For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again

✨ A Loving Tribute to Quebec’s Theatrical Heritage ✨

Celebrate the legacy of Michel Tremblay, a master storyteller whose works have redefined Quebec theatre and resonated with audiences worldwide. “For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again” is a touching and witty homage to Tremblay’s mother, a strong-willed and charismatic woman whose passion for storytelling and fierce wit ignited his love for literature and theatre.

This heartfelt play offers a glimpse into the unique relationship that inspired Tremblay to become the celebrated artist he is today. Set against the backdrop of working-class Montreal in the 1950’s and 1960’s, the story is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Through Tremblay’s dialogue, masterfully translated by the acclaimed Linda Gaboriau, the play takes the audience on an emotional journey filled with laughter, nostalgia, and the bittersweet difficulty of living with those prickly characters we can’t help but love. 

The English-language premiere of this contemporary classic of Quebec drama took place at Centaur in 1998, and the production was hugely popular, going on to tour Canada and the United States. Centaur is thrilled to bring this masterpiece back to Montreal audiences in a new production directed by the luminary Alice Ronfard and featuring two of the brightest stars of the Montreal stage – Ellen David and Emmanuel Schwartz . We invite you once again to experience the warmth, humour, and passion that define Tremblay’s storytelling.

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Tuesday, May 13 8 p.m. to Sunday, Jun 1 10 p.m.

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