Category: Shows

The three faces of Statu Quo

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 …

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Écume : a fairy tale for adults

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 …

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Interview with Marie-Claire Marcotte

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 …

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Statu Quo: anything but…

Théâtre la Seizième presents Statu Quo by Gilles Poulin-Denis on April 6 and 7, 2013, at Vancouver’s Studio 16. The latest production from the company’s in-house dramaturgical development program, it will tour in both B.C. and Saskatchewan until May 17. At the heart of the play is Sarah, a young woman on the verge of …

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Yellow Moon : The Ballad of Leila and Lee

Théâtre la Seizième presents Yellow Moon, a Théâtre de la Manufacture production, at Studio 16 from January 23th to 26th, 2013. A cross between Bonnie and Clyde and Romeo and Juliet, this suspenseful rite of passage, drawn from the Scottish repertory, “keeps you glued to your seat for the entire 90 minutes” (The Gazette, Montreal).  …

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Porc-épic: Join the party!

From October 16th to the 27th, Théâtre la Seizième invites you to the fantastic world of Porc-épic (Porcupine), a play full of surprises by Quebecois playwright David Paquet. Put on your nicest clothes and prepare your heart for a one of a kind tragicomic birthday party at Studio 16, presented with English surtitles on Tuesdays, …

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New performances with English surtitles

Théâtre la Seizième is very happy to unveil its 2012-2013 season. For the first time,  the only French language, professional theatre company in BC will present all of its Studio 16 mainstage season productions with English surtitles. This decision has been inspired by a growing numbers of Francophiles and Anglophones spectators, asking repeatedly for more …

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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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2012/2013 season brochure

Have you received our 2012/2013 season brochure?

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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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