Ruby Slippers Theatre 2026/27 
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Artist in Residence 26/27

Lily Chang is our Artist-In-Residence for 26/27 and Advance Theatre Festival curator for 2028.

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The World Premiere of

Bella Luz

by playwright Alexandra Lainfiesta

A Ruby Slippers Theatre and SkirtsAfire Festival premiere production in association with Theatre Network

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (Burnaby):
January 28-30, 2027
Presentation House Theatre (North Van):
Feb 4-7, 2027
Roxy Theatre (Edmonton):
March 4-14, 2027

Don’t miss the world premiere of a bold, heartfelt and fast-paced story that flips the script on the Canadian immigrant dream.

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Advance Theatre Festival

All staged readings are at
The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts,
Jan. 18 to 22, 2027.

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shayna

Writer-in-Residence

Shayna Jones is our Writer-in-Residence for 2026/27 Season.

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Dil Ka. (2023/24 Season) Cast: Nimet Kanji, Parm Soor, Rami Kahlon, Janavi Chawla, Talia Vandenbrink, Tanaz Roudgar. Photography by Emily Cooper.
Dil Ka. (2023/24 Season) Cast: Nimet Kanji, Parm Soor, Rami Kahlon, Janavi Chawla, Talia Vandenbrink, Tanaz Roudgar. Photography by Emily Cooper.

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Photo credit: Yvonne Wallace (Ucwalmicw) in ūtszan (to make better). Photography by Emily Cooper.

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Ruby Slippers Theatre is an artist-driven, values-based theatre company.

Our Vision

Ruby Slippers Theatre imagines a world where diversity is celebrated through a deeper understanding of each other.

Our Mission

To realize this vision, RST illuminates under-represented perspectives and inspires independent critical thought by giving voice to diverse equity deserving artists from across Canada including Québec works in English translation. In this way we advance the inclusive stage and theatre practice.