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  In the Paul-Gérin-Lajoie-d’Outremont High School Gymnasium Ten, fifth-grade students from Nouvelles Querbes Elementary School were introduced to the work of painter Marc Chagall during workshops led by Casteliers. Inspired by different Chagall works, the students created hand puppet characters. They modelled the heads, sewed the costumes, and painted the puppets – experimenting with the […]

  In collaboration with the Théâtre Outremont, Casteliers present an exhibit curated by a son as a tribute to his father.   March 2-6, 2022 ​​Joseph Bouchard (1925–1992) was a self-taught puppeteer who had a variety of other occupations throughout his life: travelling salesperson, lab assistant at Université Laval and concierge. In 1965, he started […]

  Part of the Café-causerie: Budding creations! event, presented in front of an audience and livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. In a casual setting, four creative teams present their work-in-progress and answer questions from the public eager to learn more about the various stages involved in the development of a puppet show.   L’amour te reviendra […]

  Part of the Café-causerie: Budding creations! event, presented in front of an audience and livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. In a casual setting, four creative teams present their work-in-progress and answer questions from the public eager to learn more about the various stages involved in the development of a puppet show.   Season 4 Season […]

  In a casual setting, four creative teams present their work-in-progress and answer questions from the public eager to learn more about the various stages involved in the development of a puppet show.   The Café-Causerie: Budding Creations! will be presented in front of an audience and livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.   L’amour te […]

  Part of the Café-causerie: Budding creations! event, presented in front of an audience and livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. In a casual setting, four creative teams present their work-in-progress and answer questions from the public eager to learn more about the various stages involved in the development of a puppet show.   La lumière impossible […]

  Part of the Café-causerie: Budding creations! event, presented in front of an audience and livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. In a casual setting, four creative teams present their work-in-progress and answer questions from the public eager to learn more about the various stages involved in the development of a puppet show.   Vertip Inspired by […]

The official opening was presented live on our Facebook  and Youtube pages. It is now available for viewing on this page, below.   You are cordially invited to the official opening of the 16th Festival de Casteliers! In the company of elected Outremont riding and borough officials, Casteliers’ co-directors general and Bobor, the MIAM workshop […]

  A spontaneous performance will be held in a park in Outremont. In order to keep a sense of wonder and avoid large gatherings, the time and venue will remain secret, so stay on the lookout!   Live public artwork  Created from a simple white leaf!     In a world turned upside down… How can […]

Streaming link available from Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 11:45 p.m. Streaming available in Canada only   A conversation with film director Noémie Géron (Collectif NAPEN) and two artists portrayed in her documentary was held online on our Facebook page, Thursday, March 4 at 11 a.m. Facilitator: […]