It’s wild, it’s weird, it’s always entertaining! 

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 year’s team of greats is hosted by CAOS madwoman Xstine Cook and international super clown Mooky McGuinty.

Dolly Wiggler Cabaret Poster Featuring Mooky McGuinty and Xstine Cook

Meet the upcoming team of rag-tag wild folks!

Returning artists include: 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.

Don’t miss bold 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)

Be welcome to donate/take craft supplies at Mudfoot Theatre’s free craft market happening in the lobby before the show.

Accessibility accommodations in place for March 15 show

SHOW INFORMATION

Ticket prices are based on section. Refer to the section map on the ticketing site.

Saturday, March 15 the show will have ASL interpretation, and described audio. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with wheelchair access if needed.

Please let us know your accessibility requirements in the provided section when purchasing tickets. If you do not have accessibility requirements, please write N/A.

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.

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.

There are multiple underground parkades near the venue, and the #1 Legion is easily accessible via CTrain.

Beverages available for purchase. The bar is cash only.

Part of the Festival of Animated Objects

image showing the front door of the #1 Legion in Calgary Alberta, home of the Dolly Wiggler Cabaret

Click the above button, labeled Accessibility Information, to be redirected to the Festival of Animated Objects’ website with further accessibility information.

The information includes

  • 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

For further inquiries about accessibility, please email tia@animatedobjects.ca

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Extra! Extra! Dolly Wiggler in the News!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

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