The end of You’re gonna laugh 2 by Sugar Sammy, Lynda Lemay at Espace St-Denis, Too Human at Quat’sous… Lots of ideas to enjoy the beginning of autumn. Here are our journalists’ suggestions.
The end of You’re gonna laugh 2
Let his many enemies rejoice: Sugar Sammy is giving the last six Montreal performances of his work from Thursday to Sunday. You’re Gonna Laugh 2before flying off later this fall to the old countries, where he will shoot a new season of France has incredible talent. The Quebec comedian with the gently mocking smile has an incredible talent for interacting with his audience, whom he never failed to make fun of during this tour offered in the language of Yvon Deschamps as well as that of Mordecai Richler, and which the Pierre-Mercure hall will have welcomed on more than 100 occasions. Enough to conclude that this is only a respite from here You’re Gonna Laugh 3 or, in other words, that his enemies are not finished with him.
Dominic Tardif, The Press
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Lynda Lemay at Espace St-Denis
PHOTO MARTIN TREMBLAY, THE PRESS
Portrait of Lynda Lemay for the release of her new album
A woman, a guitar, songs: since her beginnings, Lynda Lemay has never changed her way of doing things, and that’s why we love her. The Quebec singer-songwriter, who released 11 albums in 1,111 days between 2020 and 2023, will present her show in Montreal on Thursday for the first time Life is a crazy taleaccompanied by two multi-instrumentalists. She will then go on tour again in Quebec and Europe – in March 2025, Lynda Lemay will tread the stage of the Olympia in Paris for the 65e66e and 67e times. Impressive.
Josée Lapointe, The Press
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All too human at the Quat’Sous
PHOTO FRÉDÉRIQUE MÉNARD-AUBIN, PROVIDED BY LE QUAT’SOUS
All too human
The new play by Étienne Lepage, All too humanprobes our flaws and our vilest thoughts with tragicomic monologues, which release a speech that we would have preferred not to hear. In their clown costumes, the ten performers have a blast, scratching all the conventions of propriety. If all the texts are not equal, Catherine Vidal’s staging still manages to produce an extremely entertaining overall portrait, which forces reflection.
Jean Siag, The Press
Check out our review of the play
Monitored and punished at the Prospero Theater
PHOTO MAXIM PARÉ FORTIN, PROVIDED BY THE PROSPERO THEATRE
Safia Nolin and Debbie Lynch-White share the stage with a chorus in Monitored and punished.
Only a few days left to see the show Monitored and punished at the Théâtre Prospero, before a tour that will take in Ottawa, Quebec City and Paris. Author Jean-Philippe Baril Guérard drew on thousands of hateful messages received by singer Safia Nolin to write a score for a choir of about twenty singers. On stage, Debbie Lynch-White embodies the artist’s alter ego, who also goes on stage to sing a few pieces whose gentleness contrasts with the horror of the words raining down on her. A poignant show, of great beauty despite the ugliness of the words. A punch to the solar plexus that shook me like rarely before.
Until September 27 at the Théâtre Prospero, then November 14, 15 and 16 at the Théâtre français of the National Arts Centre. Dates to come for Quebec.
Stephanie Morin, The Press
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Pascale Girardin’s clay colossi
PHOTO STEPHANY HILDEBRAND
Ceramicist Pascale Girardin among her creations from the series Figure
Internationally renowned Quebec ceramicist Pascale Girardin is taking over the spaces of Projet Casa with a first solo exhibition. From September 18 to October 6, the public is invited to discover Presence and overflowswhich features 22 sculptures from the series Figuresome reaching up to 1.60 meters in height. These clay works with organic shapes and human dimensions explore the notions of body and space. Beyond the finished works, the exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s creative process. Worn tarpaulins, clay sketches and short films reveal the behind the scenes of his studio.
Isabelle Morin, The Press
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Dive into the maritime world of the Port of Montreal
PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Access to the Port of Montreal Tower will be free during the event.
Young and old alike are invited to the Port of Montreal this Sunday to discover its behind-the-scenes activities. Ship and terminal tours, a maritime exhibition, games and activities will be on the agenda for the first edition of Port Day at the Port of Montreal. It’s the perfect time to come and meet the artisans, activities and various projects at the port. Access to the Port of Montreal Tower – and its breathtaking view of the river and the city – will also be free for the occasion. Don’t miss the guided bus tours of the port terminals, which will give you a closer look at all the logistics of goods.
September 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Grand Quai of the Port of Montreal
Florence Dancause, The Press
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