***Inner Elder***

Written and performed by Michelle Thrush
**January 20 - 30, 2027**
*A surprising, personal performance exploring Indigenous identity.*
Award-winning Cree artist Michelle Thrush weaves real-life memories with laughter, grace, and playfulness to explore her inner Elder. From a childhood spent searching for Indigenous representation while flipping through television channels, to first finding success as an actor while being cast as a stereotype of her culture, Thrush brings her story to life with vivid humour as she navigates a world of substance abuse, aliens, and the spiritual presence of her guiding grandmothers. No audience is prepared for what happens when Thrush finally embodies her inner Elder.

Inner Elder premiered at Lunchbox Theatre as part of One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo in 2018 to standing ovations and sold-out houses. Thrush won the Calgary 2018 Betty Mitchell Award for Outstanding Performance, and the play was nominated for Outstanding

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Cast and Crew:

TBA

Show Dates:

Wednesday Jan 20 – 12pm

Wednesday jan 20 - 7:30pm

Thurs Jan 21 - 12pm

Friday Jan 22 - 12pm

friday jan 22 - 7:30pm

Saturday Jan 23 – 12pm

saturday jan 23 - 4pm (Relaxed, Legacy pricing, ASL or AD TBD)

Tuesday Jan 26 – 12pm

Wed Jan 27 – 12pm

wednesday jan 27 - 7:30pm

Thurs Jan 28 - 12pm with a Talk back

Friday Jan 29 - 12pm

friday jan 29 - 7:30pm

Saturday Jan 30 – 12pm

Location:

Lunchbox Theatre performances take place in the Studio Theatre at cSPACE in Marda Loop.

1721 29th Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta T2T 6T7

There is a surface parking lot located off 29th avenue as well as on-street parking, and Calgary Transit’s number 6, 7 and 22 bus routes will get you within a few blocks.

Note: Online ticket sales stop 60 minutes before the show but you can still call the box office 403-265-4292 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.

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.

Legacy Ticket Pricing

On the first Sunday afternoon performance of each production in our 51st anniversary season, we invite you to celebrate 51 years with special Legacy ticket price: $19.75 — in honour of our founding year, 1975.

The performance that the special Legacy pricing will be available for Beyond The Sea is on Saturday January 23, at 4pm.

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 403-265-4292 from 10 AM - 4 PM, Monday to Friday.