Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Théâtre des Confettis
Company in Quebec City, Quebec, founded in 1977 by actors Hélène Blanchard and Judith Savard, who are still co-artistic directors. Théâtre des Confettis specializes in collaborative young people's theatre.
The Company uses fantasy, humour, and tenderness to inspire awe and to move children towards asking hard questions about life. It also uses theatre to create a rapprochement between children and adults.
Since its foundation the company has given over 1800 performances for an estimated 400,000 spectators.
The Company performs in its home city but also tours extensively, including across Canada, to the US, to England, France, Switzerland and, more recently (1998) to the Dublin Theatre Festival with the English-language version of its latest work Un éléphant dans le coeur (directed by Jean-Frédéric Messier and which won a Masque Award in February, 2000).
Website: www.theatredesconfettis.ca
Last updated 2021-12-06
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