It’s wild, it’s weird, it’s always entertaining!
The annual Dolly Wiggler Cabaret promises raucous short-form performances by puppeteers, clowns, and mask performers for an adult audience.
Tickets available now!
The love child of a 1920’s Czech cabaret and a tavern in Ponoka, the Dolly Wiggler Cabaret is an infamous hallucination materializing in the probably haunted #1 Legion once a year. You cannot prepare, but you will be exposed to a packed roster of short form puppetry for adults. No promises, but the best seats are as close to the stage as you dare.
Difficult to describe, impossible to predict, This coming Dolly Wiggler Cabaret comes with not one… not TWO…. BUT THREE occasions for your viewing pleasure! (Woweee! Three shows! I never knew dreams could come true!). Our third show is for those who like a little afternoon delight on their Saturdays complete with L’Brunch! Don’t know what L’Brunch is? You will after some Sangria and Mimosas. Buy your tickets today!
Meet last year's team of rag-tag wild folks!
Returning artists included: Ellis Lalonde, Victoria Banner, Jen Bain (Friday), Hebert Poll Gutierrez, Miranda Martini, Sara McNeil, Christopher Gamble, Kaja Irwin, The Suitcase Theatre Arcade, p.a. duquette and CAPP Productions, Salt Cake Productions, Jennifer LeBlanc & Adeline Blair, the Bum Family, Bear & Badger Show, and Teatro del Froog.
With work from Dolly Wiggler newbies La ruée la v’ors (Montreal), The Beau Show, Beatrice the Dog, Iván & Mariza, Calla Wright, Coarse Arts Collective, Madisson Vermeulen, Cyan Nyde, and the FAO’s fabulous producer, Cosmo Christoffersen (Sat only).
A BIG thank you to Mudfoot Theatre for operating their free craft market before the show!
Cosmo Christofferson
Iván Guevara García
P. A. Duquette
Kaja Irwin
Kyle Hinton
Xstine Cook
Emilia Fox Hillyer
Mooky McGuinty
Saltcake Productions
La Ruée Vers Lors
Jennifer LeBlanc and Addy Blair
Dogii Chow
Miranda Martini and Daniel Foster
Calla Wright
Victoria Banner
Mariza Fernanda Iturbe Becerril
Teatro del Froog
The Bum Family
AWE-Arts & Wellness Elevation
Accessibility accommodations in place for March 21 show
SHOW INFORMATION
Ticket prices are based on section. Refer to the section map on the ticketing site.
Described audio and ASL interpretation will be available during the Mar 21, 1 pm showing.
Please note that best visibility of the ASL interpreter would be in the second row in Le Chat Noir.
If utilizing described audio or in need of ASL interpretation, you can email cosmo@puppetfestival.ca to reserve a seat closer to the front of the venue and a discount ticket.
Volunteers will be on hand to assist with wheelchair access if needed.
When checking out, there is a field to enter your accessibility requirements. Please let us know if you are a wheelchair user or have other requirements so our ushers are prepared to reserve a space for you.
This event is 18+. Some content may be more adult in nature.
Runtime is approximately 2 hours plus intermission, but could be longer.
The #1 Legion’s main entrance on 7 Ave has several steps. The venue is accessible by wheelchair through the back of the building. Volunteers will be available to guide you should you need to access the venue through the back.
- a summary of getting to the building
seating accessibility, including locations of designated seating - details about washrooms
- availability of sensory tools
- and video walkthroughs of how to get in and around the legion
Beverages available for purchase. The bar is cash only.
Part of the Festival of Animated Objects
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!