This week playwright Lezlie Wade and composer and music director Daniel Green tell us about the musical, The Tale of the Gifted Prince. Abigayle Oakley and John Hewitt describe Prairie Folk Sessions at Analog Books in Lethbridge.
Playwright Jameela K. McNeil talks with us about Mrs. Pat’s Kitchen. Jully Black joins us to talk music. Gavin Bradley is a poet, playwright, songwriter, and author who tells us about being the recipient of the Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund award.
Monday, Feb 23 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries
The Tale of the Gifted Prince is a new musical presented by Theatre Calgary. Based on Lloyd Alexander’s novel The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen, it’s a labour of love from playwright Lezlie Wade and composer and music director Daniel Green. Wade and Green join CKUA’s Leo Cripps to talk about the premiere.
Tuesday, Feb 24 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
Lethbridge Folk Club’s Prairie Folk Sessions presents Abigayle Oakley with John Hewitt. They join CKUA’s Lisa Wilton to share more about this performance.
Thursday, Feb 26 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
SkirtsAfire is Edmonton’s theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival centering women and non-binary artists, running March 5 to 15, including International Women’s Day. Playwright and producer Jameela K. McNeil joins CKUA’s Tony King to share more about the festival.
Thursday, Feb 26 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul, Jully Black, returns to Alberta for Jully Black Live. The Juno-winning singer joins CKUA’s Kate Stevens to talk music and the live show.
Friday, Feb 27 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
Gavin Bradley is a poet, playwright, songwriter, and short fiction writer, exploring themes of place, mental health, and cultural identity. He was honoured with the 2025 Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund award, presented by the Edmonton Arts Council and the Edmonton Community Foundation. CKUA’s Grant Stovel talks to Gavin Bradley about the award.
