

Our interpreters are working very hard to give the most accurate interpretation of the language on stage, so we ask that patrons please refrain from speaking to them during the performance.

Audio described shows can help people who are blind or have low vision. The action of the play is described through a headset by trained describers so that you can follow what is happening visually onstage along with the rest of the audience. There is no change to the performance, and audience members that are not using the headsets to access audio description will likely not even know it’s happening.

Relaxed performances are designed to welcome audience members who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. Small modifications are made to the production and the patron experience to “relax” the experience (for example audience lights are left slightly on, so that it is easier to come and go from your seat if needed.) Anyone can purchase tickets to attend the relaxed show, but the people who have gained the most benefit from relaxed performances in the past include individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Sensory Disorders and more! All are welcome at a Relaxed Performance, and the changes do not interfere with the performance. Whether you may need to make some noise, move around a bit, leave for a break in the lobby, you're welcome in our theatre.