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Compagnie Virginie Brunelle

Five performers, a fractured humanity, physical exertion that becomes a form of expression. Virginie Brunelle creates a theatrical bulwark against dehumanization—a passionate fight for love and solidarity set to an original composition by Laurier Rajotte.

Following Fables, in which she explored women’s struggles, Virginie Brunelle now tackles the themes of chaos and dehumanization by creating a stage space where unity becomes a saving counterbalance. With its sudden bursts of energy and dazzling momentum, the dance examines a fractured humanity with clinical precision and raw sensitivity.

On stage, five performers embody a collective force: physical exertion becomes a language, and every breath, every muscle twitch weaves into a human and sensitive tapestry. The choreography reveals the deep bond between the performers; their mutual endurance is both a prerequisite and a metaphor. Supported by an ingenious score by Laurier Rajotte, the work resonates as a liberating cry against alienation and the slow erosion of our human condition.

Info

Year of creation: 2025

60 minutes

5 dancers

Specs

Pre-hanging required

8 hours set-up

2 hours of dismantling

Tour

7 people on tour

7 single rooms

Audience

All Audiences

Workshop available

Discussion after the show

Why program this show?

Magnificent lifts and touching athleticism
Outstanding choreographer and virtuoso dancers
Adaptable to different stage sizes
Powerful images for everyone to enjoy

Credits

Choreographer Virginie Brunelle Performers Sophie Breton, Alexandre Carlos, Yelda del Carmen, José Flores, Émile de Vasconcelos-Taillefer Rehearsal Director Lucie Vigneault Music Laurier Rajotte Costume Designers Virginie Brunelle, Jonathan Saucier Lighting Designer Chantal Labonté Set Designer Jonathan Saucier Sound Designer Guy Fortin Technical Director – Creation François Marceau Production Director Charlotte Ménard Administrative Direction Lorganisme Co-Producers National Arts Centre, Kinneksbond – Mamer Cultural Centre International Distribution Maison Verso Financial Support Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Conseil des arts de Montréal, Caisse Desjardins du Plateau-Mont-Royal, and Caisse Desjardins de la Culture Special Thanks Louise Lapierre Dance School

Calendar

Val d'Or

Télébec Theatre

April 16, 2027