ACTING with KATRINA - Winter / Spring 2026
2026-03-09 06:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-11 06:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-16 06:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-18 06:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-23 06:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 06:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | The Bus Stop Theatre Community Room, 2203 Gottingen, Halifax
OPEN LEVELS ACTING –
Mondays, Jan. 26th – February 23rd
6:30 – 9:30PM
12 slots are available.

SCENE STUDY –

Tuesdays, Jan. 27th – March 3rd
6:30 – 9:30PM

12 slots are available.

PERFORMANCE / SHOWCASE COURSE –

Wednesdays, Jan. 28th through March 27th
6:30 – 9:30PM

12 slots are available.

DROP- IN ACTING CLASSES –

Mondays, March 2nd – 23rd
6:30PM – 9:30PM

15 slots are available.

BIO: Katrina has performed, directed, and taught in New York City for over fifteen years, and lately you may have recognized her in a few Neptune Theatre productions.
Katrina studied acting from Rob McCaskill in New York and Sal Romeo in L.A., along with several others and has taught acting for youth and adults across the U.S. and Ireland. Katrina believes every actor is different, every project is different, and the more tools you know, the better you are able to approach the work and do your very best with it.
Let’s explore and let’s play. For more info visit www.katrinaphillip.net/acting-classes or email Katrina directly at katrinaphillip@mac.com

Making Space: A Halifax Story
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Documentary Screening
Making Space: A Halifax Story (2025)

Asbestos, bulldozers and property evaluations threaten space for the arts in a growing city. Delve into the stories of Halifax’s iconic art spaces as they fight for their future.

Tickets $10 at the door, cash or e transfer.

Comedy! Featuring some of the stars of 22 Minutes
2026-03-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-25 20:00 - 22:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Come join some of the stars and writers of This Hour Has 22 Minutes for a night of stand-up and sketch comedy.

February 25: Featuring a headlining set by Jordan Foisy!
March 11: Featuring a headlining set by Aba Amuquandoh!
March 25: Featuring a headlining set by Chris Wilson!

Vil Lab
2026-03-12 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
VIL LAB IS BACK
The Villains Idea Laboratory returns for its second round of experimenting, pitching, and testing new work! Join us March 11-13 as audience member or participant! Visit https://villainstheatre.com/vil-lab-returns to learn more!

Actual Sorcery – Live Magic Show at the Bus Stop Theatre
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
“Beautifully done.” – Penn Jillette, Penn & Teller
“Truly remarkable magic.” – Mark Robins, Halifax Presents
As seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and winner of the Best of the Fest Audience Choice Award & the Neptune Scotiabank Hot Ticket Award at the 2025 Halifax Fringe Festival

Actual Wizard and Halifax Magician Vincenzo Ravina returns to the illustrious Bus Stop Theatre with his sixth weird magic show

YOU ARE INVITED.

There might be: Mind reading! A visit from the Tooth Fairy! Playing cards! Secret societies! PROFLIGACY FOR HEME!

Actual Sorcery is funny, mystifying, absurd, and experimental.

This show is for you, specifically and in particular.

BE SEEING YOU.Note: This event will be video recorded, audio recorded, and photographed. The audience may appear in these recordings. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.
Ticket Information:
First Row Reserved: $30
General Admission: $25
Tickets available at ActualWizard.ca

Kalaa presents Bali aur Shambu
2026-03-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Kalaa presents Bali aur Shambu by Manav Kaul, a tender, funny, deeply human play in Hindi about companionship, longing, and friendship.
Rooted in storytelling, culture, and connection, Kalaa—a South Asian Performing Arts Collective based in Halifax—brings to the stage stories that speak across generations and linger long after the curtain falls. Bali aur Shambhu is one such story: quiet, tender, and profoundly human.
Set within the walls of an old-age home, Bali aur Shambhu unfolds the lives of two elderly men who couldn’t be more different. Bali, a lively storyteller with an infectious sense of humor, fills the room with exaggerated tales and laughter—often using them to hide unspoken pain. Shambhu, calm and contemplative, faces life with quiet wisdom and acceptance. Their contrasting personalities spark moments of humor and gentle conflict, but beneath it all lies a shared loneliness neither can face alone.
Blending warmth, wit, and poignant emotion, Bali aur Shambhu is a moving reflection on aging, dignity, friendship, and the universal human need to be seen and heard.
A must-watch 90-minute play for Hindi-speaking audiences (13+), this production continues Kalaa’s commitment to presenting meaningful, culturally rooted stories that resonate across ages and communities.

TNB Presents Heroine by Karen Bassett
2026-03-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
At the height of piracy’s Golden Age, two of history’s most famed female pirates sit awaiting execution for their crimes.
Disguised as men, swashbuckler Anne Bonny and privateer-turned-pirate Mary Read looted, plundered and outfought many of their male counterparts throughout the Caribbean before being captured and sentenced to hang. Clashing sword fights, brutal wrestling matches and sharp-as-a-blade humour bring these historical figures to the stage to explore what a life well lived truly is.
“Between hilarity and tragedy, every moment of Heroine is electrifying. Even without its masterful orchestration of design, choreography, and acting, the words that craft this story are enough to convey the battle of being human — and woman — with painful honesty.” — Nina Legesse
Content warning: Ages 16+, Heroine contains adult themes and salty language, violence and sexual content. Because pirates. They are pirates.

TIMELESS: The Actor’s Showcase II
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Featuring twelve up and coming Halifax actors, where all their materials were chosen from plays, movies and television during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Reserve your seats ahead of time by emailing KATRINA PHILLIP at katrinaphillip@mac.com. Suggested donation for tickets is $15.00

Carbon Arc presents No Other Choice
2026-03-28 18:00 - 20:30 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Carbon Arc Cinema presents Park Chan-wook’s latest NO OTHER CHOICE, a wickedly clever takedown of the corporate rat race. In Korean with English subtitles. NO OTHER CHOICE screens at 6:00 PM at Bus Stop Theatre. More info and tickets: www.carbonarc.ca

SPONTANEITY IMPROV COMBO SHOW
2026-03-31 19:30 - 22:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
DESCRIPTION

Two Spontaneity Improv teams come together to provide a night of hilarious entertainment.
Join Spontaneity’s ‘Improv the Musical’ for their opening AND closing night of a brand new improvised musical inspired by YOU! These seasoned improvisers create the next big musical, with each scene and songs made up on the spot!

Watch a wild, unique, and silly world unfold as Spontaneity’s ‘What’s Up! Improv’ brings a brand new universe to life every show, based on audience suggestions.

Hello City Fooling Around
2026-04-01 19:00 - 22:30 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
This April 1st we have one of the hottest shows we have ever done- This is not a joke, it is not a bit and this would never be a gag.First off, all the way from Vancouver we have the wonderful @clear.dog.food playing with us after designing the poster for this very show. We are beyond excited to have them here- so we asked some other friends to join.Secondly, there’s @steveyhunter- AKA the heart and soul of this city back at home ready to play with some familiar faces.Lastly, we got @imchriswilson & @bitabitabita before they head out of the city after another incredible season of @thishourhas22minutes!Some of the best improvisers in Canada and we can’t wait for you to see all of us on stage together.April 1st 2026At the @busstoptheatre 2206 Gottingen StreetDoors at 7/Show at 730Sliding scale for tickets- recommended 15 bucksTICKETS in link/on Eventbrite/At the DoorSee you fools there!

Instant Classic
2026-04-02 20:00 - 22:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
The hit improv show Instant Classic comes to Halifax!
Join powerhouse improvisers — Kyle Dooley (Picnicface), Conor Bradbury (Second City, Sex T. Rex),Justin Collette (Beetlejuice!) and Chris Wilson (This Hour Has 22 Minutes)— as they create a hilarious, completely improvised movie live on stage.
A one-night-only comedy event you’ll never see again!
Praise for the Cast:
Chris Wilson: “A standout performer on one of Canada’s most iconic comedy shows.” – Globe and Mail
Kyle Dooley: “A founding member of one of Canada’s most beloved sketch groups (picnicface) – Now Magazine
Conor Bradbury: “A veteran performer from the legendary Second City stage.” – The Toronto Star
Justin Collette: “A powerhouse performer who took center stage in the title role of Beetlejuice.” – New York Mag

Crossover Bookings & Hollow Sun Productions presents: NecroticGoreBeast, Targeted Individual, Omnivide, Wayward Corpse + Declawed
2026-04-04 16:00 - 20:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Crossover Bookings & Hollow Sun Productions presents: NecroticGoreBeast, Targeted Individual, Omnivide, Wayward Corpse + Declawed

Saturday, April 4th – Halifax, NS
@ The Bus Stop Theatre (All Ages/19+)
$20 Adv / $25 Doors, $20 “CB discount”
Doors at 4pm
Music at 4:30pm
NecroticGoreBeast, Targeted Individual, Omnivide, Wayward Corpse & Declawed
Artwork: @goulexdesign

Lucky Line Dancing
2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Riding the high of pitbull night…. tickets are LIVE for our next dance night at @busstoptheatre
YES we will do Hannah Montana swaps hoedown throwdown anyone???

All Out for Lebanon x2
2026-04-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Get ready to come together and show some serious love and support for Lebanon like never before in the second edition of ALL OUT!
Join us for the second edition of an all out fundraiser in support of the attacks on Lebanon!
Lebanon is home to so many people around the world and to our beloved at home, it is our job to stand up and support a battle for humanity so that all of us can live free and true. We may be far but our efforts do not go unrecognized and unappreciated. This fundraiser will include local talent from all around Nova Scotia in support of Lebanon and all proceeds will be donated to the Lebanese Red Cross. And Raffle proceeds will be donated to the Lebanon solidarity collective.

Deep Cuts presents Opera
2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K3B5, Canada
Deep Cuts presents the stunning1987 Dario Argento giallo Opera with special guest host Alexa Bella Katya.

In Opera, rising opera star Betty is pursued by a psychotic killer who forces her to watch as he kills her friends and family. Will Betty be next? Starring Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Daria Nicolodi, and Ian Charleson, with music by Brian Eno, Claudio Simonetti, and Bill Wyman. Considered the last great Argento horror film, Opera has been described by critics as “exceptional visual experience” and that director Dario Argento “hits his decadently bloody high notes here.”
