Hit & Myth

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Craig passes the time with performer, Ethan Vasquez Taylor, to discuss the new play “Botticelli in The Fire”.

The two discuss the importance of telling marginalized stories, the Calgary theatre scene, getting into character and the all the wonderful things that come with being Q***r.

“Botticelli in The Fire” runs from March 4th - 15th at the Big Secret Theatre at , produced by with the generous support of . Tickets now available!

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Not sure about you, but we are definitely getting excited for Botticelli in the Fire, our upcoming collaboration with 🖤🖤🖤

A LOVE STORY, A REBELLION, A MIRROR TO OUR TIMES

Botticelli in the Fire
March 4–14, 2026
Big Secret Theatre, Werklund Centre
Written by Jordan Tannahill, Directed by Clare Preuss
Produced by Downstage with the generous support of Hit & Myth Productions

From the mind of one of Canada’s most celebrated playwrights, comes a bold reimagining of Renaissance Florence. The past collides with the present in this extravagant and dangerous spectacle. In a world where artists drive sports cars, text their lovers, and play squash in between revolutions, one man’s passion for beauty could ignite a political firestorm. As society teeters on the edge, can art survive the flames?

Please Note: The play contains scenes with nudity, s*x and violence - recommended for 16+

We don’t know about you, but we love nothing more than to kick the year off with ♥️♥️♥️

Get • WEEK 1 LINEUP 🎭✨

The 40th Annual High Performance Rodeo kicks off with a week of performances that push every boundary of live art.

The One Yellow Rabbit ensemble returns with DREAM MACHINE, and the perennial favourite TEN MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL is back in force. Oh, we also have a chain‑smoking, half‑swan, half‑ballerina 🦢🔥 in SWAN?.

Join us for PERFORMS TOM WAITS, where everyday objects explode into sound, and check out our brand new POSTER SHOW in collaboration with 🖼️.

Are you ready for it?

WEEK 1: Tuesday, Jan. 13 to Sunday, Jan. 18 you can experience...

And that’s just the beginning. Swipe to start building your own Rodeo adventure ➡️.

🎭 Ten Minute Play Festival | Jan. 13
🎭 Poster Show | Jan. 13 - 31
🎭 Dream Machine | Jan. 14 - 24
🎭 ProArts | Hello Moth | Jan. 14
🎭 TD Amplify | Jan. 16
🎭 The End of the World Cabaret | Jan. 17
🎭 Performs Tom Waits | Jan. 15 - 17
🎭 DOT | Jan. 15 - Jan. 17
🎭 SWAN? | Jan. 15 - 18
🎭 Rare Beauties | Jan. 15 - 25

🎟️ All tickets on sale on Nov 14. More info at oyr.org/hprodeo

🗓 January 13–31, 2026
🔗 Link in bio for the full schedule