ATP 2026-27 season lineup features zombies, hobbits, 15 dogs, a few Greek gods and more

Haysam Kadri and Peita Luti at Alberta Theatre Projects, which announced its 2026-27 season lineup Thursday.

Martha Cohen Theatre will be transformed into a hobbit hole next winter.

Alberta Theatre Projects announced its 2026-27 lineup Thursday and the holiday show is The Hobbit, a theatrical adaptation by Kim Selody of the J.R. R. Tolkien fantasy novel.

It tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, who finds himself swept away from his cozy hobbit hole and into a quest that takes him across Middle Earth to help a band of dwarves reclaim their home under a mountain from a dragon.

The Hobbit is part of a five show season that ATP is calling At the Edge of Being, which the theatre company said means ”a vibrant and engaging lineup of productions that explore identity, transformation, and the many ways we experience change through story and performance."

It all kicks off in mid-October with a musical adaptation of The Evil Dead, which tells the story of five college students who visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and turn into demons.

In February, they’ll present Marie Farsi’s theatrical adaptation of Fifteen Dogs, the novel by Andre Alexis, which tells the fantastical story of a bet between Greek gods Apollo and Hermes about what happens to 15 dogs who are granted human consciousness.

In April, ATP will present Burning Mom, directed by Edmonton’s Mieko Ouchi. It tells the story of a retired mom whose partner of 45 years dies, prompting her to take off in a 26-foot RV for Burning Man.

The season closes in late May with Dream: A Canadian Musical. Written and composed by Terry Bachynski, and presented in collaboration with Calgary’s Forte Musical Guild, Dream tells the story of an orphaned teen whose life changes when he lands in a small, rural community.

“This season brings together powerful Canadian stories that span the full range of theatre—from big laughs to big heart,“ said Alberta Theatre Projects artistic director Haysam Kadri in a media release.

“Whether through adaptation or original work, each play reflects a distinctly Canadian perspective, rooted in our landscapes, our imaginations, and our humanity,” Kadri added.

“These are stories that entertain, challenge, and ultimately connect us more deeply to one another.”

For more about ATP’s 2026-27 season, go here.