Arts and Culture

Shows for Young Audiences

Puppet theatre, music, movies. The arts go hand in hand all season long for the enjoyment of childhood and young audiences.
Please note that the performances are presented in French.

$2.75

Le spectacle de l’arbre (Theatre)
La Compagnie Des mots, d’la dynamite
Free admission as part of Culture Days
Saturday, September 30, 2 p.m.
Centre culturel de Verdun
1-5-year-olds
Three females-half-trees, half jack-of-all trade fairies-celebrate the passage of time and the bonds that are forged in the process. Sensations for each season, daily life with its small losses and great discoveries are at the heart of this show quilted by poetic scenes, songs and nursery rhytmes.

Presented by the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée and the Verdun Borough.

Paul Flou (Puppets)
Théâtre sous la main
Friday, October 7, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Centre culturel de Verdun
4-8-year-olds
The hero of this story is as blind as a bat. When looking for a gift to please his adored grandmother, he makes the acquaintance of an activity leader and a brilliant choir!

La Maison des Contes (Movie)
Festival du film pour enfants de Montréal
Saturday, October 29, 2 p.m.
Centre culturel de Verdun
4-12-year-olds
Although not yet able to read, Nathanaël inherits his aunt’s library. Heroes inhabiting the books suddenly come to life and the boy has to rescue them...

Presented by the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée and the Verdun Borough.

Carton rouge sur carré vert (Puppets)
Théâtre les Amis de chiffon
Friday, November 18, 1:30 p.m.
Centre communautaire Elgar
4-10-year-olds
St-Elzéar’s Cougars meet St-Simeon’s Pythons on the soccer field, for what will be a hallucinating and zany game. Self-esteem, boy-girl equality and parent-child relationships are the featured themes of this puppet show.

Le joyeux Noël des animaux (Puppets)
Théâtre de marionnettes La Simagrée
Friday, December 9, 10 a.m.
Centre communautaire Elgar
Saturday, December 10, 2 p.m.
Centre culturel de Verdun
3-8-year-olds
Deep in the forest and exposed to the harsh winter climate, a lost dog feels lonely. Will he find a welcoming house where he can celebrate Christmas?

Le voyage (Puppets)
Théâtre de l’Avant-Pays
Thursday, February 16, 1:30 p.m.
Centre communautaire Elgar
5-9 year-olds
Somewhere in Japan, a mother and child must cross the snowcovered mountains to reach the village. Three stories of patience, love and perseverance, as told by the mother, will inspire courage and guide the child when facing his fears. Actors, puppets, shadows and objects recreate this journey.

Presented by the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée and the Verdun Borough.

Capitaine Grosnez et l’île de soie (Theatre)
Théâtre Jambe de bois
Tuesday, March 6, 2 p.m.
Centre culturel de Verdun
4-12-year-olds
A wise man has revealed the existence of a mysterious island with supernatural powers. Whoever conquers this island would rule the world. Will Captain Grosnez arrive in time to prevent Général Balonez from getting there first?

L’expédition de la Rythmobile (Musical theatre)
Youth and Music Canada with percussionists Bruno Roy and Thierry Arsenault
As part of Music Week.
Thursday, March 8, 2 p.m.
Centre communautaire Elgar
6-12-year-olds
Patatras and clumsy pilot Pataquès are rallye partners. Unfortunately, their super-powered engine has run out of gas! Our adventurers will have to search for the fuel that will save them: rhythm!

Bam (Puppets)
Théâtre des petites âmes
Friday, March 16, 10 a.m.
Centre communautaire Elgar
Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m.,
Centre culturel de Verdun
It’s a hot summer night and the swamp is drying out. Grande Dame "La", who makes the water sing, has lost her voice! Her two children set out to find new source of water for singing. A percussive story with puppets and bamboo!

Le Club des Crocodiles (Movie)
Festival international du film pour enfants de Montréal
Saturday, March 31, 2 p.m.
Centre culturel de Verdun
4-12-year-olds
To join the Crocodile Club, Hannes will have to pass a difficult test. Kai, who would also like to become a member of the club, will rescue him, even though he is confined to a wheelchair.

Presented by the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée and the Verdun Borough.

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