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The production of the play Salle de nouvelles, postponed during the lockdown, will finally be performed in Montreal in September. Lee Hall’s adaptation (from the film Network) is directed by Marie-Josée Bastien. The latter is also artistic director of Théâtre Stratégie Parking in Quebec, which produces the show together with Trident and Duceppe. Denis Bernard plays the role of Howard Beale in an impressive cast of 12 actors based in both Quebec and Montreal.
At the Jean Duceppe Theater from September 6th to October 7th
Milk run
PHOTO STÉPHANE BOURGEOIS, PROVIDED BY LA LICORNE
Justin Laramée in Milk Run
Acclaimed by critics in both Quebec and Montreal is Run delait, Justin Laramée’s documentary play that examines the psychological strain faced by producers. This show is “harrowing, shocking and disturbing,” wrote Stéphanie Morin last November. The tour continues this fall in Quebec, doing just five performances at the Jean Duceppe Theater.
From November 22nd to 26th at the Jean Duceppe Theater
To become old
PHOTO DAVID BOILY, LA PRESSE ARCHIVE
Writer Larry Tremblay (right) and director Claude Poissant reunite for the making of Coup de Vieux.
Following L’orangeraie, Coup de vieux marks a new and (highly anticipated) collaboration between director Claude Poissant and writer Larry Tremblay. This co-production between Trident and the Center du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui features six artists from Montreal and Quebec: Sylvie Drapeau, Jacques Girard, Linda Sorgini, Jacques Leblanc, Marie Gignac and Thomas Boudreault-Côté.
At the Trident Theater from January 16th to February 10th
Courville
PHOTO ELIAS DJEMIL, PROVIDED BY DIAMANT
One of the puppets from the Courville show directed by Robert Lepage
Courville was founded in September 2021 with Robert Lepage at Le Diamant and will officially open the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde season. Quebec artist Olivier Normand takes on the lead role created by Lepage. Surrounded by a dozen puppets, he stands on stage to tell the story of youthful torment. Lepage was inspired by the traditional Japanese art of Bunraku in this show produced by Ex Machina.
At the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde from September 12th to October 7th
Never wipe away tears without gloves
PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, LA PRESSE ARCHIVE
Actor and director Olivier Arteau, artistic director of Trident in Quebec
The talented Alexandre Fecteau directs the theatrical adaptation (by Véronique Côté) of Jonas Gardell’s bestseller. “Never Wipe Tears Without Gloves” recalls the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and its consequences for the lives of a group of gay men in Sweden around the young Rasmus, played by Olivier Arteau. A touching portrait of the ravages of this disease at the time.
At the Jean Duceppe Theater from December 6th to 16th
The Riopelle Project
PHOTO DANNY TAILLON, PROVIDED BY DUCEPPE
Luc Picard plays the painter Jean Paul Riopelle in the play The Riopelle Project.
Robert Lepage’s latest creation as part of the 100th anniversary of the birth of painter Jean Paul Riopelle finally arrives in Quebec. As Lepage’s performances evolve over time, it will be interesting to see (or discover) the piece again at Le Diamant to admire the magic and ingenuity of the director who has taken it upon himself to create the To lift the veil over an artist shrouded in an aura of mystery. A co-production by Duceppe and Ex Machina.
In the Diamond, from October 19th to November 19th
Pissing standing up without lifting your skirt
PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, LA PRESS
A sample of pissing while standing without lifting your skirt, by Olivier Arteau, created at the Center du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui. With Lucie M. Constantineau, Laurence Gagné-Frégeau, Zoé Tremblay-Bianco, Vincent Roy and Ariel Charest. The piece will be performed again at Périscope next winter.
In March 2022, Olivier Arteau brought his creative residency at the Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui full circle with this play with an amusing title, featuring long-time friends of Quebec’s millennial generation. They will gather at an apartment for Ariel’s (Ariel Charest) bachelor party. All delusions are permitted. Resuming in May 2024 at Périscope in Quebec. Text and direction are by Olivier Arteau. Pissing standing up without lifting your skirt is produced by Kata Theater in collaboration with the Center du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui.
At Périscope from May 7th to 18th, 2024
The awakening of spring
PHOTO PROVIDED BY DENISE PELLETIER THEATRE
The awakening of spring
David Paquet’s piece is loosely inspired by the work of the German Frank Wedekind, who deals with the awakening of sexuality in a group of young people. Olivier Arteau’s direction gives the classic new energy to adapt it to the zeitgeist. It features 10 artists, including Gabriel Lemire and Lé Aubin.
At the Denise Pelletier Theater from January 23rd to February 17th
Michelin
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The theater man Michel-Maxime Legault offers his first solo show.
This first solo exhibition by Michel-Maxime Legault, graduate of the Quebec Conservatoire, is directed by Marie-Thérèse Fortin. In this first text, the actor discusses his family background and his life in the country. Co-produced by Trident, the Grand Théâtre de Québec, the Théâtre de la Marée Haute and the Théâtre du Tandem de Rouyn-Noranda, the show illustrates Olivier Arteau’s desire to decentralize creation across the province.
At the Trident Theater from April 9th to 17th, 2024