The Soul of the Poet

Margie Gillis

When legends meet. In an exceptional collaboration, the inimitable choreographer Margie Gillis pays tribute to the renowned poet and singer Gilles Vigneault.

The songs and poems that have rocked generations of Quebecers set the tone for the nine-person ensemble in a series of tableaux where poetry can be seen and heard. In a refined setting, the two geniuses—and friends—merge to deliver a vivid message of humanity and nature. An hour with some of the most illustrious artists of our time—what more could you ask for?

Info

Date of creation: 2025

60 minutes

9 dancers

Specs

Pre-hanging required

8 hours set-up

2 hours strike

Tour

11 people on tour

11 single rooms

Audience

All audiences

Workshop possible

Post-show discussion

why program this show?

Incredible encounter of two artistic legends
Well-known songs with a virtuoso movement
Powerful, poetic, memorable
Set adaptable to all platforms

credits

Artistic Director and Choreography: Margie Gillis Assistant Artistic Directors: LA TRESSE Rehearsal Director: Annie Gagnon Performers: Geneviève Boulet, Alexandra Caron, Amandine Garrido Gonzalez, Hoor Malas, Danny Morissette, Katherine Ng, Erin O’Loughlin, David Rancourt, François Richard, Laura Toma, Antoine Turmine Music: Gilles Vigneault and Gaétan Leboeuf Costumes: Rose & Sonya Bayer Lighting Design: Pierre Lavoie Photography: Valérie Boulet

(Nine performers on stage; cast may vary)

calendar

Sept-Îles

Jean-Marc Dion Hall

October 26, 2026

20:00

Baie-Comeau

Baie-Comeau Arts Centre

October 24, 2026

20:00

Terrebonne

Old Terrebonne Theatre

March 31, 2026

19:30

Quebec

Grand Theatre of Quebec

March 29, 2026

4 PM

Rimouski

Desjardins Room

March 17, 2026