Arctic Tall Tales / Racontars arctiques

At the dawn of the 1950s, a handful of intrepid hunters is scattered across the north-east coast of Greenland.
Confinement, solitude, rationing, harsh weather…it’s not always easy to keep a cool head under such conditions.
And yet, the vast wilderness, the majestic snow-covered expanse and the unlikely tales of our trusty comrades leave us longing for adventure and freedom. Are they truths, lies or myths? Who knows? One thing is certain: these extraordinary escapades will most certainly charm you!

Arctic Tall Tales were originally a collection of short stories brimming with humour and humanity, as well as a series of delightfully addictive graphic novels. But here we present you with a larger than life version, unlike you’ve ever seen, where puppetry, storytelling, live music and sound are blended to create a universe both uproarious and poetic.

Presented in partnership with WP Puppet Theatre and Alliance Française. Please note: the Thursday March 13 showing is in French. The Friday March 14 showing is in English.

Advisories and accessibility:

Runtime: 85 minutes

This show is suitable for all ages, though it may be most enjoyable to audiences 10 and up.

Located at Vertigo’s Studio Theatre at the base of the Calgary Tower.

Venue can be accessed by both stairs and elevator.