When Brigitte Poupart imagined a world devastated by catastrophe – even before the outbreak of war in Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – she had no idea that her show Until we die would also be relevant today.
“I wanted to show how people are destroying the planet and themselves. This is a reverse show. We arrive in a world that has just been struck by disaster and travel back in time to arrive at the beginning of the story. We will understand what happened before this death. It ends with the party where everyone had fun and was unconcerned about what awaited them,” explains creator Brigitte Poupart.
Building on the success of its appearances in Montreal in 2022 and in Quebec last May, the multidisciplinary exhibition will return to Montreal's Contemporary Art Arsenal starting March 6.
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Free
Combining dance, circus acts, theater and improvisation, this show invites audiences to participate in whatever way they choose. We can choose to follow the character(s) that interest us, watch a particular scene if some are taking place in parallel, look for clues or even remain silent.
Regardless of level of participation, all audience members have access to new circus acts and choreographies performed in close proximity to the artists. “It’s very gripping and something very special,” assures the 55-year-old director.
Brigitte Poupart emphasizes: This show is not interactive, but offers the viewer the opportunity to choose their point of view without ever forcing them to participate.
In this imaginary world, language has become a source of conflict. For this reason, the other characters, except the Dean, express themselves through the movements of their bodies.
“I have twelve great artists who are open-minded and not afraid to go for it. I am blessed by heaven. This show is quite an adventure. I think outside the box. “It touches on everything from A to Z,” says the multidisciplinary artist, known for her work as a theater director, actress, artistic director, playwright and filmmaker.
In June the entire team will fly to France to take part in the Les Nuits de Fourvière festival in Lyon from June 25th to July 2nd. They will also be at the Fall Festival in Madrid, Spain from November 6th to 10th.
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Goodbye, Tina
The actress is also known for lending her facial features to the villainous Tina in series 5e.
“People stop me on the street to talk to me about Tina. I get very funny comments like: “Keep calm, the mafia is here right now” (laughs). I had so much fun and was able to have fun with this character. “It’s a lot more fun than playing lovers,” she explains.
She describes this series as a great adventure that will end this year after 5 years of broadcasting. “We are very proud and very happy about the final,” she said.
– The show Until we die will be presented March 6-10 and March 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 at the Arsenal Art Contemporain in Montreal.