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Clowns, acrobats, puppets and children’s favorite characters are there to experience magical moments at the theater with your family during the holiday season. Suggestions for shows to see from December and which will extend the wonder until February.
Circus Opus, the holiday show
The Gros Becs, from 1er as of December 20, 2023
This is a clown show perfect for kicking off the holidays with madness! Maestro and Presto, his assistant, invite young people aged 5 to 10 to come and applaud their remarkable acrobatic feats… who will, however, play a few tricks on the comic duo. Music also comes on stage, a quartet revisiting classic pieces.
Alice in Wonderland
Outremont Theater, December 10, 2023
The Jack of Diamonds, the Queen of Hearts, the Silkworm, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty… The procession of fanciful characters from Alice in Wonderland comes to life on stage. Children as curious as the young protagonist of the famous tale will be able to ask their questions about this fantastic universe to the artists during a meeting following the performance.
Cuckoo
Maison Théâtre, from December 12, 2023 to January 7, 2024
A colorful adventure awaits Coucou (and its audience aged 3 and over). Dedicated to marking the passage of time in the immense clock where he lives, the little wooden bird doesn’t have a minute to be amazed. However, the clock goes wrong and the puppet falls into a fabulous universe where he and his friends no longer have to tell the time. A wordless holiday show that makes you think about our relationship with time.
Camping
Tohu, from December 13 to 31, 2023
A unifying and festive vacation spot par excellence, the campsite here becomes the playground and acrobatic feats of a band of colorful characters who boast on stage, mixing music, rhythm, circus and physical theater. Laughter, emotions and dazzlement come together in this funny campsite.
Story time. Ari Cui Cui and the Magic Skates
Théâtre Petit Champlain, December 17, 2023
Ari Cui Cui, accompanied by her faithful friend the Happy Baker, is once again celebrating winter in style. And the singer, personified by Ariane Gauthier, will face her fears in order to realize her little girl’s dream: skating! The whole family will move to the rhythm of the festive songs of the little ones’ idol! Ari will also put on his magic skates in Sainte-Thérèse on December 28, for a performance at the Lionel-Groulx theater.
Nicholas Noel. The crystal of time
Duceppe Theater, December 27 and 28, 2023
In a magical atmosphere, Father Nicolas Noël will warm hearts and amaze the whole family. Alongside the elves Trémaline and Pamalin, the man with the white beard will tell wonderful stories and will do so in particular in songs. And he promises that his melodies will charm young and old.
The journey of Laurette and Arlette
Outremont Theater, December 27 and 28, 2023
The eccentric musicians Laurette and Arlette have more than one trick up their sleeve! The eccentric duo will bring out a host of surprises that will fascinate children aged 4 to 10. Songs, dance, juggling and magic will enhance the unusual journey of the clownish travelers, played by established artists Soizick Hébert and Marie-Hélène Côté.
Hello Passe-Partout, the show
Grand Théâtre de Québec, January 3 and 4, 2024
Chicks aged 3 to 10 have something to rejoice: Passe-Partout, Passe-Carreau and Passe-Montagne are once again traveling across Quebec this winter to sing them their favorite melodies from the hit Télé-Québec show . The trio offers little ones a show that is as entertaining as it is stimulating… which will certainly tickle the nostalgic nerves of many parents!
Word of water
Maison Théâtre, from January 31 to February 11, 2024
Two friends, a Senegalese and a Canadian, tell each other about their very different realities related to water, at the heart of this show combining puppets, stories, songs and music. Under the sign of friendship, they take children aged 6 to 10 years old to travel from the Sahel to North America in order to make them aware of the preciousness of blue gold and the importance of having access to it, regardless where we live.
Slava’s Snow Show
Albert-Roussseau Hall, February 14 to 18, 2024
Imbued with the poetic magic of Slava’s Snowshow, adults will reconnect with their childish hearts, while younger children (from 8 years old) will marvel at the majestic paintings brought to life by the band of clowns. Combining music, mime and theater, their absurd and interactive universe awakens the senses. The enchanting snowstorm and oversized balloons of this must-see show have dazzled audiences of all ages for more than 30 years.
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