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Arts & Life

Montreal Arts Calendar for November 2024

by Savannah Stewart

Plays, dance productions and exhibitions happening and launching in Montreal this month.

The Arts Calendar for November 2024 features the most promising plays, dance productions and exhibitions happening and launching in Montreal in November.

The Wolves

The Wolves offers a peek into the complex, intense lives of nine girls playing on the school soccer team as they warm up for the big game and navigate the challenges of adolescence. Performed at Segal Centre and presented by Geordie Theatre — Montreal’s English-language theatre producers and school for all ages — this raw and fast-paced play delves into themes of friendship, identity, sexuality, grief and social issues, and was recognized as a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times Critics’ Pick. There will also be a relaxed performance on Nov. 10, designed for audiences with sensory sensitivities. Please note that the show includes mature content such as swearing and references to self-harm. The Wolves is at 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine through Nov. 17

Three Women of Swatow 

This darkly comedic play by acclaimed playwright Chloé Hung delves into family secrets, generational trauma and cultural expectations. After a mother accidentally kills her husband, three generations of Chinese-Canadian women must confront their painful histories and unravel their complex relationships. With sharp dialogue and dark humour, the play asks whether these women can break free from the cycles of the past or are fated to repeat them. Directed by Sophie Gee and featuring Shiong-En Chan, Qianna MacGilchrist and Julie Tamiko Manning, this powerful story is brought to life with raw emotion and wit. Performances, at Centaur Theatre, will include French surtitles on Nov. 14, 15 and 16. Three Women of Swatow is at Centaur Theatre (453 St-Francois-Xavier) through Nov. 24

Titanique

Titanique is a fresh musical comedy that combines the music of Celine Dion with the epic romance of Titanic, reimagining the story of Jack and Rose through Celine’s wild perspective. The Segal Centre production of this Off-Broadway hit brings audiences a hilarious take on the iconic film, with Dion’s classic songs, such as “My Heart Will Go On” and “All By Myself,” performed by a live band. This celebrated theatrical remake reshapes the beloved moments and characters of Titanic in a fun, over-the-top way, as directed by the character of Celine Dion. Titanique is at Segal Centre (5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine) through Nov. 24

Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens

This innovative experience, narrated by author Neil Gaiman, uses advanced AR technology to transport you directly into a classic fairy tale in which a woman embarks on a journey to save her seven brothers who’ve been turned into ravens. Through a see-through optical device, captivating visuals and interactive features blend together, transforming traditional storytelling into a mesmerizing journey. The Montreal-based Felix & Paul Studio, specializing in immersive video art — who brought us the captivating VR experience Space Explorers: THE INFINITE — are behind the creation of this new work displayed by PHI Centre in partnership with the Société de la Place des Arts. Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens is at Place des Arts (175 Ste-Catherine W.), through Feb. 23, 2025

Laure Prouvost: Oma-je 

Forever a fan of plays on words, Laure Prouvost’s exhibition Oma-je pays homage to people who have marked her, up close or from afar. The renowned French artist uses her work to celebrate over 100 people — family, loved ones, activists and thinkers, primarily women — with notable works from her over 20-year career. Audre Lorde, Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie are three examples of women referenced in Oma-je, soon to be on display at the Fondation PHI. And best of all, it’s a free exhibit! Laure Prouvost: Oma-je is at 451 & 465 St-Jean through March 9, 2025

My-Van Dam: Spaces of Resonance

The PHI Foundation presents Spaces of Resonance, a public engagement project by artist My-Van Dam. Visitors can participate in weekend workshops in the Foundation’s Education Room to create sculptural pieces, organized in conjunction with the Laure Prouvost: Oma-je exhibition. Dam’s interdisciplinary work spans performance, sculpture, installation, video art and drawing, using a fluid, body-centred approach to explore ideas and emotions. The objects crafted in the workshops will remain on display alongside Dam’s Objects of Solidarity, later incorporated into public performance workshops led by the artist and guest performers. The project will conclude in March 2025 with a final performance showcasing Dam’s exploration and the collaborative works created throughout the program. My-Van Dam: Spaces of Resonance is at 451 & 465 St-Jean through March 9, 2025

Witches – Out of the Shadows 

The latest exhibit at Montreal’s museum of archaeology and history, Pointe-à-Callière, takes visitors on a journey through the complex history of witches, featuring over 400 artifacts such as manuscripts, paintings and ethnographic objects from Europe and America. The exhibition explores the roots of witchcraft, including the brutal witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries, which led to the persecution of many women. Interactive displays allow visitors to engage with traditional practices like divination, spells and healing rituals. The show also examines the shifting image of the witch, from the old crone of folklore to today’s powerful feminist icon. Witches – Out of the Shadows is at Pointe-à-Callière (350 Place Royale) through April 6, 2025

The Conditions

This multidisciplinary exhibit will take up the full space at Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI) with video pieces, shadow puppetry, a live performance, an art installation and more. It all flows from contemporary dance artist Lucy M. May’s search for an embodied connection to her home of Wolastokuk/New Brunswick, all while coming to terms with her settler colonial origins. The Conditions presents the improvised works of six artists including May, evoking feelings of nostalgia and discomfort and inviting the audience to listen, watch, move through the space with curiosity and reconnect with the sensations of their body. The Conditions is at MAI (3680 Jeanne-Mance), Nov. 12–16, talkback session moderated by Hanako Hoshimi-Caines on Nov. 13

Being There 

The exhibition Being There explores architect Arthur Erickson’s travels in Europe, North Africa and Asia, showcasing how these experiences influenced his architectural philosophy. Focusing on letters and photographs from 1950–1952 and his 1961 journey through Japan, Cambodia and Indonesia, the exhibition highlights Erickson’s belief that architecture must be experienced firsthand to be truly understood. His letters, especially to mentor Gordon Webber, and his travel photography served as vital “site annotations” for his later work. This exhibit, part of the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA)’s exploration of photography in design, shows how Erickson’s travels informed his vision and practice. Join curator David Covo for the opening on Nov. 14. Being There is at the CCA (1920 Baile), Nov. 14–March 16, 2025

Costume Balls: Dressing Up History, 1870-1927

This temporary exhibition at the McCord Stewart Museum takes the visitor back in time to Montreal’s costume balls over a century ago. With photographs, paintings and some of the original costumes worn by Montreal’s high society at the time, Costume Balls: Dressing Up History doesn’t just show what entertainment events looked like100 years ago, it also uncovers how costume balls reinforced colonial realities. Costume Balls: Dressing Up History, 1870-1927 is at the McCord Stewart Museum (690 Sherbrooke W.), Nov. 14–Aug. 17, 2025

For more art events in Montreal, please visit our daily To-Do List and Events listings. This article was originally published in the November 2024 issue of Cult MTL.

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by Savannah Stewart

Contributing editor for Arts
Savannah Stewart is a freelance journalist and Managing Editor at The Rover. She is passionate about community reporting and is happiest writing about art, language and culture in Montreal.