Ghost River Theatre

Ghost River Theatre (GRT) is a Canadian devised theatre company based in Calgary, Alberta. It describes itself as "Canada's premier devised performance company" and is dedicated to creating, developing, and producing original live performance experiences through imaginative research and experimentation. The company is led by Artistic Director Eric Rose and Executive Director Sharon Kahanoff. GRT's creative process is collaborative and rigorous, bringing together diverse perspectives and talents to co-create work that blends high-tech visual spectacle with low-fi theatrical magic. The company premieres its productions in Calgary before touring them nationally and internationally. Its mission is to drive boundary-pushing and immersive creative experiences in original live performance, and it positions itself as a catalyst for enriching Calgary's arts community. Over its more than three-decade history, Ghost River Theatre has produced a roster of critically acclaimed works, including ONE, The Highest Step in the World, Tomorrow's Child, GIANT, The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst, and STRUCK. The company engages audiences in meaning-making experiences that push the boundaries of live performance while wrestling with complex themes. As a not-for-profit arts organization, GRT holds annual general meetings and engages with its community through social media and other channels. It continues to develop new work, with a 2026-27 Works in Progress season announced on its website.

Ghost River Theatre is a devised theatre company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. According to its website, it has a 32-year history of creating original live performance works. The company was founded with a mission to drive boundary-pushing and immersive creative experiences in original live performance, and it has become a catalyst for enriching Calgary's arts community. Over its history, GRT has developed a unique collaborative creation process that recognizes and utilizes the unique abilities of all participants. The company premieres its work in Calgary and then tours it nationally and internationally. Its productions are known for embracing a hybrid of high-tech visual spectacle with low-fi theatrical magic, constantly reframing and rediscovering what theatre is and is capable of. The company's critically acclaimed productions include ONE, The Highest Step in the World, Tomorrow's Child, GIANT, The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst, and STRUCK, among many others. These works reflect GRT's intention to engage audiences in meaning-making experiences that push the boundaries of live performance while wrestling with complex themes. As of its 2026-27 season, Ghost River Theatre continues to develop new work under the leadership of Artistic Director Eric Rose and Executive Director Sharon Kahanoff. The company remains active in Calgary's theatre scene and maintains a digital presence through its website and social media.

• Ghost River Theatre has a 32-year history of creating original live performance works.

• Productions include ONE, The Highest Step in the World, Tomorrow's Child, GIANT, The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst, and STRUCK.

• 2026 Annual General Meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026.

• 2026-27 Works in Progress season announced.

Canada's premier devised performance company, creating boundary-pushing and immersive original live performance.

• ONE

• The Highest Step in the World

• Tomorrow's Child

• GIANT

• The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst

• STRUCK

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2. 2Our Company — Ghost River Theatreghostrivertheatre.com
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