UN.DEUX.

TROIS.

National Tour

An Orange Noyée Production

In collaboration with the National Arts Centre French Theatre, Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario, Théâtre français de Toronto, Duceppe, Théâtre du Trident, Théâtre l’Escaouette, Théâtre populaire d’Acadie, Théâtre la Seizième, Théâtre Cercle Molière

September 28 - November 20, 2022

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a chorus from across francophone Canada

First, there’s one. Then, there’s two. And finally, there are nearly 40 performers on stage! Together, they form a chorus from all four corners of Canada. Born here or abroad, Indigenous, Metis, men, women, non-binary people, but all French-speaking, these creatives investigate our roots and our dreams, revisit our heritage and dare to raise questions about identity: who are we collectively? What defines us? What divides us and unites us? And what does it ultimately mean to be francophone in Canada?

Un.Deux.Trois. consists of three plays by Mani Soleymanlou that come together in one grand theatrical experience. It is a multifaceted and moving declaration on language, migration and identity that goes in search of francophone Canada without rants and placards, rhetoric or platitudes. From one dialect to another. From one ocean to another.

development

SUPPORTERS

NAC's National Creation Fund, NAC Foundation, Cole Foundation, the Fondation pour la langue française, the Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec, Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des arts de Montréal, Power Corporation and la Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique. 

Creative Team

Author & Director: Mani Soleymanlou

In association with 40 creators and performers from francophone Canada

Cast: Mani Soleymanlou, Emmanuel Schwartz, Caroline Bélisle, Florence Brunet, Jean Marc Dalpé, Ziad Ek, Marie-Ève Fontaine, Israël Gamache, Nadia Girard Eddahia, Cory Haas, France Huot, Moriana Kachmarsky, John Gislain Kibaga, Anna-Laure Koop, Jean-Christophe Leblanc, Lionel Lehouillier, Danielle Le Saux-Farmer, Carla Mezquita Honhon, Meilie Ng, Dillon Orr, Anaïs Pellin, France Perras, Dominique Pétin, Chloé Petit, Eric Plamondon, Marco Poulin, Caroline Raynaud, Gabriel Robichaud, Marie-Madeleine Sarr, Manon St-Jules, Ines Talbi, Elkahna Talbi, Chloé Thériault, Xavier Yuvens, Jean-Charles Weka and Anais Mateusz West

Assistant Director & Stage Manager: Jean Gaudreau

Lighting design: Erwann Bernard & Martin Sirois

Sound design: Larsen Lupin

Co-Director of UN & external perspective on DEUX: Alice Ronfard

Directing intern: Margarita Herrera Domínguez

Script writers:  Sophie Gemme & Chloé Gagné Dion

Translation and surtitles: Cory Haas

Technical Directors: Audrey Janelle & Chantal Labonté

Tour Director: Charlotte Ménard

Production Coordinator: Laëtitia Fabaron

Production Delegate: Vanessa Beaupré

Executive Producer: Xavier Inchauspé