Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
A mother and her 10-year-old son move from the farm to Montreal to start a new life, only to find the rift in their relationship filled by a parent’s worst fears, a child’s dangerous curiosity, and a thing that threatens to either push them over the edge—or bring them back together. Now playing at the […]
When we interact or become intimate with people from another culture, do we seek to connect with the person or the culture? Do we project our perceptions onto that culture? Do we fail to make a true relationship because of our fears, ignorance, or arrogance? alterNatives is a show with big ideas and yet remains […]
King Dave is a brilliant one-man performance on the self-destructive impulses that can come from the struggles with racism. It is a journey of how injustice, betrayal, and unaccountability can twist one’s choices, leading to ruin. Dave, a young Haitian-Montrealer, narrates his story of youthful troubles as they spiral out of control. His need for […]
Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes is a thought-provoking drama about power and sex, with the #MeToo movement slowly creeping up on the characters. It touches on the needs of the young vs. the middle-aged, loneliness, and the consequences of choices. This play will stir important discussions on the boundaries between people and how these […]
As of mid-March, Canadians across the country have been facing the life-altering development of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Having led to a full shutdown in Quebec and many parts of Canada, this pandemic has taken life in most industries from flourishing to full-halt. In mid-March, Mainline Theatre closed due to government orders associated with efforts […]
Paradise Lost is a raging, fiery tale on the cycle of revenge, disobedience, and consequences. It is a wild and witty mix of innocence and cynicism, love and rebellion, anger and sacrifice. It is also a glaring battle of the sexes between the divine and the mortal. It is quite the package and it all […]
Un Poyo Rojo is a bold and lively show full of scenes of humour, drama, and sexual tension. It is kinetic, vibrant, and wonderfully human in the dance of attraction. Using a variety of theatrical techniques and no spoken dialogue, Un Poyo Rojo is body theatre that surprises and entertains. The show is set on […]
Is there any difference in how a ruler wields power in their kingdom and in their marriages? Should the wife behave as a partner or as a subject? How much control can she enjoy? The Last Wife is a modern feminist re-telling of King Henry VIII’s marriage to his sixth wife, Catherine Parr, who survived […]
Does the previous generation have a duty to fix the mistakes of their past? How can they prepare the world for their children? How far are they willing to go? The Children is a gathering of powerhouse performances. This tightly contained story is intense, darkly funny, with a smart use of science-fiction. It has a […]
What makes a leader? Is it someone who is brash and belligerent? Or someone with a vision of greater purpose in all actions? Someone who takes responsibility for themselves and for others? Choir Boy is a beautiful coming of age story on friendship and the courage to be true to one’s self. It uses music […]