In this documentary theatre performance (in French), Christine Beaulieu takes on the persona of a salmon, from egg to adult. She tells the remarkable tale of the Atlantic salmon and their voyage from the Mitis River and back to the pools of their birth and the many obstacles they face, with and without the help of humans.
And since Elsie Reford, the creator of the Jardins de Métis, was a avid salmon fisher, Christine Beaulieu invited her to return to the gardens that she shaped for more than 30 years, to tell us briefly about this passion she had for fishing.
Creation : Christine BeaulieuIn the role of Elsie Reford : Alice PascualArchitectural installation La Véranda : Pierre ThibaultArtistic direction : Geneviève LizotteSound design and environment : Frédéric AugerDrawing in situ: Caroline LavergneProduction management : Catherine La FrenièreHistorical consultant : Alexander RefordExecutive producer : Sylvain LegrisProduction: Champ gauche in collaboration with Jardins de Métis
The Quebec tour of this show is made possible thanks to the support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ).
This activity is free for the members of Les Amis des Jardins de Métis and for people who have paid their entrance fee to the Jardins de Métis.
Registration required, go here.
Please note that other performances will take place on the following dates and times:
Thursday July 4 at 2 p.m.Friday, July 4 at 4 p.m.Friday, July 5 at 4 p.mSaturday, July 6 at 2 p.m