Bob and Fran have worked hard to give their four children the opportunities they never had. Now that the nest is empty, time to slow down and enjoy the simpler things. But parenting as a job never quite stops. Behind the garden’s fence, where the roses bloom, shocking secrets will shatter the tranquil appearance of this quiet household.
Ce que je sais de vrai depicts the complicated nature of family – and marriage – through the eyes of four siblings struggling to define who they are beyond what their parents expect of them. Embraces come undone, conflicts erupt and truths surface as the siblings reunite. A bittersweet portrait of six people in crisis, that poses the question: is it possible to love too deeply?
Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards 2024-25
Category: Large Theatre
Outstanding Production : Théâtre la Seizième
Outstanding Direction: Cory Haas
Outstanding Performance in a Lead Dramatic Role: France Perras
Outstanding Performance in a Lead Dramatic Role: Andrew Wheeler
Outstanding Set Design : Alaia Hamer
Production Théâtre la Seizième
Text Andrew Bovell
Translation and direction Cory Haas
Cast Siona Gareau-Brennan, Xénia Gould, Emilie Leclerc, France Perras, Simon Therrien, Andrew Wheeler
Production design Alaia Hamer
Sound design Matthew Tomkinson, Andy Zuliani
Lighting design James Proudfoot
Movement Eowynn Enquist, Noam Gagnon
Fight choreographer Sam Jeffery
Stage management Melanie Thompson
Assistant stage manager Ninon Jamet
Technical direction Chengyan Boon
Production photos Gaëtan Nerincx
