How Patty and Joanne Won High Gold

at the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance Competition

By Trevor Schmidt

November 25 – December 21, 2025

A heartwarming holiday comedy – with tap dancing!

Patty and Joanne’s Adult Beginner Tap Class has dwindled in attendance and the instructor has quit, just in time for the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance Competition. Nevertheless, the two unlikely friends decide to band together and face the judges alone for a shot at High Gold. Patty, a harried mother with a pessimistic outlook, and Joanne, a cheerful woman with a perpetual abundance of spirit, push their limitations while rediscovering their holiday spirit in this hilarious buddy comedy

Poster Artwork by Jae Sterling

Note: Video and audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.


Cast and Crew:

TBA | PatTy

TBA | JOanne

Madeline Blondal | LIGHTING DESIGN

Raynah Bourne| STAGE MANAGER

Jocelyn Hoover| CHOREOGRAPHER'

Joy Robinson| SOUND DESIGN

Trevor Schmidt| PLAYWRIGHT

Lucas Tang| APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER

Rebecca Toon | COSTUME DESIGN

BONWYN STEINBERG | DIRECTOR

TBC | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

TBC | SET DESIGN

 

Show Dates:

Tuesday Nov 25 – 12pm Preview

Wed Nov 26 – 12pm Preview

Thurs Nov 27- 12pm Opening

Friday Nov 28 - 12pm & 7pm

Saturday Nov 29 – 12pm & 4pm

Sunday Nov 30 – 1:30pm (Relaxed & ASL)

 

Tuesday Dec 2 – 12pm

Wed Dec 3 – 12pm

Thurs Dec 4- 12pm

Friday Dec 5 - 12pm & 7pm

Saturday Dec 6 – 12pm & 4pm

Sunday Dec 7 – 1:30pm

 

Tuesday Dec 9 – 12pm

Wed Dec 10 – 12pm

Thurs Dec 11- 12pm with Talkback

Friday Dec 12 - 12pm & 7pm

Saturday Dec 13 – 12pm & 4pm

Sunday Dec 14 – 1:30pm

 

Tuesday Dec 16 – 12pm

Wed Dec 17 – 12pm

Thurs Dec 18- 12pm

Friday Dec 19 - 12pm & 7pm

Saturday Dec 20 – 12pm & 4pm

Sunday Dec 21 – 1:30pm Closing


Location:

Lunchbox Theatre performances take place in the Studio at Vertigo Theatre, at the base of the landmark Calgary Tower.

#161, 115 - 9 Ave. SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0P5

Parking Information

Note: Online ticket sales stop 60 minutes before the show but you can still call the box office 403-221-3708 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.

We suggest this show for 12+.


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 Sunday November 30, at 1:30 pm.


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 403-221-3708 from 10 AM - 4 PM, Monday to Friday.


Volunteers

Our volunteers make it possible for us to do what we do, and we're always on the lookout for dedicated and passionate individuals to help us out!

See a show for free! Usher or volunteer front of house for any of our shows.


 2024-25 SEASON