Cultural summer | Summer is for playing

Because summer is also a good time to go to the theater. Hints.

Santa Clause is garbage

This classic of French theater and cinema lands on the boards in its Quebec version. The local SOS Amitié remains, however, the place of all the absurdities for the volunteers Pierre and Thérèse, caught between the Bulgarian neighbor (and his klug), the transvestite in the midst of an existential crisis and the repeated calls of an obsessed person. The high-caliber cast brings together Jean-Michel Anctil, Josée Deschênes, Mario Jean, Brigitte Lafleur, Pierre-François Legendre and Claude Prégent. André Robitaille directs. At the Maison des arts Desjardins in Drummondville, from June 30 to August 19.

Yannicko’s kitchen

A leader who has become star media that multiplies recipe books and cooks with cauldrons in its name. Does that remind you of something ? One thing is certain, he is the character at the heart of the new play by Pierre Huet and Louis Saia (who also signs the staging). This satire is planted in the show’s recording studio Yannicko’s kitchen, where sharp knives fly low! Bobby Beshro, Sylvie Moreau, Claude Tremblay, France Parent, Émile Dufour and Joanie Guérin will share the stage. At the Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne, from June 28 to August 5.

Closet

The inimitable François Pignon, central character of the Dinner of idiots, is back ! This time it’s rampant in the room Closet. Discreet accountant about to be fired, François Pignon decides – to turn the wind in his favor – to spread the false rumor of his homosexuality. And the scheme works! Around Sébastien Dodge, who plays Pignon, are gathered six other actors, including Raymond Bouchard and Hugo Giroux. The staging is by Alain Zouvi. At the Théâtre de Rougemont from June 29 to August 5 and at the Le Patriote theater in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts from August 9 to 19.

Minimum size required

Simon Boudreault revives his earthy characters imagined for the play In case of rain, no refund, presented in 2015. A very special new boss has just been appointed at the Kingdom of Super Fun amusement park, which will provoke a series of shenanigans among the employees who are determined to get rid of him. Luc Bourgeois, Louise Cardinal, Sébastien Gauthier, Mélanie St-Laurent and three other performers are part of the cast. At the Petit Théâtre du Nord, in Boisbriand, from June 22 to August 26.

Silence is turned

What does a film shoot look like that goes sour? To find out, head to the Gilles-Vigneault Theater in Saint-Jérôme, where the comedy will be presented. Silence is turned, signed by the French Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras. The interactive show – the spectators act as extras during the filming – is adapted in a Quebec version by Emmanuel Reichenbach and directed by Charles Dauphinais. Nine performers, including Claudine Mercier, Catherine Proulx-Lemay and Roger Léger, will share the stage. From June 23 to August 12.

Covers

Building on their success during creation, certain pieces are back this summer. This is the case of mom, presented at Duceppe from July 14 to 29 as part of Just for Laughs. In this very touching work, 12 women of Arab origin watch over the patriarch of the family, sharing confidences, but also laughter. The stupid dinner is back in force with a summer tour that will pass through L’Assomption, Quebec, Saguenay, Gatineau and Brossard. The room Pedalobehind closed doors on the water starring Stéphane E. Roy and Marc Fournier, will stop in five venues across Quebec, including Rougemont.