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written and directed by Stewart Lemoine

40 years after its premiere production at the 1986 Fringe and 10 years after its last revival in the inaugural season of the rebuilt Varscona Theatre, Stewart Lemoine’s ultimate 1960s party of a play returns with an all new cast of 11. Pam was always the perfect hostess. Until the night there were more flowers than suitable vases… until the divorcée didn’t like her canapé… until… charades… (Content warning: Mirth!)

Cocktails at Pam’s

Starring

Shannon Blanchet - Pam
Rachel Bowron - Sara Black
Kendra Connor - Denise Powell
Belinda Cornish - Estelle Washington
Cathy Derkach - Rita
Oscar Derkx - Leon Bandelier
Mathew Hulshof - Virgil Black
Bella King - Cynthia Dallas
Andrew MacDonald-Smith - Julius Cochrane
Kristen Padayas - Lily Johnson
Farren Timoteo - Max Powell

Run Time

Director - Farren Timoteo
Production Manager - Tiana McLean
Stage Manager - Christine Daisy Leroux
Set Designer - Chantel Fortin
Costume Designer - Leona Brausen

Creative Team

On the Varscona stage

July 10 - 26, 2026
Preview: July 9th

All Performances take place at VARSCONA THEATRE - Learn how to get to the theatre here

Evening performances start at 7:30 PM
Sunday Matinees start at 2 PM

Varscona Theatre lobby opens 45 minutes before the start of the performance

75 Minutes, no intermission

Special Experiences

Discover Teatro’s special ticket offers and themed evenings - from discounted previews to Pay-What-You-Can Tuesdays, dinner packages, and more!

  • Thursday, July 9th, 2026 at 7:30 PM. ALL tickets cost $25 each (our lowest ticket price!)

  • A PWYC performance means you choose the ticket price! We recommend $20 per ticket, but we happily accept less or more!

    The 39 Steps PWYC Performances are:
    Tuesday, July 14th at 7:30 PM
    Tuesday, July 21st at 7:30 PM

    Please Note: PWYC tickets are available at the door only.

    Our Box Office opens at 6:45 PM and we accept cash, debit, and credit.

  • On the 1st Wednesday of every run, be treated to complimentary wine and cheese at intermission (or post show if there is no intermission)! Generously hosted by our Board of Directors with wine provided by Dwayne Bayda with Marc Anthony Wines and Cheese and crackers provided by CKS Legal Technology Law.

    Wine and Cheese Night for Cocktails at Pam’s Wednesday, July 10th

  • Teatro is inviting you on a date . . . with BOXER Kitchen and Bar!

    Make your evening of sparkling entertainment complete with a delicious pre-show dinner or charcuterie, courtesy of our neighbours at BOXER KITCHEN AND BAR.

    We have two packages:

    Dinner Package: One Teatro ticket + your choice of starter & main (5:30 PM seating) - $67

    Charcuterie Package: Two Teatro tickets + wine & chef’s charcuterie (6:30 PM seating) - $98

    See the package dinner menu here

  • Step into the spotlight with The Teatro Drama Club - a free night of theatre just for junior high and high school students!

    Each event includes a fun pre-show workshop, snacks, and a post-show chat with the cast, all built around a Teatro play at the Varscona Theatre. Led by our Club Facilitator, Mel Bahniuk, Drama Club nights are your all-access pass to the magic, mischief, and creativity of live theatre!

    Teatro Drama Club performance is our matinee performance on Sunday, July 19, 2026

    Learn more and sign-up here

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CREATIVE TEAM

  • Lieke is a Dutch-Canadian graduate from the University of Alberta’s Theatre Design program, and is very excited to put her designs on the Varscona stage once again! Some of her credits include her work at the St. Albert Children’s Theatre as Costume Coordinator (2022-25), Crescendo!, (Set and Lighting Designer, Shadow Theatre 2023), Grease (Set co-design, Dresser, Paint, Mayfield Dinner Theatre 2024), The Full Monty (Set co-design, Costume design, Paint, Mayfield Dinner Theatre 2025), and A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder (Costume Design, Grindstone Theatre, 2025). She is incredibly grateful for all of the support she’s received from her loved ones, and appreciates the wonderful folks who come to see her shows. Enjoy!

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  • After doing Scenic Construction/Carpentry on numerous Teatro shows in recent seasons, Tiana is now the company’s first official Production Manager. A graduate of Grant MacEwan University’s Theatre Production program, Tiana has spent the last two decades working in Edmonton Theatre, where extreme weather, fire, illnesses, broken scenery, aggressive prop handling, and squirrels have taught her much about problem solving and remaining calm in a crisis. Past credits include working as Production Manager for FreeWill Shakespeare Festival, Head of Lighting and Carpentry for Theatre Network, and Technical Director for Alberta Musical Theatre (formerly Alberta Opera). Her favourite show experiences include doing scenic construction for AMTC’s Pinocchio while 7 months pregnant, and building the tricky/scary sets for The Woman in Black both at Theatre Network and Teatro Live. Tiana recently became the Varscona Theatre’s Director of Production.