Ridge
By Brendan McLeod & performed by The Fugitives
November 5 – November 16, 2025
A Remembrance Day tribute with music from renowned Canadian band The Fugitives.
Mixing stories from the frontlines with live music, Ridge brings one of the deadliest battles of the First World War to life in a new, visceral way. Calgarian Brendan McLeod explores the misconceptions and various perspectives surrounding the battle of Vimy Ridge, tying it to other formative events in our nation’s past and asking difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve. In addition to original music by The Fugitives, the show features inventive musical interpretations of soldier songs from the war and provides a personal, intimate examination of our connection to the past.
Poster Artwork by Jae Sterling
Note: Video and audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Cast and Crew:
TBA
Show Dates:
Limited two week run
Wed Nov 5 – 12pm Preview
Thurs Nov 6- 12pm Opening
Friday Nov 7 - 12pm & 7pm
Saturday Nov 8 – 12pm & 4pm
Sunday Nov 9 – 1:30pm (Relaxed & Audio Described)
Tuesday Nov 11 – 12pm & 7pm
Wed Nov 12 – 12pm
Thurs Nov 13 - 12pm with Talkback
Friday Nov 14 - 12pm & 7pm
Saturday Nov 15 – 12pm & 4pm
Sunday Nov 16 – 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
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 9, 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.