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About Martha Cohen Theatre

Welcome to Martha Cohen Theatre, a versatile Georgian-style venue housed in the Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons) in downtown Calgary. With a theatre-in-the-round and flexible configurations, the space hosts Alberta Theatre Projects and a variety of performances in configurations including the section you want and great seats-friendly layouts. Whether you’re catching a classic play, a contemporary work, or a special production, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to make your visit easy and enjoyable.

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Note: The venue maintains a proscenium seating plan PDF on the official site. The theatre’s name remains Martha Cohen Theatre, even as the wider complex is now named Werklund Centre.

Parking is convenient at Arts Commons Parkade or City Hall Parkade, with +15 connectors to the venue. For public transit, City Hall and Centre Street C-Train stations are nearby, along with multiple bus routes and bike racks outside. If you’re looking for a place to stay or dine nearby, check out nearby options within easy reach. Secure your seats with us—we’ve got you covered for a smooth, no-hassle ticket experience and a great night out in downtown Calgary.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 412 – theatre-style.
  • Address: 205 - 8 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9 (within Werklund Centre / Arts Commons).
  • Venue type: Georgian-style, courtyard-shaped theatre; versatile stage configurations (theatre-in-the-round, thrust, proscenium, promenade, cabaret).
  • Seating: three levels in a three-quarter circle; farthest seat about 39 feet (12 m) from the stage.
  • Seating chart: available as a Proscenium Seating Plan PDF on the venue site.
  • Parking: Arts Commons Parkade; alternate City Hall Parkade; +15 connectivity; nearby street parking options.
  • Transit: nearest C-Train stops City Hall and Centre Street; multiple bus routes nearby; bike racks outside the theatre.
  • Nearby hotels: The Fairmont Palliser (133 9th Ave SW), Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel (110 9 Ave SE), Hyatt Regency Calgary (700 Centre St SE).
  • Notable events hosted: home of Alberta Theatre Projects since 1985; recent ATP productions include The Wizard of Oz (Oct 2025) and Kim’s Convenience (2022).
  • Renamed/demolished: the venue sits in the Werklund Centre (renamed from Arts Commons in 2024); Martha Cohen Theatre name remains in use.