Ecological fables
The Earth and its movements inspire many children’s authors. This is particularly the case of Felix Emmanuel And Zoe Girardfrom the Théâtre Le Portage, which, with Plastic, offer an ecological tale. The story takes place in 2122, a time when plastic has disappeared from Earth except for one place in the middle of the ocean, a floating mass on which Madeleine inhabits until a gang arrives in search of plastic. love, immortality, friendship. To be seen on April 17 and 18 at the Maison des arts de Laval as part of the Teen Theater Meeting (April 14 to 27). The Théâtre de l’Escaouette in Moncton offers Tsunamia play by Mélanie Léger directed by Philippe Soldevila, in which the duo evokes the mourning of a teenager whose mother suffers from an incurable illness. A metaphor arises quite naturally between the unpredictable sea which borders this New Brunswick village and the state of the teenager. From March 12 to 15 at Gros Becs, from March 18 to 21 at Arrière-Scène and April 22 at the Maison des arts de Laval. 12 years and over.
Pieces for teenagers
After Around the world in 80 days, the Théâtre Advienne que peut once again invests the universe of Jules Verne with Jules and Josephine. The author, Philippe Robert, features Joséphine Verne, a Quebecer keen on science and discovery, who bets her 80 best books to her cousin Jules that she will manage to cross the Atlantic Ocean quickly. Directed by Frédéric Bélanger, the play, which combines puppetry and shadow theater for the occasion, looks promising. From February 13 to March 8, at the Fred Barry Hall. As part of the Teen Theater Meeting, Dynamo theater offers Battles, a metaphorical play about the competitive world we live in. Written by Pascal Brullemans and directed by Andréanne Joubert, Battles is the story of five young people who compete for space on a couch, who try to find their place and live together. From April 14 to 16. And, for those who have not had the chance to see Hegemonypiece of Maxime Momperousse on masculinity, we need to start again at the Maison Théâtre from February 14 to 23.
The puppet and its many facets
Fanny Britt tenderly exploited her last fall in 176 steps, a piece which will also be presented at Arrière-Scène from April 21 to 25. The puppet is thus essential in several plays this spring and we find it in particular with the Théâtre de la Pire Espèce which presents, from March 14 to 23 Aux Écuries, My tale of fire, cycling between falling bombs. Inspired by the diary of Felix Mirbt (pioneer of contemporary puppetry), the author and director Francis Monty tells the story of Félix’s journey by bike with his father to a country at war. The author highlights the power of imagination and creation to help overcome the absurdities of humanity. At the Maison Théâtre, the Motus and Djarama theaters come together to produce Word of water, a play for ages 6 to 10 in which Mamby, a Senegalese, and Hélène, a Montrealer, talk about their reality around water. From January 31 to February 11. And, of course, the 19th Casteliers International Festival will be back from March 6 to 10, and will allow people to discover the 11th art in several forms.
On the dance side
If the flamboyant and psychedelic Glitcha show by the Bouge de là company, continues its tour in the greater Montreal region for the pleasure of the eyes and ears of children aged 6 and over — notably on February 3 at the Maison de la culture d’Ahuntsic and on February 10 February at the Maison de la culture de Verdun — the Teen Theater Meeting, for its part, will notably host We/Off, a performance on the themes of surpassing oneself, of the choices that life and freedom impose on us. Installed in turn or in groups on a treadmill, five dancers offer an acrobatic choreographic performance. The carpet, the central object of the show, symbolizes the passage from childhood to adulthood, the paths taken and the life that offers itself to us with all its beauty and difficulty. Directed and choreographed by Jacques Poulin-Denis, the play is a production of the interdisciplinary company Grand Poney and is presented on April 19 at the Maison des arts in Laval. Teenagers aged 13 and over are invited and expected.
Musical theater
Music is regularly part of plays for young audiences, but certain shows make it a central character. Philip Robert And Frederick Bélangerfrom the Théâtre Advienne que peut, bear witness to this with Éloi, the oboe who had lost his A. A theatrical tale in which the instrument goes in search of its missing note. The show will be presented at the Gros Becs during the school break, from February 20 to March 10. For ages 4-9. At Place des Arts, several creations have this love for music in common. Ariane DesLions and her musical hardware sings, presents a quantity of recycled instruments while inviting children aged 5 and over to think about social and family issues. February 25. On March 10, children will be able to discover the evolution of rhythms from the four corners of the world thanks to Marton Maderspach and to Bruno Roywho must find the right instrument and the right rhythm before a premiere (audition for one, multicultural show for the other). The origins of the bing bang! is presented on March 10 and is a creation of Jeunesses Musicales Canada.