Lunchbox Theatre

Lunchbox Theatre is a theatre company in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since 1975, it has been motivated by its founders' desire "to present live theatre during the lunch hour to downtown shoppers and workers." Its mission is to present and develop engaging, accessible one-act plays—performed primarily at lunchtime—with a focus on Canadian stories that examine and explore socially relevant issues. It provides opportunities for local theatre professionals, including emerging artists, and supports the creation of new works through its Stage One and Stage Two initiatives.

Lunchbox Theatre is a theatre company in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since 1975, it has been motivated by its founders' desire "to present live theatre during the lunch hour to downtown shoppers and workers." The very first performance, on September 15, 1975, sold out every seat. The company states that one-acts created at Lunchbox are now produced internationally, and that Lunchbox actors have become names on stage and screen. Its founders included Bartley Bard, Margaret Bard and Betty Gibb.

Lunchbox Theatre describes itself as the most successful lunchtime theatre in the world.

• RIBSTONE

  Written and performed by Christopher Hunt, scheduled October 7 - 17, 2026; described as an intimate storytelling performance from one of Calgary's best loved entertainers.

1. 1Lunchbox Theatrelunchboxtheatre.com
2. 2Our Story — Lunchbox Theatrelunchboxtheatre.com