La Robe de Ma Mère

2012 Performances

BAM
The Monkey Bunch
Norman Foote
The Ugly Duckling & ...
3-Legged Tale / Sur 3 Pattes
Head à Tête
Medicine Bear
Shoes of Sand
The Man Who Planted Trees
Crique, Craque and Croque...
World of Rhythm
Jake's Gift
1001 Calgarian Nights
Nearly Lear
Puppet Workshop
Master Classes

Performances at a Glance
Performances by Age
Performances by Grade
Performance Schedule

Open Air Fun Activities
To be announced Spring 2012

Lineup subject to change.


Is it right for you?

  • linear in structure with beautiful imagery
  • simple dialogue; visually stunning
  • a story that metaphorically embraces the bond between mother and child
  • beautiful music; intro to operatic vocals
  • company known for exquisite work

La Robe de Ma Mère

L'Arrière Scène, Québec

"...un texte lumineux d'intelligence et de subtilité dont la metteure en scène française Sylviane Fortuny sait tirer tous les fils..." Le Devoir

La Robe de Ma Mère Émile et Gaston sont sur une plage. Tous deux attendent une femme. Émile et Gaston ne semblent pas se connaître, mais dès les premières paroles échangées, une complicité va naître entre eux. C'est étrange comme chacun semble connaître les pensées de l'autre, les phrases qu'il va prononcer, ses souvenirs... Des souvenirs d'enfance, de jeux, de chansons qui se chantent pour endormir, ou juste pour le plaisir. En fouillant dans leur mémoire, Gaston et Émile vont tenter d'inventer le passé de la femme qu'ils attendent. La femme de leur vie. Leur mère.


Schedule

Sales began for School performances in early October. There is still availability in many school performances for public ticket purchase. School performances are those that occur Tues.- Fri. during regular school hours. They do not include evening and Saturday performances, which are designated as public performances.The public is more than welcome to purchase tickets and attend school performances when available.

Les représentations en langue française seulement
French language performances only

Show Date Time   Public Tickets
  3 FRENCH Tuesday, May 24 10:00am Buy Tickets
10 FRENCH Tuesday, May 24 1:00pm Buy Tickets
14 FRENCH Wednesday, May 25 10:00am Buy Tickets
18 FRENCH Wednesday, May 25 12:30pm Buy Tickets

Show Information

Artist Recommended Age:
5 à 10 ans

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Category:Théâtre
Location:Théâtre Martha Cohen
Length:45 minutes
Latecomers:Yes, admitted quietly and respectfully at the back of the theatre
Re-entry:No
Language:Française

Special Show Recommendations:
Wheelchair Accessible


Educators

Study Guides:
Dossier d'accompagnement

Order Form: Purchase School Tickets
Curriculum Connections:
Music, Drama, Health/CALM, Social Studies, French

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