RIBSTONE
Written and performed by Christopher Hunt
October 7 - 17, 2026
A vulnerable, hilarious guided tour through the complicated history of southern Alberta.
Back by popular demand, RIBSTONE is an intimate storytelling performance from one of Calgary’s best loved entertainers. Music and history come together as Christopher Hunt weaves tales of his family’s ranching roots. With old-time folksiness, old-time music, and old-time humour, Christopher retells the story of Alberta with modern eyes, stopping to spin a yarn or two along the way. From a butcher shop in Calgary to a long-vanished Blackfoot sacred site, RIBSTONE asks: What do we inherit? What do we forget? And what stories are ours to tell?
Called “beautiful and personal” by the Calgary Herald, RIBSTONE sold out its entire run at Lunchbox last January as part of the High Performance Rodeo.
Cast and Crew:
Christopher Hunt | Writer / Performer
Jamie Dunsdon | Director / Lighting Designer
Hanne Loosen | Set Designer / Crankie images
Ralamy Kneeshaw | Costume Designer
Tim Williams | Music Consultant / "Ribstone Waltz" Composer
Telly James | Indigenous Consultant
Leo Wieser | Crankie Designer / Builder
Keri Halfacre | Set Builder
Show Dates:
Wed Oct 7 – 12pm Preview
Wed Oct 7 - 7:30pm Opening Gala fundraiser
Thurs Oct 8 - 12pm
Friday Oct 9 - 12pm
Friday Oct 9 - 7:30pm
Saturday Oct 10 – 12pm
Saturday Oct 10 - 4pm (Relaxed , Legacy pricing, ASL or AD)
Tuesday Oct 13 – 12pm
Wednesday Oct 14– 12pm
Wednesday Oct 14 - 7:30pm
Thurs Oct 15 - 12pm with a Talk back
Friday Oct 16 - 12pm
Friday Oct 16 - 7:30pm
Saturday Oct 17 – 12pm
Saturday oct 17 - 4pm
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 RIBSTONE is on SATURDAY October 10, at 4 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 403-265-4292 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.
2026-27 SEASON
