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Craig and Esther’s picks – March 7

It is important for us to stay on the cutting of edge of what is happening on the arts scene in Vancouver. We read a great deal, we see a lot of productions and now, we want to share our favorites. Every two weeks, we will suggest a cultural outing for you. You liked it? …

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Interview: Kate Declerck

Meet Kate Declerck who recently joined the Théâtre la Seizième team as Community Relations Coordinator. Musician, cultural manager and globe-trotter, Kate is and passionate advocate for the role of the arts in uniting and building understanding among people. She holds a Bachelor of Music from McGill University, and a Masters in Cultural Management from Northumbria …

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Craig and Esther’s picks – February 21

It is important for us to stay on the cutting of edge of what is happening on the arts scene in Vancouver. We read a great deal, we see a lot of productions and now, we want to share our favorites. Every two weeks, we will suggest a cultural outing for you. You liked it? …

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La vitrine des partenaires

Le Théâtre la Seizième a la chance de compter sur le soutien de précieux partenaires. Depuis septembre, Emmanuel Irabaganje de la Financière Sun Life, appuie le Théâtre la Seizième pour la présentation des surtitres anglais. Emmanuel est conseiller en sécurité financière depuis 2007 et est affilié à La  Financière Sun Life depuis 2009. Classé, en …

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Craig and Esther’s picks – February 7

It is important for us to stay on the cutting of edge of what is happening on the arts scene in Vancouver. We read a great deal, we see a lot of productions and now, we want to share our favorites. Every two weeks, we will suggest a cultural outing for you. You liked it? …

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Craig and Esther’s picks – January 24

It is important for us to stay on the cutting of edge of what is happening on the arts scene in Vancouver. We read a great deal, we see a lot of productions and now, we want to share our favorites. Every two weeks, we will suggest a cultural outing for you. You liked it? …

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Video Interview : Sylvain Bélanger and Sylvie de Morais present Yellow Moon

Director Sylvain Bélanger et actor Sylvie de Morais are here with their theatrical labour of love, Yellow Moon, beginning this Wednesday at Studio 16. Discover the characters, intrigue and production challenges of this  show in this short video (in French only). Ready, set…

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Wine & Theatre : Yellow Moon

For this first column, Michael Gauthier, author, wine enthusiast and restaurant owner, matches Yellow Moon with a wine known for its beautiful yellow colour: the Rolet Père et Fils Arbois Vin Jaune 2003. Here is why. It’s a quality product; It has unusual packaging (620 ml bottle); It possesses remarkable freshness, only to then unleash a smoky …

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Did you know? – Hiver 2013

With the New Year upon us, local artists are spreading their wings! Here’s a look at the passion projects that will transport you across Canada, from Montreal to Vancouver. What do you think of oil company Enbridge’s pipeline project?  Multidisciplinary artists Anita Rochon (Traces) and Georgina Beaty (Le portrait Gooble) asked that very question to …

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Something new for the new year

In 2013, we have decided to give you two more (excellent) reasons to follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well as our blog. Craig and Esther’s picks : It is important for us to stay on the cutting of edge of what is happening on the arts scene in Vancouver. We read a great deal, …

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We love our Porc-épic ad!

This advertising created by GED’Art and a few generous volunteers will be presented on Radio-Canada soon. Saison 2012-13: PORC ÉPIC de David Paquet from Théâtre la Seizième on Vimeo CREDITS Directed by Georges-Edouard Duquette With Cloë Alexandra Cousineau Directors of Photography: Mathieu Harisson et Hugo Ferland Dionne Artistic Director: Thomas St-Hilaire Music: Jason Kodie Editors: …

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Inspiration

” One cold winter’s day, a number of porcupines huddled together quite closely in order through their mutual warmth to prevent themselves from being frozen. But they soon felt the effect of their quills on one another, which made them again move apart. Now when the need for warmth once more brought them together, the …

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2012/2013 season brochure

Have you received our 2012/2013 season brochure?

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Théâtre la Seizième has a new logo!

Théâtre la Seizième has a new logo and is reasserting its identity. At the dawn of its 38th season, the French-language theatre company has adopted an image that better reflects its artistic style, professionalism and strength. Designed by Persona (iampersona.com), the new logo highlights the francophone nature of the company using graphics that play on the accents peculiar …

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Generous donators wanted

Théâtre la Seizième is launching its fundraising campaign for the 2012-2013 season. This annual event allows the company to fund an important part of the $600,000 needed to present its programming. Each year, British Columbia’s only professional French-language theatre company offers programming for general audiences, touring shows for schools, theatre workshops as well as an …

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Théâtre la Seizième Nabs Four Jessie Award Nominations

Théâtre la Seizième is proud to announce it has garnered four nominations for the Jessie Richardson Awards. The French-language theatre company received the good news tonight, during the nomination ceremony held at Theatresports Improv Centre. Théâtre la Seizième and artists Rachel Peake, Vincent Forcier and Drew Facey received this prestigious honour for their work on …

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John Malkovich’s World Theatre Day International Message

” I’m honored to have been asked by the International Theatre Institute ITI at UNESCO to give this greeting commemorating the 50th anniversary of World Theatre Day. I will address my brief remarks to my fellow theatre workers, peers and comrades. May your work be compelling and original. May it be profound, touching, contemplative, and unique. …

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La liste : 4 nights only

Théâtre la Seizième is pleased to present La liste by Jennifer Tremblay from March 28 to 31, at Studio 16. Produced by Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui (Montreal), this multi awards-winning one woman show is delivered with great sensitivity by Québecois stage icon Sylvie Drapeau and goes “straight to the heart” (Alexandre Vigneault, Le Devoir).

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Traces, true or false?

Are you at the theatre or in a museum?  Are we telling you a story or recounting memories?  From January 31st to February 11th, 2012, Théâtre la Seizième invites you to determine what’s true from what’s not in Traces, an original work from Craig Holzschuh and Anita Rochon, presented in French with English surtitles.

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Au champ de mars : An explosive satire

Théâtre la Seizième is pleased to present Au champ de mars from November 16 to 19, 2011.Produced by the Théâtre de la Manufacture (Montreal), this satirical comedy about the effects of war is a “weapon of mass entertainment” (Le Devoir) that may change your most strongly held opinions on the subject. Eric, a young soldier …

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