Date(s)

Tuesday,March 3, 20267:30 p.m.
Saturday,March 7, 20263 p.m.

Venue(s)

La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines
3700 Saint-Dominique Street
Montréal, Québec H2X 2X8
Phone: 514-843-7738
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Tickets

Ticket Selection – General Admission

Solidarity — $45.00
Flexible rate. By purchasing a Solidarity ticket, you help us maintain affordable prices for everyone. Thank you!

Regular — $35.00
Flexible rate. This reflects the true cost of a ticket.

Affordable — $25.00
Flexible rate. No conditions (age, profession, etc.) are required to purchase this ticket.

17 years old and under — $17.00

Adult audience, 12 years +

 

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What if a whale appeared out of nowhere, in the middle of the city?

In May 2020, Montrealers witnessed an unlikely and magical spectacle on the St. Lawrence River. Between the landmark Clock Tower and the Grande Roue de Montréal Ferris wheel, a whale fin sliced through the river’s surface, announcing the arrival of a young humpback whale that had strayed more than 400 km from its usual habitat. Its presence captivated the city and the country at a time of isolation and confusion.

Whalefall is a documentary theatre piece inspired by this event.

Based on interviews with experts, the play explores our deep connection with whales, intertwining science and poetry, culture and ecosystem, to reveal the richness of their aquatic world.

Whalefall combines large-scale puppets, object theatre, and original music to convey scientific discoveries in a poetic and accessible way.

 


 

Language: English (with French surtitles)

Running time: 70 minutes

Techniques: Large-scale puppets and object theatre

The show will be followed by a talkback with the artists.

 

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Company

Infinithéâtre develops, produces, and promotes plays created by Québec artists, with a commitment to works that examine and reflect contemporary society in all its complexity and beauty. Their work is driven by a fundamental desire to explore new approaches to storytelling that spark dialogue and awaken empathy through innovative, live performances of the highest calibre.

Credits

Stage director: Zach Fraser

Story: Ashe Lang, Riley Wilson, Zach Fraser

Performers: Riley Wilson, Jeremy Lewis

Puppets: Ashe Lang, Zach Fraser

Music: Violette Kay

Projections: Félix Robitaille

 

Infinithéâtre gratefully acknowledges support from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ), the Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM), and the COLE Foundation.

 


 

The show is sold out? Try your luck at the door! Arrive early. If any reserved tickets become available at the last minute, we’ll be happy to put them back for sale. 

Out of respect for the performers and fellow spectators, latecomers will not be admitted.