The Arrata Opera Centre

Facility Rental Information

IIn July 2005, Calgary Opera acquired a 10-year lease on the Wesley United Church. In acknowledgement of a generous gift from local business leader and philanthropist Said Arrata the facility was renamed the Arrata Opera Centre. When it is not in use for Calgary Opera projects, we make it available to other non-profit companies for rehearsal, performance, special events, or production. For a floor plan or rental specifics, please click the links below.

Rental Information Sheet Not for Profit 2009-2010

Rental Information Sheet: Corporate 2009-2010

Floorplan: Main Floor

What’s Up at the Arrata - Next Event:

Wide Open Learning Series
January 22-29, 2010

Since the community symposium’s creation it has evolved; from exploring issues of capital punishment and religious redemption with Dead Man Walking, to collaborating with the Arctic Institute on environmental issues for Frobisher, to the So You Think You Can Sing? Competition in last year’s series. It seemed fitting that the name should also evolve to encompass all this variety – so we welcome you to Calgary Opera’s Wide Open Learning Series, taking place January 22-29, 2010.

This year’s events are inspired by the Canadian premiere of Little Women, exploring a variety of themes raised by the story and the era.

Women in Theatre
Friday, January 22, 2010 7pm - FREE

Sharon Pollock, award-winning playwright, discusses the changing role of women in the theatre, women portrayed as victims and the comparative roles of women – then and now, as well as sharing her thoughts and internal debate on whether the roles of women in performance art have transcended the old axiom of “Men act; Women appear.”

The Fashion of Little Women
Saturday, January 23, 2010 7pm - FREE

Little Women was written, and takes place during a fascinating time in Fashion History post Civil War New England. In partnership with Olds College, Phaedra Vandenbrun, professor in apparel technology, speaks about the fashion of this era and the textile movement in New England at the time.

Monday Movie Night
Monday, January 25, 2010 7pm - FREE

Little Women has been interpreted by stage plays, television series and numerous movie adaptations. Join us for a screening of the 1949 movie starring June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Margaret O'Brien, Elizabeth Taylor and Janet Leigh.

From Page to Stage
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7pm - FREE

University of Calgary – Playwright Clem Martini and Patrick Finn

In partnership with the University of Calgary, Patrick Finn and Clem Martini of the University of Calgary Drama Department present From Page to Stage, giving an inside look on the varying approaches for adapting stories from a book to a script for the theatre.

A Taste of the Opera
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 7 pm – Tickets $20

Join us for a Taste of the Opera when we welcome composer Mark Adamo to give you the inside track on the upcoming Calgary Opera production of his opera, Little Women, hosted by CBC’s Bill Richardson. You will also have a chance to taste food from the region provided by Ric’s Grill and enjoy a glass of wine from the Kensington Wine Market.