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Duceppe
Theatre that makes you think
A place for emotion, reflection, and entertainment. Duceppe's essence is expressed through skillfully portrayed social issues at the heart of captivating stories, told in French by some of the most talented artists.
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Theatre • Historical Fiction
Corps fantômes
October 22 to November 22, 202523 performancesThéâtre Jean-DuceppeIn 1990, in Montreal, several homosexual men are falling, the victims police repression, AIDS and hate crimes. That same year is also when the local LGBTQ+ community started organizing its resistance.
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Creation Theatre • Homage
Janette
November 29 to December 14, 202513 performancesThéâtre Jean-DuceppeWith this new creation that celebrates Janette Bertrand, Rébecca Déraspe imagines a lively conversation between the grande dame, played by Guylaine Tremblay, and several generations of characters.
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Suspense Theatre
Boîte noire
January 20 to February 21, 202624 performancesThéâtre Jean-Duceppe“What’s your wildest dream? Reaching the pinnacle of success in your field? Getting in fantastic shape? Overcoming your addiction to food or your phone? Think about it for a few seconds… Can you see the dream? It’s right there, within reach... Are you ready to make it come true?” says the founder of Essor, Quebecer Éliza Williams.
Corps fantômes: from exhibition to performance
Soon, on stage at Duceppe, story of Montreal’s LGBTQ+ communities in the 1980s and 1990s will resonate in the show Corps fantômes.
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Janette Bertrand: 100 years of Struggle for a More Open Quebec
An iconic figure on the Quebec cultural and media landscape, Janette Bertrand will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 25. Place des Arts is hosting a program of activities highlighting several of the key events and aspects of her life.
Article Portraits EventTheatre, an art form that brings people together
Duceppe boasts over 50 years of stories told through striking productions and a unique approach to theatre that creates a powerful connection with the audience. This was the mission embraced by artistic directors David Laurin and Jean-Simon Traversy when they took charge of the programming.
The result is an annual theatre season filled with original creations presented as premieres within the walls of Place des Arts. Duceppe also offers tours that bring the shows to all corners of the province. This allows them to reach nearly 100,000 people year after year, all while shining a spotlight on current ideas and opinions through entertainment.
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