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In this short video, Les Trois tristes tigres presents excerpts from their production Moi, dans les ruines rouges du siècle.
Yves Bellefleur likes to introduce himself as a “manager of plays”. For more than 20 years, he has worked with theatre companies who want to tour in Canada, from his headquarters in Sherbrooke. It’s because of him, that productions such as Bashir Lazhar (2008), La liste (2012) and Moi, dans les ruines rouges du siècle …
To go along Moi, dans les ruines rouges du siècle by Olivier Kemeid, Michael Gauthier, author, wine enthusiast and restaurant owner, recommend a Pinot Noir 2009: the Fabulous Ant Tolna ($11.99), available everywhere in Vancouver. Why? It’s from Hungary (one of Ukraine’s neighbours), which has a good climat for pinot noir; It has heavier (decent tannins) and lighter …
Meet the new faces of Théâtre la Seizième and travel the world with our incredible community of artists in this abundant fall edition. The actresses Marie-Claire Marcotte (Statu Quo), Emilie Leclerc (L’enfant-Problème, Le Portrait Gooble) and Jessica Heafey, (Traces) were selected to participate in an advanced professional workshop on acting at the Banff Centre. Organized …
We are back for another year of recommended cultural outings. To stay abreast of what is happening on the arts scene in town and outside of it, we read plenty of scripts, scour festival brochures, and, mostly, we see lots and lots of performances. Every couple of weeks, we will share our favourite ones with …
Théâtre la Seizième kicks off its 39th season with Moi, dans les ruines rouges du siècle by Olivier Kemeid. Inspired by a true story, this Trois Tristes Tigres (Montreal) production will be performed in French at Studio 16 from November 12 to 16, with English surtitles on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
As summer draws to an end, a new cultural season begins. We are back for another year of recommended cultural outings. To stay abreast of what is happening on the arts scene in town and outside of it, we read plenty of scripts, scour festival brochures, and, mostly, we see lots and lots of performances. …
Two Théâtre la Seizième artists were honoured during the ceremony held by The Fondation pour l’avancement du théâtre francophone au Canada on September 10th, 2013. Craig Holzschuh, Artistic and Managing Director at Théâtre la Seizième, won the Marcus-Banque Nationale Prize, while artist Marie Claire Marcotte went home with the Power Corporation of Canada Prize.
Enter the world of our 2013-14 season in this 30 second video made by GED Film. (Sorry, in French only!) CREDITS Production Director : Sarah Mannering Director and editor: Georges-Edouard Duquette With: Virginie Ouelette Director of Photography:: Vincent Bourassa Original Music: Mishelle Cuttler Accessories: Emmanuel Perron Artistic Director : Thomas St-Hilaire (based on an original …
Browse our 2013-2014 season brochure online. CREDITS Design: Jennifer Greenhorn Photos: Julie Artacho, Stéphanie Capistran-Lalonde, Emily Cooper, Pierre Desjardons, Jennifer Greenhorn, Sylvain Sabatié and Danny Taillon Production: Esther Duquette / Théâtre la Seizième
During the nomination ceremony at the Theatresports Improv Centre on May 21st, no less than eight nominations for the Jessie Richardson Awards were handed out to acknowledge the high quality of work produced by Théâtre la Seizième and its artists. Both the company’s general audience production of Porc-épic and the production for youth audiences, Statu Quo, shared the …
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? …
It’s springtime! The birds are singing, the trees are budding, and our artists are working. They’re coming up with all kinds of projects – including a few in French – for our viewing pleasure in April and May. As a bonus : great news from the East. The French Theatre Department of the National Arts Centre …
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? …
Michael Gauthier, author, wine enthusiast and restaurant owner, matches Écume by Anne-Marie White with the elegant Rias Baixas – Terras Gauda O Rosal 2009. Why? It’s a uncommon wine that makes you dream of faraway places; It pairs well with anything from the sea; It has a silky texture and a creamy finish; It possesses …
Since March 19, 2013, Théâtre la Seizième has a new President. Passionate about culture, Véronique St-Antoine starting immersing himself in the arts and entertainment field early on. She worked with several important festivals and cultural organizations, such as le Festival d’été de Québec and the Orchestre symphonique de Québec after completing her studies in Communications. …
For the past three weeks, they have been inspiring, surprising and tickling our funny bone in the rehearsal hall. Meet Katherine Gauthier, Marie-Claire Marcotte and Cory Haas, the three talented actors giving life to the heroes of our next production, Statu Quo. Marie-Claire Marcotte is a rising start of French-Canadian theatre. Actor and playwright, she …
Théâtre la Seizième is thrilled to wrap up its 38th season with Écume, by Anne-Marie White. Lauded by the critics, this captivating production by Ottawa’s Théâtre du Trillium will be presented at Studio 16 with English surtitles from April 17-20, 2013. Émile, a young biochemist, falls helplessly in love with Morgane, a mysterious fish-woman showing …
Marie-Claire Marcotte is a rising start of French-Canadian theatre. Actor and playwright, she has worked with a dozen theatre companies across the country since graduating from George Brown’s conservatory in Toronto, in addition to projects developed through her own company, Beaver Theatre. Graced with a mysterious smile and a communicative manner, she’s the one we …
We discovered Katherine Gauthier last year in 100 Saints you should know, a Pacific Theatre production, falling immediately under her charms. With more than her fair share of enthusiasm and talent, this Franco-Ontarian now living in Vancouver plays the irrestible Adèle in Statu Quo this spring. What made you want to work on Statu Quo …
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