This summer, visit L’Assomption and Repentigny, two vibrant cities just 30 minutes from Montreal, and be enchanted by the richness of their cultural programme.
During the summer season, these two towns in the Lanaudière region offer plenty of fun activities ranging from musical performances to comedy shows, songs and theater to circus, digital art and even fantastic exhibitions. Word has it that L’Assomption and Repentigny have the potential to become your new cultural flame!
In addition, the summer program includes several new works, including three creations presented at the Théâtre Hector-Charland in L’Assomption and the Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins in Repentigny.
1. paper airplane at the Alphonse Desjardins Theater
Directed by Frédéric Bélanger (“Twelfth Night”), Paperplane is a magnificent artistic mix of dance, magic, circus and theatre.
Like a paper airplane carried by the wind, the show offers you a beautiful representation of the circle of life and relies above all on a bright and happy atmosphere where people are born while others leave the place. On stage you will find 8 multidisciplinary artists. Among them, pianist and singer Sarah Leblanc-Gosselin will perform the music of the Gustafson duo, composed of Adrien Bletton and Jean-Philippe Perras.
Paperplane, a Théâtre Advienne que peut production, will be performed at the Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins in Repentigny from 29 June to 22 July 2023.
2. Our icons at the Hector Charland Theater
Familiar melodies, an infectious hum and memories galore… that’s what Our Icons show offers you with its exceptional musical review that traces the plots of the greatest works of your favorite artists.
Accompanied by four musicians, Gabrielle Destroismaisons, Camélia Zaki, Alex Simpson and Nicolas Drolet will make you live a multitude of emotions by revisiting the repertoire of great artists such as Ginette Reno, Robert Charlebois, Céline Dion and Édith Piaf.
Our Icons, a creation of Productions Grand V., will be presented at the Hector-Charland Theater in L’Assomption from July 7th to August 5th, 2023.
3. Belmont at the Alphonse Desjardins Theater
Immerse yourself in the world and madness of Diane Dufresne, a Quebec artist whose colorful personality defined her era.
On stage, Geneviève Alarie, Catherine Allard, Catherine Sénart, Laur Fugère and Laetitia Isambert embody one of the facets of Diane Dufresne: the diva, the lover, the crazy, the artist and the little girl. With their color and their uniqueness, accompanied by an admiring master of ceremonies (Pierre-Olivier Grondin), they will take you on a journey to the heart of feminine intensity!
Belmont, a co-production of the Théâtre de l’Œil Ouvert and the Théâtre Advienne que peut, will be staged at the Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins in Repentigny from 4th to 26th August 2023.
Even more reasons to be enchanted by these two cultural destinations
Photo credit: Bistro l’Ange Cornu
In L’Assomption, the well-known bistro l’Ange Cornu will host fantastic evenings with Geoffroy, especially Anas, Brick and Brack, Juste Robert and Comment Debord. Intimate shows not to be missed in their gorgeous backyard.
Also, the Public Place Weekends offer great shows in the city center including Kébek Muse, La Route du Rire, Fiesta and Luc De Larochellière.
Even the Vieux Palais de L’Assomption, one of the finest historical buildings in the region, will host artists such as Radio Radio and the Marmottes Aplaties.
Finally, in Repentigny, the work Continuum by the sculptor and specialist in new digital technologies Richard Langevin is on display at the Center d’art Diane-Dufresne. You can also take advantage of your visit to admire for the first time the sculptures of the great Diane Dufresne as part of the Artchéologie exhibition.
Visit the website for more information on the cultural program of the towns of Repentigny and L’Assomption taflammeculturelle.com.