Nase Divadlo Calgary ltd.
First Czech & Slovak Community Theater in Calgary
Passion. Collaboration. Theater
Current Production
The Countdown to Premiere Begins — and Tickets Are Live!
Naše Divadlo Calgary is stepping into a brand-new chapter, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. After a wildly successful first season (thank you, Calgary!), we’re coming back bigger, bolder, and brimming with creative energy.
Written by our very own František Vaněček, this imaginative re-interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic first appeared in the early 1990s and made an immediate impression. Its revival in 2004 drew enthusiastic audiences once again, thanks to its wit, boldness, and unforgettable characters.
And now, for the first time, Calgary will get to experience it.
What You Can Expect?
A musical tragicomedy with unexpected twists.
Sharp, playful dialogue.
Songs you’ll be humming on the way home.
Fencing duels that crackle with energy.
And two gravediggers who absolutely refuse to behave.
It’s weird, witty, warm, and wonderfully theatrical — exactly the kind of show we love to make. Don’t wait — tickets are now available in presale! Grab yours before they’re gone.
Behind the Curtain: What’s Been Happening
Production on Hamlet 5 began at the end of March 2025, launching us into months of creative momentum. We started with early table reads and audio recordings, followed in May and June by Stage Combat 101, where the cast trained to make every duel precise, safe, and full of flair.
Over the summer, the actors focused on learning their lines while our backstage teams worked steadily on set construction and props, preparing the world of Elsinore piece by piece.
When September arrived, we dove straight into full rehearsals — and we’ve been going strong ever since. Our technical crew has been juggling sound design, lighting cues, and special effects, while the set team adds the finishing touches to every detail. In October, the cast also completed a Singing 101 workshop to help them feel even more confident in the musical elements of the show.
Now, as rehearsals move onto the actual stage, the actors are settling into the space, discovering their characters more deeply, and bringing the production to life moment by moment.
Premiere is only a handful of weeks away — and we can’t wait to share everything we’ve been working on with you.
