Calgary 
Events Description
A play about what we discard, what we keep, and what we really value in the ‘age of unaffordability’.
A heartwarming story of the power of connection as three unlikely friends struggle to build relationships across differences of both age and ability. Drawing from the playwright’s experience; a Vietnam Vet, a retired school teacher and an autistic young man find hope in friendship as they struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles in the search to reach their own safe havens.
BINS casts an unblinking light on Calgary’s housing and affordability Crisis as it follows three unlikely friends who meet in one of Calgary’s most unique thrift stores. The friends come together to support senior citizen Iris as she endures the freezing Calgary winter, living in her car with her pet parakeet as her name inches slowly up the Affordable Housing list.
Who is it for?
12+
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $24-$30
seniors/students $24
Adults $30
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday August 27, 2026 to Sunday August 30, 2026
Thursday, August 27 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Friday , August 28 10:30 am 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 29 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 30 10:30 am 2:00 pm
1 hour including intermission
Venue & Address
Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2C4
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
