Mid-October has already arrived. Now you have to take advantage of it to get a cultural boost. Here are some suggestions.
For the rest of the world on the scene
Anyone who has seen the very beautiful direct cinema film For the rest of the world by Pierre Perrault, Michel Brault and Marcel Carrière has remained forever marked by it. The Théâtre La Trâlée crew was inspired by this masterpiece for its most recent production, brimming with inventiveness. On the stage of the Théâtre La Bordée in Quebec: shadow plays, object theater, screenings of extracts from the film and broadcast of previously unseen images. The history of the inhabitants of L’Isle-aux-Coudres and their traditional porpoise fishing constitutes rich theatrical material. This very poignant show directed by Lorraine Côté is proof of that.
Until October 14
Stephanie MorinThe Press
Outdoor youth theater
PHOTO DENIS MARTIN, PROVIDED BY LA MARCHE DU CRAB
Scene from the play Victor from the company La marche du crabe
The transition from childhood to adolescence is at the heart of the play Victor, premiering this Sunday. This creation from the company La marche du crabe follows a young boy the day before he enters high school. The hero is divided between the fear of the new and the excitement linked to this opportunity to become someone else. Written and directed by Simon Fournier, this work, a sequel to the children’s play Amarelinha, talks about identity, grief and courage. Aimed at young people aged 10 to 13, it will be played outdoors, on Île aux volcanos, at the corner of De Drucourt and Marquette streets, in Montreal, this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free.
Véronique Larocque, The Press
Dominique Fils-Aimé at TNM
PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, THE PRESS
Dominique Fils-Aimé
Dominique Fils-Aimé will make her return to Montreal on October 17 and 18 at the TNM, surrounded by five musicians. The singer-songwriter, who has just launched Our Roots Run Deep, his fourth album, is already convincing on disc. But it is on stage that his universe of different shades of soul takes on its full dimension, often much more jazzy, always enveloped in his muffled and warm voice. The elegant atmosphere of the TNM should serve it well for an evening full of nuances and power.
Josée Lapointe, The Press
Last call for the Monastère circus cabarets
PHOTO PAULINE BAUD, TAKEN FROM THE MONASTERY’S FACEBOOK PAGE
The artist Frédéric Lemieux and his German wheel
If you want to attend a Monastère circus cabaret this year, now is the time to book: there are seven performances left in October, and the next ones will not take place until March. The Monastère circus cabarets have been organized by Rosalie Beauchamp and Guillaume Blais since 2016. In an “intimate and warm” setting, the public can see original creations by around ten circus artists, including Colin André’s escarpolette Hériaud and the German wheel with Fred Lemieux. The show takes place on a 360-degree stage at the St. Jax Center, in the sanctuary of an Anglican church in downtown Montreal. The performances will take place on October 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, at 8 p.m.
Catherine Handfield, The Press