Wildwoman
A viciously bold and sexy comedy about what happens when we let the monster out. Being bad never felt so good.
- Dates
- April 21 – May 10, 2026
- Venue
- Martha Cohen Theatre
- Director
- Jamie King
- Runtime
- 2h 35min
- Season
- 2025–26
- Production Website
- albertatheatreprojects.com
Inspired by the true story behind Beauty and the Beast, Wildwoman follows Catherine de Medici — queen-to-be, outsider, and survivor — as she navigates the treacherous intrigue of the French court. Caught between a cold husband, a scheming lady-in-waiting, and the king’s formidable mistress, Catherine’s grip on power grows increasingly precarious. Then a caged ‘wildman’ named Pete — kept for royal amusement — awakens something fierce and untamed in her. Written by Kat Sandler and directed by Jamie King, Wildwoman is a viciously funny and seductive comedy that asks what happens when we finally let the monster out.
Content advisory: Recommended for ages 16+. Contains strong language, sexual content, violence including sexual violence, death, and references to infertility. Production uses fog, haze, strobe lighting, and live flame effects.
Get tickets →- Kitty Elizabeth Barrett
- Didi N. Girgis
- Henry Nathan Kay
- Pete Connor Suart
- Cathy Synthia Yusuf
- Playwright Kat Sandler
- Director Jamie King
- Set Design Narda McCarroll
- Costume Design Alaia Hamer
- Lighting Design Gerald King
- Sound Design Nancy Tam
- Fight Director Olivier Lunardi
- Intimacy Director Lisa Goebel
- Stage Manager Victoria Snashall
- Asst. Stage Manager Donna Sharpe
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is a professional, not-for-profit theatre company founded in Calgary in 1972 by Douglas Riske, Lucille Wagner, and playwright Paddy Campbell. Based at the Martha Cohen Theatre in Arts Commons, ATP is a national leader in new play development and the creation of contemporary Canadian theatre.