The Third Side Theatre Co.

We are a troupe of vagabond storytellers—actors, musicians, playwrights, designers, and more—crafting unconventional theatre in and around Denver, CO.

We devise, workshop, and produce our own original plays and musicals, as well as perform other new and obscure works, using creative, ensemble-driven storytelling techniques.

Our name is a nod to a line in PigPen Theatre Co.’s The Old Man and the Old Moon, the show that brought our group together. The “third side” (of the coin, as the line goes) represents the choice that is unexpected and yes, a bit crazy.

The Princess and The Goblins

Based on the classic fantasy novel by George MacDonald,The Princess and the Goblins tells the tale of the curious Princess Irene as she befriends Curdie, a young miner boy, and uncovers a grotesque subterranean world of goblins, a magical grandmother in her attic, and long-hidden secrets. Featuring a dynamic 5-person cast, original music, puppetry, and imaginative staging, this new, devised work will take you to unexpected places as you “follow the thread.”