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
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.

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  • 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.