Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Théâtre de la Vieille 17
Franco-Ontarian company founded in 1979 by Jean-Marc Dalpé, Lise L. Roy, Roch Castonguay and Robert Bellefeuille, committed to creating new works. It performs at La Nouvelle Scene, in Ottawa.
Since its foundation it has created over 35 new works and toured many of them nationally and internationally. It often works in collaboration with other theatre companies including the Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario, Théâtre Niveau Parking, and the National Arts Centre.
Among works created by the company are Lucky Lady, Les Rogers, Hawkesbury Blues, Le Nez and, in co-production with Théâtre populaire d'Acadie, the 1998 touring production of Bellefeuille's Louis-Dominque Lavigne's Mentire.
Robert Bellefeuille was Artistic Director for 25 years. From 2006 to 2019 the Artistic Director was Esther Beauchemin. In 2020, Geneviève Pineault was appointed Artistic Director.
Website: www.vieille17.ca
Last updated 2021-12-01
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