The Dolly Wiggler Cabaret is the iconic, don't-miss event that will change how you see puppetry forever. 

Brought to you by Calgary Animated Objects Society and the Festival of Animated Objects.

The love child of a tavern in Balzac, and a dive bar in Montpellier, the Dolly Wiggler Cabaret is a notorious delirium that bewitches the apparently haunted #1 Legion every March. You cannot prepare, but you will be exposed to a packed roster of short form puppetry for adults. No promises, but the best seats are as close to the stage as you dare.

Stay tuned for the jaw-dropping lineup to be revealed soon!

*The Mar 21 1 pm showing is L’Brunch - a liquid brunch. Mimosas, sangria, and whipped cream shots will be available for purchase at this performance only!

Seating

Ticket prices are based on section. Refer to the section map below.

Seating within each section is first-come, first-served. 

Early arrival is highly recommended. 

*New this year* latecomer policy: if you are not in your designated seat ten minutes after the show's start time, your seat may be forfeited.

Beverages available for purchase. The bar is cash only.

This event is 18+ and is “anything goes." 

Runtime is approximately 3 hours including intermissions.

Early Bird Discounts

Holiday sale: 20% off tickets until December 25 

Super-early bird: 15% off tickets until February 2

Early bird: 10% off tickets until March 1

Discounts automatically applied to cart. Moulin Rouge section is exempt from discounts.

Advisories and accessibility:

For detailed information about the venue's accessibility and barriers, please visit www.puppetfestival.ca/accessibility/legion

There are multiple underground parkades near the venue, and the #1 Legion is easily accessible via cTrain. 

The #1 Legion's main entrance has several steps. The venue is accessible by wheelchair through the back of the building. Volunteers will be available to guide you should you need to access the venue through the back.

When checking out, there is a field to enter your accessibility requirements. Please let us know if you are a wheelchair user so our ushers are prepared to reserve a space for you. If you do not have accessibility requirements, please write N/A.

ASL interpretation will be available during the Mar 21, 1 pm showing. Please note that best visibility of the ASL interpreter would be in the second row in Le Chat Noir. You can email cosmo@puppetfestival.ca to reserve a seat and to arrange for a discounted ticket.

Described audio will be available during the Mar 21, 1 pm showing. If utilizing described audio, you can email cosmo@puppetfestival.ca to reserve a seat closer to the front of the venue and to arrange for a discounted ticket.