Casa is the realization of a 20 year dream, shared by many in the Lethbridge arts community, to expand or replace the Bowman Arts Centre. This unique new facility far surpasses the original vision for expansion, and sets a new standard for interdisciplinary arts centres. It is about experimentation, incubation, learning and growing. Casa was built to serve a multi-generational community, with varying art skill sets and interests in all disciplines of the arts.
Designing the building was a comprehensive and collaborative process led by Nyhoff Architecture from (Calgary) working in conjunction with the local architectural firm of Ferrari Westwood Babits. The Architectural team visited numerous arts education institutions and also met with members of the local arts community to define requirements for a truly functional 42,000 square foot art centre. The resulting building design is truly impressive.
Funding for the project were provided by the Federal Build Canada Fund ($6,000,000.), the Provincial MSI Fund ($14,900,000.) and the City of Lethbridge ($200,000).
Our vision for Club Didi is that it not only be a home base for Theatre Outré’s operations, but that it be used by other theatre and performance groups in the city who have also noticed the lack of small and affordable theatre and cabaret space. We welcome you and hope you’ll take advantage of what Club Didi is meant to be.
We also envision that our Club Didi can be a gathering place for the city’s queer community along with their friends and allies. It is a place where judgment, prudishness and censorship are uninvited and where open expression of sexuality, humanity and creativity is embraced with abandon.
Watch for a variety of events from Club Didi including Movie & Cuddle Nights, musical tributes to gay icons, strip spelling bees, Karaoke and, of course, our season of exciting theatre.
Club Didi is equipped with seating for up to 40 people and can be set up in a variety of ways to suit your particular needs. Cabaret seating with tables or traditional theatre seating are both options.
We have an 8 x 8 foot raised stage available that can be set up or removed as well making our playing space incredibly versatile for performances and events of all kinds.
We also boast a surround sound system, mounted speakers, dvd player and projector for presentations, movies and karaoke.
If you wish to book Club Didi for your performance or event contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . for availability and affordable rates.
See you at Club Didi where we’ll ‘turn on the red light!’
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