Francophone Theatre in Alberta

The earliest mention of theatre performances was in 1911 for Joseph Bilodeau's group and of Émile Tessier's troupe called Le Cercle canadien d'Edmonton.
Performers and cultural groups continued to present plays through the 20th century.
Saint-Jean was active in drama presentations, and Le Théâtre français d'Edmonton (TFE) was created there in 1967.
In the 1970s and 1980s many new groups were organized: Boîte à Popicos, Théâtre à la Carte, Le Théâtre du Coyote. In Calgary, Le Tréteau des Rocheuses and La Troupe des Avant-Cimes began.
In 1992, all the existing troupes were reunited to create L'Unithéâtre. L'Unithéâtre' presents many and varied productions and provides an audience for local Francophone writers.