4.03.2008

Banquo was hot! Or What you're missing by not seeing French theatre in Montreal

Last night, thanks to the generosity of my colleague Martino, I was fortunate enough to see Eugene Ionesco's Macbett at the Theatre Prospero

It was fast-paced, impeccably performed, and infused with a genuine passion for theatre. The six actors who undertook way-more-than-six roles romped across that small space with energy and intensity. They were professionals who weren't afraid to work up a sweat and make the experience a memorable one for the 30+ students and 2 copywriters tucked into the basement performance space.

This isn't the kind of play you could bring to life half-heartedly anyway. There is obviously a lot of work that went into choreography and design and props. I was completely delighted from beginning to end.

It was a refreshing departure from the last few plays I saw at the Centaur - where the audience gave every performance (no matter how porous) a standing ovation and the performances were oftentimes... well, porous.

If you are not supplementing your culture with French-language theatre, you are depriving yourself of important nutrients that will enrich your brain.

If you don't believe me, read the review in Voir.

Oh, and did I mention that the actor playing Banquo was h-o-t?

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