Event by Alberta Dance Theatre

A paper boat sets sail! Calgary Youth Artists in grades 1-12 present their interpretation of the original book by Peter Van den Ende.
Like Folds On A Paper, Our Adventures Leave A Mark.

A fragile paper boat sets sail.
Adventure awaits in coral reefs and deep sea dives. Friends and foes are tossed amongst ocean waves. Journey with the paper boat through loneliness and connection, cruelty and beauty, and discover what is waiting at the journey's end!
This fall Youth Artists in grades 1-12 from across Calgary will use the wordless graphic novel "The Wanderer" by Peter Van den Ende as inspiration for this year's production. The Youth Artists will co-create alongside professional choreographers, playwrights, composers and designers to explore the impact humans have on the environment, greed, resilience, and create a whole cast of quirky characters from under the sea!
This story reminds us that when we are alone, adrift in a world that feels too big to handle, we can make it! We can overcome. We can find connection.
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Show Times & Events
November 26, 2026
10:30am - School Matinee & Post Show Talk Back
Contact alicia@albertadancetheatre.com too book groups of 10 or more.

November 27, 2026
7:00pm - Show & Red Carpet Gala
November 28, 2027
2:00pm - Touch & See & Try
3:00pm - Show
7:30pm - Show

This show is sutitable for ages 7+.
Theatrical haze, loud music, and fast moving lights will be used throughout the show.
The show runs for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.​​

Alumni of Children in Dance & Alberta Dance Theatre
Stop by our Box Office at any showing of The Wanderer to pick up a special Alumni gift included in your ticket purchase.
We will also have a special shout out for Alumni at our Red Carpet Gala following the show on November 27, 2026. When called feel free to walk the red carpet!