We chase away the gray with these few suggestions for cultural activities.
Joyful Dance Generation
The first years of adolescence make up the rich material of the piece Dance Generation presented at the Théâtre La Licorne. American playwright Clare Barron drew on this pivotal time in life to write her text, a powerful and irreverent score for nine performers of all ages. The show, directed by Sophie Cadieux, tells the daily life of a dance troupe who hopes to win a prestigious competition. To achieve this, the team plans to present a choreography inspired by Gandhi’s legacy. However, only one performer will take on the main role… which is sure to create a stir among the others. A fiercely joyful spectacle presented until November 18.
Stephanie MorinThe Press
Digital pioneers
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If you frequent Place des Arts, unless you are particularly curious, there is a good chance that you will pass by its small exhibition space, near the Jean-Duceppe Theater, without stopping. These days, we are presenting a production from the Phi Foundation which highlights the work of two pioneering artists through their works. In that of Victor Pilon, strongly inspired by the legend of Icarus, the spectator-user takes control of the technology to take a walk in a cave. And if you go during peak periods and have to wait a bit to get one of the three places, take the opportunity to admire the work of the other celebrated pioneer, Édouard Lock. Echo, her somewhat melancholy choreography, is performed by Rachele Burlassi, principal dancer of the Grands Ballets Canadiens. Free entry.
Stéphanie BérubéThe Press
The theatrical UFO Agamemnon in the ring
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The room Agamemnon in the ring combines Greek tragedy and wrestling gala.
This theatrical UFO combining writing in Alexandrines and a wrestling gala was presented to a sold-out crowd during its creation at Aux Écuries in 2022. Now the play – which tackles the story of the Trojan War like no other – is beginning a short tour. Performances are currently planned in six cities in Quebec, including the Salle Albert Dumouchel in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, this Saturday. The piece will also visit Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Alma, Rimouski and Repentigny. An opportunity to seize to discover this unclassifiable and exhilarating spectacle.
Stéphanie Morin, The Press
Spotlight on stone sculptures
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Thunderclapby Jacques Corbeil
Thirty blocks of stone transformed according to the imagination of artists. Here is what the new exhibition at MUMAQ – Musée des métiers d’art du Québec offers. Titled The stone and me… 30 years of passionit presents the works of art of members of the ASPM Stone Sculptors organization, which this year celebrates its 30e birthday. “It is both a challenge and a joy to insert our trace into this material extracted from the belly of the earth” , underlines, on the subject of this form of art, Lise Deschâtelets, curator of the exhibition and member of the group.
At MUMAQ-Musée des métiers d’art du Québec, until January 28, 2024
Véronique Larocque, The Press
Dia de muertos festival
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The festivities will be launched with a bike ride through Notre-Dame-de-Grâce for which the public is invited to dress up as Catrina.
Celebrate Day of the Dead in Montreal? The popular Mexican festival is back in town for the seventh edition of the Dia de Muertos festival! Exhibitions, artistic workshops, concerts: various free activities are planned in several neighborhoods of Montreal starting Saturday. The festivities will be launched with a bike ride through Notre-Dame-de-Grâce for which the public is invited to dress up as Catrina, a popular character in Mexican culture.
From October 21 to November 4.
Léa Carrier, The Press
Horror at the Cinema du Parc
As Halloween approaches, the Cinéma du Parc sets the mood with the screening ofEvil Dead 2 – it is not essential to have seen the first one to fully appreciate it. As part of its Midnight in the Park series, the Montreal establishment presents the cult film by Sam Raimi on October 20, 21 and 22. Despite the name of the event, the work, offered in the original version with French subtitles, is screened at 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. The following week, October 28, 28, 29 and 31, “the version you’ve never seen” of The Exorcistby William Friedkin, will be offered to moviegoers.
At the Cinéma du Parc, October 20, 21 and 22
Pascal LeBlanc, The Press