Welcome to the Bull Pen.

A place where anything can happen and probably will.

Featuring the entire company of Bull Skit Comedy, Bull Pen is a high-energy, ever-evolving night of improvised theatre, and storytelling. From the dramatic face-offs of Thespian Fight Night to brand-new formats created by the cast, no two shows are ever the same.

Doors at 7:00PM
Show starts at 8:00PM

Late Night - Fully Improvised

It’s late. It’s live. It’s completely made up.

It's late-night television like you’ve never seen it before where every moment is improvised and anything can (and will) happen. With a opening monologue crafted moments before the show all by the funniest minds at Bull Skit Comedy, the night kicks off in classic talk show fashion… before veering delightfully off the rails.

Our host welcomes a rotating lineup of fascinating, exceptional, and entirely (or at least mostly) imagined guests each one more unpredictable than the last. From awkward interviews to outlandish stories, musical performances, this show pulls out all the stops.

This isn’t just a talk show. It’s a live experiment in comedy, character, and chaos.

52 Stories is a storytelling show that takes place inside the memory palace of Pick-of-the-Fringe award winning storyteller and improviser Dave Morris. One part memorization trick, one part storytelling show. Come and enjoy some heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of family, friends, love, loss, and of course, memory.

What are the things you remember? What are the things you never want to forget?

“This is a storyteller with a trick, a memorizer with a story, and a Fringe show full of magic.”
★★★★★ Edmonton Journal

“You’re in the hands of a masterful player.”
★★★★★ - Winnipeg Free Press

52 Stories is a storytelling show that takes place inside the memory palace of Pick-of-the-Fringe award winning storyteller and improviser Dave Morris. One part memorization trick, one part storytelling show. Come and enjoy some heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of family, friends, love, loss, and of course, memory.

What are the things you remember? What are the things you never want to forget?

“This is a storyteller with a trick, a memorizer with a story, and a Fringe show full of magic.”
★★★★★ Edmonton Journal

“You’re in the hands of a masterful player.”
★★★★★ - Winnipeg Free Press

Bring your lunch to the Club Café this St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy some lively Irish tunes played on our self-playing player piano! 🎹🍀 We’ll have a few snacks to nibble on, too. Free to attend and drop-in anytime from 11:30am-1:30pm.

Fool For Love: By Sam Shepherd. Director: Sarain Soonias (Member Presented). Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can't live without each other whether they like it or not. May is hiding out at an old motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie, an old flame and childhood friend, finds her there and threatens to drag her back into the life from which she had fled. Reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present mingle in an explosive, emotional experience. "Fool For Love" was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984 and is considered one of the most revered creations from legendary playwright Sam Shepherd. Mature language and situations, not suitable for younger audiences. The play runs from March 20 to 28, 2026, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

Fool For Love: By Sam Shepherd. Director: Sarain Soonias (Member Presented). Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can't live without each other whether they like it or not. May is hiding out at an old motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie, an old flame and childhood friend, finds her there and threatens to drag her back into the life from which she had fled. Reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present mingle in an explosive, emotional experience. "Fool For Love" was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984 and is considered one of the most revered creations from legendary playwright Sam Shepherd. Mature language and situations, not suitable for younger audiences. The play runs from March 20 to 28, 2026, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

Fool For Love: By Sam Shepherd. Director: Sarain Soonias (Member Presented). Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can't live without each other whether they like it or not. May is hiding out at an old motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie, an old flame and childhood friend, finds her there and threatens to drag her back into the life from which she had fled. Reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present mingle in an explosive, emotional experience. "Fool For Love" was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984 and is considered one of the most revered creations from legendary playwright Sam Shepherd. Mature language and situations, not suitable for younger audiences ages 18+. The play runs from March 20 to 28, 2026, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre). 

Fool For Love: By Sam Shepherd. Director: Sarain Soonias (Member Presented). Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can't live without each other whether they like it or not. May is hiding out at an old motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie, an old flame and childhood friend, finds her there and threatens to drag her back into the life from which she had fled. Reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present mingle in an explosive, emotional experience. "Fool For Love" was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984 and is considered one of the most revered creations from legendary playwright Sam Shepherd. Mature language and situations, not suitable for younger audiences - For ages 18+. The play runs from March 20 to 28, 2026, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).  

Fool For Love: By Sam Shepherd. Director: Sarain Soonias (Member Presented). Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can't live without each other whether they like it or not. May is hiding out at an old motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie, an old flame and childhood friend, finds her there and threatens to drag her back into the life from which she had fled. Reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present mingle in an explosive, emotional experience. "Fool For Love" was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984 and is considered one of the most revered creations from legendary playwright Sam Shepherd. Mature language and situations, not suitable for younger audiences. The play runs from March 20 to 28, 2026, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

Fool For Love: By Sam Shepherd. Director: Sarain Soonias (Member Presented). Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can't live without each other whether they like it or not. May is hiding out at an old motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie, an old flame and childhood friend, finds her there and threatens to drag her back into the life from which she had fled. Reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present mingle in an explosive, emotional experience. "Fool For Love" was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984 and is considered one of the most revered creations from legendary playwright Sam Shepherd. Mature language and situations, not suitable for younger audiences. The play runs from March 20 to 28, 2026, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

The RDSO continues its season of spectacular symphonies with Mozart’s Symphony No. 41. The longest and last symphony Mozart ever composed, it is considered one of the best symphonies of all time, and the RDSO is performing it live this March. This incredible concert also features music by Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich and Barber's brilliant Violin Concerto performed by Nautica-Pearl Lehocky, winner of the 2025 RDSO Concerto Competition. Full of stunning symphonic music and local talent, this concert will amaze everyone in attendance. Proudly sponsored by Advanced Systems.

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 with us and our friends at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. This will occur during morning programming. Check our social media for times and performers as more info becomes clear in our crystal ball!

​Join us for this special homecoming performance featuring Holly Parker, winner of the 2022 RDSO Concerto Competition, live at the Snell Auditorium. Enjoy a collection of violin masterpieces with Holly and pianist Alla Andrievsky, experience how the Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts serves as a launchpad for young artists, and be amazed by the talent and artistry of one of Red Deer's finest young musicians.

As always, Symphony @ the Snell is free to attend - just click the link to RSVP!

It’s Whose Line is it Anyway meets The Thunder from Down Under!

The cast of Canadian Steam has rocked stages at Just for Laughs, picked up Canadian Comedy Awards, and performed with Second City -appearing on CBC’s The Debaters, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. Now they’re bringing you a comedy show that’s 100% Canadian and 1000% ridiculous.

Canadian Steam: They’re Polite, But Not Tonight.

This flannel-fueled night of music and comedy features:

• Hilarious improvised songs & sketch
• Dangerously enthusiastic dance numbers
• Exciting crowd work!
• The perfect amount of  jaw-dropping  “eh”-rotica!
• And plenty of Cheeky Canadian charm

They’ll improvise and tantalize Great White North style!

Click Here to Watch them in Action!

From the creators at The Comedy Department - winners of the 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, this laugh-out-loud sexy spectacle has been delighting audiences everywhere. Check out these rave reviews! .

TripAdvisor 5-Star Reviews!

These flannel-clad heartthrobs have been officially dispatched by the Ministry of Sexy™ (yes, that’s totally a thing) to prove that Canada isn’t just nice - it’s devastatingly funny.

But here’s the twist: YOU decide if they’ve earned the Official Stamp of Sexy at the end of the night. Your cheers, your laughter, your votes hold the power.

If not? They'll be politely asked to hang up their plaid and retreat quietly to their log cabins in shame.

Armed with maple syrup, silky serenades, some of the most averagely sexy bods this side of the Rockies, these lumberjacks are on a government-sanctioned mission to bring the funny and the heat -one Timbit-loving town at a time.

So whether you're out with your crew, celebrating something big, or just craving a night of maple-drenched mayhem -Canadian Steam is the comedy experience you didn’t even know was included in your healthcare.

Grab your tickets now -before the Ministry pulls the plug on their sexy mission.

Find out more! Canadian Steam Website

Secondhand Dreamcar, an explosive soul/roots/blues band from Edmonton, is a true superband – a consummate constellation of Canadian music veterans who have worked on some of the finest jazz, funk, folk, soul, and blues projects ever created in Alberta – and they are bringing their live show to Red Deer. Collectively, they craft a distinct, funky, and lyrically-driven sound that journalist and programmer Peter North called the most exciting thing to come out of the city since k.d. lang and the Reclines.

A CKUA Radio favourite, Secondhand Dreamcar’s debut album Answer The Call was its 6th most played album of 2024, and in 2025 the band became instant Alberta festival favourites, tearing up the stages at Edmonton’s and Calgary’s International Blues Festivals, and the Edmonton Folk Festival, among others. The Dreamcar has started off 2026 right, receiving three Canadian Blues Music Awards nominations and a JUNO nomination for Blues Album of the Year. Their second album will be released in the fall. Don't miss the chance to see them live.

Feel the seasons come alive! Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons bursts to life in a breathtaking live performance from the RDSO, capturing the beauty, drama, and rhythm of the year. From spring’s first bloom to winter’s icy chill, every note takes you on a journey through the seasons.

Join us on May 2 at The Chalet at Westerner Park for two performances: 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

This performance is free to attend - all we need is your RSVP to save your spot.

The Four Seasons is generously funded by the Government of Alberta.

Even if you don’t know the name, you’ll know the music. Hans Zimmer is the mastermind behind some of the most famous film scores of all time, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Interstellar, and The Dark Knight Trilogy, and the RDSO is performing them live this May. Our 2024 John Williams concert sold out weeks in advance, so get your tickets early to avoid missing out on this incredible concert experience! Proudly sponsored by Servus Credit Union.

Sep 10, 2026

With special guest Lights

Bryan Adams returns to the Marchant Crane Centrium, Westerner Park on September 10, 2026.

Fresh off his acclaimed album Roll With The Punches, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter brings his signature high-energy live show back to Central Alberta. Known for powerful vocals, raw guitar riffs, and songs that span generations, Adams continues to prove why he remains one of the most dynamic performers in rock.

Fans can expect a setlist that blends new music with the timeless hits that have become part of Canada’s soundtrack, including Summer of ’69, Heaven, Run to You, and (Everything I Do) I Do It For You. It’s an arena show built for singing loud and sharing the moment.

Joining Bryan Adams is special guest Lights, bringing her genre-blending pop sound and electric stage presence to open the night.

This will be one of the biggest shows of the year at the Marchant Crane Centrium. Don’t miss your chance to be there.