After the birth of her daughter Violette, Avril feels the need to leave Quebec and go elsewhere to rediscover herself. Her instinct leads her to Vancouver, at the edge of the Pacific. However, her hopes are confronted with a certain disillusionment, born from the high rents, the comings and goings of friends, the fragility of the Francophone community in Western Canada, and the difficulty of rooting herself elsewhere. A reflection of her time, Violette en avril brings to light themes from the past that still resonate today.
Produced in 1981, this play marks the beginning of local creations; a spotlight on local artists who bring a fresh and clear voice to the stage. Since its creation, la Seizième has supported the creation of over 30 major and youth projects.
Collective creation Odette Brassard, Thérèse Champagne, Denis Chouinard, Neil Duffy, Gabriel Gauthier, Nicole-Marie Rhéault
Adaptation Thérèse Champagne, Emilie Leclerc
Direction Emilie Leclerc
Performance Thérèse Champagne, Ghislaine Doté, Ismail El fallahi, Sean Sonier, Océanne Trudel-Poulin
Music conception and live music Steven Charles
Live music André Lachance
Stage management Caroline Frost
Photos Jamie Poh Creative
