Rolling Stone magazine has compared Tami Neilson to Amy Winehouse. Originally from Toronto but now residing in New Zealand, Tami made a splash at the Montreal International Jazz Festival and on the French-language TV show Belle et Bum. Come listen to an artist at the crossroads of gospel, rhythm & blues, rock and country. Jazz
THE HONEYSUCKLE SISTERS are a vocal harmony trio who explore the "close harmony style" of the 1930s and 40s, made famous by the Andrew Sisters, the Boswell Sisters, and most recently the Puppini Sisters. Their tight vocal arrangements, pitch perfect harmonies, and contemporary interpretations bring to life the golden era of swing. Accompanied by keyboard, trumpet and drums, they deliver a lively mix of oldies, funky original compositions, classic jazz standards and haunting American folk music. THE HONEYSUCKLE SISTERS are…
SOLD OUT!!! John Roney trio What better way to celebrate the holiday season with the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas? Canadian pianist John Roney's trio is accompanied by the Knowlton children's choir. Jazz
Theatre Lac-Brome offers you two outdoor concerts on Saturday, September 12th! Bring your chairs and enjoy this outdoor event, which takes place in the theatre's parking lot at 2 pm and at 4 pm. Discover the world-renowned cellist Stéphane Tétreault and harpist Valérie Milot. This event is FREE but PLEASE call ahead to reserve your spot at 450 242-2270. Bring your chairs. Please note that a parker will be asking you to park your car at a designated spot in…
Come enjoy a great evening with local legend Angel Forrest! This fantastic Blues artist is BC-bound and is giving a touching and personal farewell concert. Patricia St-Onge will open the evening. Angel Forrest was named Female Vocalist of the Year six straight times by the Toronto Blues Society between 2013 and 2018. Never limited to blues, the 2018 Memphis International Blues Challenge Finalist sings in the whole country, blues and rock spectrum. Tickets are $35 plus tax. Please note that this event has no…
Calling all movie soundtrack lovers and cinephiles! Do you tend to remember at least one melody from a particular film? Then join us on a musical journey with pianist Enzo De Rosa and soprano Isabelle Metwalli. Projections of film extracts accompany the music. Isabelle Metwalli will tell us regaling anecdotes about the composers. Enjoy a multi-lingual show that highlights the beauty of cinema! Tickets are $30 plus tax. Come on Saturday, September 26th. We have two shows, one at 3…
Calling all movie soundtrack lovers and cinephiles! Do you tend to remember at least one melody from a particular film? Then join us on a musical journey with pianist Enzo De Rosa and soprano Isabelle Metwalli. Projections of film extracts accompany the music. Isabelle Metwalli will tell us regaling anecdotes about the composers. Enjoy a multi-lingual show that highlights the beauty of cinema! Tickets are $30 plus tax. Come on Saturday, September 26th. We have two shows, one at 3 pm and one at 7…
Don’t miss this special event presentation at Theatre Lac-Brome. Vittorio Rossi’s play The Chain is now a film, produced by Barry F. Lorenzetti. Two presentations only at TLB … July 17th at 6 p.m. includes a delicious Italian-themed cocktail dinatoire, the film, and a Q & A period with the producer and writer/director. Tickets are $50 plus service fee and taxes. Begins at 6 p.m. July 18th is the film only at $25 plus service fee and taxes. Begins at 4 p.m. This is a wonderful…
Don’t miss this special event presentation at Theatre Lac-Brome. Vittorio Rossi’s play The Chain is now a film, produced by Barry F. Lorenzetti. Two presentations only at TLB … July 17th at 6 p.m. includes a delicious Italian-themed cocktail dinatoire, the film, and a Q & A period with the producer and writer/director. Tickets are $50 plus service fee and taxes. Begins at 6 p.m. July 18th is the film only at $25 plus service fee and taxes. Begins at 4 p.m. This is a wonderful…
Johnny Cash Entre Amis! (Folk/Country) Story-telling cabaret/tribute show The illustrious francophone duo The Tennessee Two presents their brand new show: Johnny Cash Entre Amis!, a show that will move and entertain you. While maintaining Johnny Cash's characteristic warmth, intimacy and signature anecdotal style, Mario Dubé and Luc Leblanc bring you to the heart of the friendships maintained by the legendary "Man in Black" during his lifetime. In addition to bringing us some of the greatest hits of Johnny Cash, the duo will also bring us a large number of songs sung as duets with his friends such as Kris…
Theatre Lac-Brome launches its first ciné-club! As a member of the Association of cinémas parallèles du Québec, TLB is pleased to present a diversified and wonderful series of films. As of August 11th, one Wednesday per month at 7:00 p.m., TLB will present, a screening of a film chosen from a vast repertoire of Quebec and foreign films, in its original version (French, English or subtitled). The first film screening on August 11th at 7 p.m. is Mon cirque à moi, from…
Don’t miss this thrilling performance featuring the music, memories and magic of the legendary Barbra Streisand. Join us as we journey through her six-decade-long career from Broadway star, to Hollywood icon, to international pop sensation. You'll enjoy treasured songs including “Don’t Rain on My Parade”, “Papa Can You Hear Me”, “Evergreen”, and “The Way We Were”... All masterfully performed with style and emotion by vocalist Cherylyn Toca (La Voix), and musical director/arranger/pianist Nick Burgess (Segal Centre/Broadway Happy Hour.)
August 15th at 10:30 a.m., we invite you to spend your Sunday morning with us at TLB sipping a fabulous coffee, munching on a tasty croissant and listening to some delightful music performed by our very own young opera singer Mia Rolland, accompanied by pianist Carmen Picard in a show ranging from Debussy, to Michel Legrand to Nina Simone. You can also peruse the wonderful works of local potters Sophie Rolland and Nathalie Désilets. A delectable brunch for all the senses!…
The boys are back in town and in great shape! They have been busy working out... their material, that is! The CD is called Hindsight. We asked Bowser & Blue: Why? "Because it was 2020. Now it's 2021, we just had the Olympics, so we guess we can finally have the 2020 Bowser and Blue!"
Take the kids to watch this animated children's film! Little Sioux Yakari sets off to follow the trail of Little Lightning, a mustang. Yakari has a magical encounter with the Great Eagle, his totem animal, who gives him a beautiful feather and the gift of being able to speak with animals. The film is directed by Xavier Giacometti and Toby Genkel.
Where were you in the 1970s? If you were near a radio, you will be able to fill in the blanks: Doobie ____, Rod ____, KC and the Sunshine ____, Elton ____, Bye Bye Miss ____, Me and Bobby ____, Killing Me ____, I Shot the ____, Peaceful Easy ____, Have You Ever Seen the ____. How did you do on the quiz? Vintage Wine happily returns to Theatre Lac-Brome to play rock mixed with pop, blues, folk, country, jazz, rhythm…
First out of the gates in our Heritage Project presentations is the Heritage Choir bringing you a lovely varied program. As an added bonus, the Heritage Choir will be presenting a scene from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, starring the Heritage Choir members! This is a free event, but spaces are limited. Call the theatre at 450-242-2270 to reserve your spot.
Theatre Lac-Brome is delighted to welcome back the wonderful Stéphane Tétreault. His outdoor concert last summer with Valérie Milot on harp was such a huge success, that they did two shows for us! This year he is back and flying solo with The Bach Cello Suites. Discover the magic of the Suites in the hands of this young virtuoso, a unique concert that is sure to uplift our spirits.
Enjoy Theatre Lac-Brome’s Opening Gala. A catered buffet and more surprises await you! We will feature Martha Wainwright. With an undeniable voice and an arsenal of powerful songs, Martha Wainwright is a beguiling performer and a refreshingly different force in music. Martha began building a buzz with her well-noted EPs, prior to her 2005 critically and commercially successful début LP, Martha Wainwright. Listen here to her new album, titled Wolves.
New York in the ’90s: After leaving graduate school to pursue her dream of becoming a writer, Joanna gets hired as an assistant to Margaret, the stoic and old-fashioned literary agent of J.D. Salinger (The Catcher in the Rye). As an added bonus, screenwriter and director Philippe Falardeau will introduce the film and will be present for a Q & A after the screening. The film is in English with French subtitles. A lovely, captivating film managed with grace, tenderness and touching…
For the first time on our stage, we are thrilled to present Kathia Rock in a moving journey as she illuminates her culture through music, storytelling and theatre. Her musical universe is inspired as much by her urban environment as by her Innu community of Uashat-Mak-Maliotenam, on the North Shore. She composes and interprets melodies that draw their sources from the ancestral repertoire of her people as well as from traditional "contemporary folk-rock fusion music." For more information: http://kathiarock.com/
The 4 Anglos are back and ready to unmask their contagious new comedy show, "SURVIVING THE COVID APOCALYPSE!" Starring Terry Mosher, Josh Freed and Bowser & Blue, directed by Ellen David, this show will have you laughing at what you have lived through - in an evening of fully-vaccinated songs, virally infectious humour, and 100 globally acclaimed cartoons from 38 different nations!
The 4 Anglos are back and ready to unmask their contagious new comedy show, "SURVIVING THE COVID APOCALYPSE!" Starring Terry Mosher, Josh Freed and Bowser & Blue, directed by Ellen David, this show will have you laughing at what you have lived through - in an evening of fully-vaccinated songs, virally infectious humour, and 100 globally acclaimed cartoons from 38 different nations!
The 4 Anglos are back and ready to unmask their contagious new comedy show, "SURVIVING THE COVID APOCALYPSE!" Starring Terry Mosher, Josh Freed and Bowser & Blue, directed by Ellen David, this show will have you laughing at what you have lived through - in an evening of fully-vaccinated songs, virally infectious humour, and 100 globally acclaimed cartoons from 38 different nations!
On Saturday, November 13, Theatre Lac-Brome is delighted to welcome Francine Ruel, best-selling author and star of both television and film—who also happens to be a long-time resident of Knowlton. She will be launching her latest novel, Le promeneur de chèvres, which is set in the Eastern Townships. At the event, Ms. Ruel will read excerpts from her new work and sign copies of her book. Attendees will also have the opportunity to admire the works of artist Maddia Esquerre,…
Canada (Quebec), 2021, 81 min (G) Our Ciné-Club returns this month with a presentation of Bootlegger, a film directed by Caroline Monnet and produced by multidisciplinary artist Catherine Chagnon. Starring Kawennahere Devery Jacobs, Pascale Bussières, Samian, Jacques Newashish, and Joséphine Bacon. Producer Catherine Chagnon (Microclimats Films) will be present for a Q & A session afterwards. Synopsis: Mani, a master’s law student, returns to the remote place in northern Quebec where she grew up. Her painful past resurfaces. Resolved to reintegrate into…
Conversations avec mon pénis is a brilliant work by New Zealand writer Dean Hewison. The play offers a humorous look at the relationship between a man and his organ. Ann-Catherine Choquette and Marc-André Thibault are a dynamic duo, who will make audiences laugh and move them in unexpected ways. Since its creation in 2016, this hit production has toured Quebec and entertained audiences with more than 60 performances. Tom, at different stages of his life, must negotiate with a part of…
Theatre Lac-Brome is thrilled to be bringing the recent hit Hudson Village Theatre production of The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead here for four performances only! You won't want to miss this hilarious mystery-comedy directed by Dean Fleming and starring Leni Parker who will single-handedly bring seven characters to life. Told in a series of monologues along with brilliant set and costume changes, the play is a gripping adventure, as the world is turned upside down in a disastrous…
Theatre Lac-Brome is thrilled to be bringing the recent hit Hudson Village Theatre production of The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead here for four performances only! You won't want to miss this hilarious mystery-comedy directed by Dean Fleming and starring Leni Parker who will single-handedly bring seven characters to life. Told in a series of monologues along with brilliant set and costume changes, the play is a gripping adventure, as the world is turned upside down in a disastrous…
Theatre Lac-Brome is thrilled to be bringing the recent hit Hudson Village Theatre production of The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead here for four performances only! You won't want to miss this hilarious mystery-comedy directed by Dean Fleming and starring Leni Parker who will single-handedly bring seven characters to life. Told in a series of monologues along with brilliant set and costume changes, the play is a gripping adventure, as the world is turned upside down in a disastrous…
Theatre Lac-Brome is thrilled to be bringing the recent hit Hudson Village Theatre production of The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead here for four performances only! You won't want to miss this hilarious mystery-comedy directed by Dean Fleming and starring Leni Parker who will single-handedly bring seven characters to life. Told in a series of monologues along with brilliant set and costume changes, the play is a gripping adventure, as the world is turned upside down in a disastrous…
Radioactive by Marjane Satrapi. United Kingdom. 2020. 110 min. (G) Starring Rosamund Pike, Sam Riley, Aneurin Barnard and Simon Russell Beale After the death of her beloved husband, Marie Curie's commitment to science remains strong as she tries to explain previously unknown radioactive elements. But it soon becomes terrifyingly evident that her work could lead to applications in medicine that could save thousands of lives -- or applications in warfare that could destroy them by the billions. “Radioactive,” a thoughtful,…
GOWAN in Quebec : Solo LIVE Music Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Creator of the classics A Criminal Mind, (You're a) Strange Animal, Cosmetics, All The Lovers In The World and Moonlight Desires, Gowan made a major breakthrough in Quebec in 1997 with his version of Harmonium’s immortal Pour un instant which ended up on his album Live in Quebec which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. For the occasion, a vinyl edition limited to 1000 copies will be…
In 1988, Angel Forrest began a musical career that now spans more than three decades. The Montreal-based artist was named Female Vocalist of the Year, at the Maple Blues Awards, six years running between 2013 and 2018. After touring around the world and sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in blues and rock music, the 2018 finalist at the International Blues Challenge, in Memphis, Tennessee, returns with her latest album, Hell Bent With Grace. Angel will have…
The critically acclaimed film Maria Chapdelaine is a Quebec historical drama written and directed by Sébastien Pilote and produced by Pierre Even. The film stars Sara Montpetit, Hélène Florent, Sébastien Ricard and Émile Schneider. Synopsis: The year is 1910. Maria Chapdelaine lives with her family near the Péribonka river, north of Lac Saint-Jean. François Paradis, a former neighbour with whom she’s been in love since childhood, has become a coureur de bois and a guide for foreigners. He promises to…
John Roney’s doctoral studies concentrated on the hybridization of Frederic Chopin’s musical language with contemporary jazz. For this retrospective recital, the John Roney Trio focuses on one piece, Chopin’s “Prelude,” Opus 28, no. 15, which has been dissected, assimilated, rearranged and reconfigured for jazz trio. Although the original piece lasts only a few minutes, with the expansion of Chopin’s original material and exploring its suggested meaning, the resulting concert lasts approximately one hour. Starting Friday, April 8, we are offering $5 off…
Shot entirely here in our region (West Bolton and Knowlton!), Mont Foster is the first feature film written and directed by Louis Godbout. A psychological drama, the film stars Laurence Leboeuf, Patrick Hivon, Émile Proulx-Cloutier and Lucie Laurier. After the screening, the public will have the opportunity to speak with the director. Having just lived through a difficult ordeal, Mathieu and Chloé retreat to a country house to find themselves and regain their strength. But their peaceful stay is quickly…
Cat Stevens marked an entire generation. Pierre Trépanier, Martin Lessard and Alain Couture have revisited all his greatest hits and, in this concert, bring this unforgettable era back to life. They will perform “Father & Son,” “Wild World,” “Moonshadow,” “Where Do the Children Play,” “Oh Very Young,” “Morning Has Broken,” “Can’t Keep It In,” “Hard Headed Woman,” and many other classics. An evening for diehard fans of this 1970s icon. An extra performance was added on October 8, 2002. Get…
Beyond the Darkness Lies Beauty is a world-class exhibition of fine art photography that takes the second stop of its tour at the Théâtre de Lac-Brome from May 2nd to 31st. Art Photographer Bertrand RUFFIEUX, himself residing in Lac-Brome, has a unique aesthetic, and his works offer you to go beyond the most tenuous darkness and open your eyes to a world at a few frequencies from ours. "Passing through the mirror, reduce to black and reopen on an even more subjugating beauty. » -Bertrand Ruffieux “A magnificent reflection of consciousness through the prism…
After a long break, The Knowlton Players are clicking their heels together and gearing up to perform a highly entertaining rendition of The Wizard of Oz on stage at Theatre Lac Brome this May. Featuring 30+ actors from multiple generations, including members of the Knowlton Academy Children’s Choir, this family favourite is being brought to life by director Jessica Brown and stars both new and familiar faces from our surrounding community! Joining Brown to work on the play is Rob…
After the critical and (almost) popular success of Du bruit dans le cosmos, Virginie Fortin returns with her second solo show, Mes Sentiments (“My Feelings”), whose title suggests that it will be much more personal and probably even funnier. With its half-philosophical, half-joking style, on the border between existentialism and humour, Mes Sentiments takes us on a journey through time, life—and the feeling that, in the end, being someone is sort of strange….
The Brome Lake Literary Festival is presented in collaboration with the Town of Brome Lake and the Caravane du FIL. A film by Xavier Giannoli, based on the novel by Honoré de Balzac, starring Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste and Xavier Dolan. (France, 2021, 149 min., original French version with English subtitles) A lavish adaptation of Balzac’s novel of the same name, the film boasts a dazzling cast, including director and actor Xavier Dolan. Presented in official competition at…
Lyndz Dantiste, Émile Proulx-Cloutier and Elkahna Talbi. Credit: Benoît Erwann Boucherot (Studio BRW) Work: Baldwin, Styron et moi by Mélikah Abdelmoumen (Mémoire d’encrier, 2022) Actors: Lyndz Dantiste, Émile Proulx-Cloutier and Elkahna Talbi Musician: Charles Papasoff Quebec writer Mélikah Abdelmoumen, of Saguenay origin on her mother’s side and Tunisian on her father’s, explores the deep friendship between William Styron and James Baldwin, two renowned American writers of the 20th century. Styron, a white descendant of slaveowners, is best known for his novel Sophie’s Choice. Baldwin, a…
Marcelle Gauvreau in 1941 © Montréal Botanical Garden (Archives) / Marika Lhoumeau ©Julie Beauchemin / Yanick Villedieu© Jacques Robert / Brother Marie-Victorin (born Conrad Kirouac) in 1928 © Université de Montréal (Archives) Work: Frère Marie-Victorin, Lettres biologiques (Éditions du Boréal, 2018) / Marcelle Gauvreau, Lettres au frère Marie-Victorin (Éditions du Boréal, 2019) Actors: Marika Lhoumeau and Yanick Villedieu Narrator – News reader: Raymond Archambault From 1933 to 1944, Brother Marie-Victorin and his colleague Marcelle Gauvreau, 22 years younger than him, maintained an ongoing correspondence, both scientific and amorous—and, by…
Déplogué 2Frères, the popular singer-songwriter duo, is coming to TLB. This is a unique opportunity to see Erik and Sonny Caouette on stage once again—or meet them for the very first time—as they perform an intimate, “unplugged” version of their show. At times funny, at times touching, the 2Frères revisit the greatest hits of their francophone folk repertoire, along with a few new songs, all enhanced with never-before-told stories and anecdotes.
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Harry Manx blends classical Indian music with southern American Blues. In the mid-1980s, captivated by Indian music, he began a five-year apprenticeship with Rajasthani master Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. He learned to play the famous Mohan Veena, a guitar/sitar, which became his favourite instrument. The artist is thus described as the “essential link” between Eastern and Western music, creating musical stories that combine the blues tradition with the depth of classical Indian raga under the name “Mysticssippi.” With…
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Harry Manx blends classical Indian music with southern American Blues. In the mid-1980s, captivated by Indian music, he began a five-year apprenticeship with Rajasthani master Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. He learned to play the famous Mohan Veena, a guitar/sitar, which became his favourite instrument. The artist is thus described as the “essential link” between Eastern and Western music, creating musical stories that combine the blues tradition with the depth of classical Indian raga under the name “Mysticssippi.” With…
En toute intimité In the cozy setting of Theatre Lac-Brome, celebrated singer Laurence Jalbert performs her most memorable songs, along with those that have marked her career. Accompanied by her guitarist, she draws audiences in with her infectious energy and remarkable generosity of spirit. An evening you won’t want to miss!
Peace by Chocolate, a film by Jonathan Keijser Original version in English, subtitled in French. Canada, 2022, 96 min. (G) A Canadian film shot in Halifax and based on a true story, “Peace by Chocolate” follows a young Syrian refugee forced into exile after witnessing the bombing of his father’s chocolate factory in Syria. Struggling to settle into small-town life in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, he is torn between his dream of becoming a doctor and his father’s dream of…
Liam Loves Quebec! Just say the name Shawn Phillips, and his best songs come to mind, starting with “Woman” and “The Ballad of Casey Deiss.” A legendary figure in the folk music scene of the 1960s and 1970s, the virtuoso guitarist and vocalist has shown an undeniable talent for melody and a keen sense of rhythm over his 50-year career. Deemed enigmatic and unclassifiable, Phillips has experimented with a wide range of musical genres, from folk-rock and blues to jazz,…
Liam Loves Quebec! Just say the name Shawn Phillips, and his best songs come to mind, starting with “Woman” and “The Ballad of Casey Deiss.” A legendary figure in the folk music scene of the 1960s and 1970s, the virtuoso guitarist and vocalist has shown an undeniable talent for melody and a keen sense of rhythm over his 50-year career. Deemed enigmatic and unclassifiable, Phillips has experimented with a wide range of musical genres, from folk-rock and blues to jazz,…
Theatre Lac-Brome's annual gala evening, with Alexandre Da Costa Welcome to Theatre Lac-Brome's annual gala evening! The festivities will begin with a cocktail reception from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be followed by the Stradivarius Supercharge show, featuring renowned violin virtuoso Alexandre Da Costa, accompanied by the Trio Jazz Stradivaria. Attendees will also have the chance to enter a draw for several surprise door prizes. Tickets are $175 per person, and an official tax receipt will be issued for…
A Montréal singer-songwriter with a unique, mesmerizing voice, Colin Moore is often compared to the greats: the voice of a young Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty's brand of rock, Bob Dylan's journey, Mike Ness's rebelliousness, Johnny Cash's vitality... His lyrics sing of love in all its extremes, where friendship and solitude happily mix. Inspired by the 21st century and its developments—conspiracy, misinformation and media manipulation—his latest album, Heart of the Storm, offers a reflection of contemporary life.
Le temps des secrets by Christophe Barratier France. 2022. 104 min (G) With Léo Campion, Mélanie Doutey, François-Xavier Demaison. Marseille, July 1905. Young Marcel Pagnol has just finished his primary education. Here comes the time for vacations! As a child of the city, this long-awaited return to his beloved hills of Aubagne and Allauch made him feel happy. He found nature, wide-open spaces and especially his friend Lili, always ready to share new adventures. "Bringing Pagnol's work up…
Durham County Poets is a band in the true sense of the word. It all started in a small café in Ormstown, formerly known as Durham, in the Montérégie. Since 2011, the band has made a name for itself on the Canadian and American music scene. Each of its members writes and arranges the music and brings something unique to the band. Wherever they perform, their audiences respond enthusiastically. Their repertoire draws on a wide range of genres: blues, soul,…
Kim Churchill lives for and through the guitar. His playing combines complex picking, percussion through the neck and sound board , two-handed tapping, harmonica melodies and foot percussion, overlaid with a deep and moving voice. Landing on the scene in 2009 in his native Australia, Kim quickly made his way onto the local and international scene, sharing the stage with Xavier Rudd, Michael Franti, Ben Harper, Paul Kelly, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Bob Dylan.His discography, now consisting of five albums, is…
After her very successful performance at TLB last year, we are delighted to welcome young opera singer Mia Rolland this summer for a new recital, accompanied by pianist Carmen Picard. At home in many genres, Mia will follow her passion for vocal music from the Baroque to Broadway, exploring early Italian opera, French, Italian and Spanish art song, and the ever-developing sound of traditional and contemporary Musical Theatre. Come discover a rising star!
Émilie Clepper, along with a musician-collaborator, is delighted to perform songs from her wonderful folk-country repertoire nourished by her family roots. Émilie will perform both her own songs as well as those that her father, singer-songwriter Russell Clepper, used to sing to her as a child. A memorable experience with an artist who has a gift for making every show unforgettable
A VILLAGE IN PICTURES From August 24 to August 28 Established in 2018, the Knowlton Film Festival will present its third edition this year. The diversity of its official selection will allow viewers to discover short and feature films by artists from Québec, Canada and elsewhere in their original French and English versions. Some sessions will be followed by interviews with directors, actors and other members of the arts community. This rich and colourful programme is aimed at an audience…
Duration : 45 minutes Directed by Joffrey Corboz and the children of the Camp cinéma at Sutton School of Art Camp . On Halloween night, a group of young people trigger an evil spell that will lead them to solve a mystery hidden from the past and linked to a strange new virus. Between candy and thrills, they will have to go to the end of this improbable story
Brome Lake resident, Maddia Esquerre is the guest artist in September at Theatre Lac-Brome. She is exhibiting her work in the lobby of TLB from September 1st to 28th, 2022. Maddia combines both her mastery of trompe l'oeil and fresco. Her paintings are imprinted with architectural "memories", erased fragments... Her works are of a pastist softness, leaving to the eye of the visitor, the freedom of an imaginative dive into each of his paintings. Vernissage : Saturday, September 3,…
Born from the imagination of JUNO Award winning drummer and composer Ernesto Cervini, an influential presence on Canada's modern jazz scene and beyond (Turboprop, TuneTown, Tetrahedron), this show was inspired by the incredible village from Louise Penny's “Gamache” detective series. It features music nourished by the characters and emotions from the series, and endeavours to capture the spirit of the books, about goodness and decency, about integrity, courage and love. “Three Pines is a state of mind. When we choose…
Singer-songwriter Danny Rood has been performing in Quebec for many years, notably at the Tremblant International Blues Festival and the Festival international de jazz de Montréal, as well as in France and the United States. With his warm, mellifluous voice, he offers a brand-new and exciting approach to the blues in this original show. Inspired by his many stays in Nashville as well as by his personal background, the music of “Sunny Blues” is sunlit, vibrant and soulful—touching people with…
Vintage Wine returns to perform Oldies But Goodies: Hits From the 1950s to the 1970s. You will hear rock and roll, pop rock, British invasion, soul, and Motown favourites by pioneers, icons, and hitmakers including Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Carole King, Neil Diamond, the Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, the Temptations, the Lovin' Spoonful, the Doobie Brothers, Fats Domino, the Byrds, Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, and the Drifters. Vintage Wine musicians, a quartet…
Just say the name Shawn Phillips, and his best songs come to mind, starting with “Woman” and “The Ballad of Casey Deiss.” A legendary figure in the folk music scene of the 1960s and 1970s, the virtuoso guitarist and vocalist has shown an undeniable talent for melody and a keen sense of rhythm over his 50-year career. Deemed enigmatic and unclassifiable, Phillips has experimented with a wide range of musical genres, from folk-rock and blues to jazz, funk, classical, orchestral,…
France D'Amour is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of her generation. With a career encompassing 13 solo albums, 40 radio hits, more than 10 nominations and prizes, and more than a 1,000 shows, her track record is indeed impressive! She's a musician who knows how to rock hard and jazz intelligently and, above all, delight her audiences with each performance. This new show in trio format offers an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure.
Winner of the silver medal and Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Fryderyk Chopin Competition in Warsaw, Charles Richard Hamelin is now one of the leading pianists of his generation. Six years have already passed since the competition, and Theatre Lac-Brome is fortunate enough to welcome this virtuoso pianist for a recital this fall. Charles Richard-Hamelin offers a program entirely devoted to Chopin. He will perform two “Nocturnes,” the famous “Piano Sonata No. 2” (with its famous third movement,…
HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG by Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine Original version with French subtitles. United States. 2022. 118 min. Documentary. (G) This documentary explores the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen through the lens of his international anthem, Hallelujah. "What matters here is the manner: at the heart of this documentary is Leonard Cohen, a serious and deadpan man, a spiritually driven individual and a celebrated creator who remains humbled by the mysteries of inspiration."…
On stage, he's delighted audiences with his deadpan—sometimes scathing—comedy and his funny, dandyish and somewhat offbeat persona. He's back with a brand-new show, and it will undoubtedly be brilliant.
Brome Lake resident, Gisèle Dallaire is the guest artist in October at Theatre Lac-Brome. Come discover her work in the lobby of TLB from October 4 to 30th, 2022, from 1 pm to 5 pm Monday to Friday and during the events. For several years now, Gisèle Dallaire has been inspired by shapes and colours. She paints, in oil and acrylic, what surrounds and moves her. Something of an impressionist, she explores depth, transparency and texture. "I have secret mentors,…
MAIGRET by Patrice Leconte France - Belgium. 2022. 88 min (G) With Gérard Depardieu, Jade Labeste, Mélanie Bernier. Maigret investigates the death of a young girl. There is nothing to identify her, no one seems to have known her, nor remember her. He meets a delinquent girl who bears a strange resemblance to the victim and awakens in him the memory of another disappearance, older and more intimate... " A nostalgic and moving Maigret, literally inhabited by Depardieu."…
An artist to discover at a special price! After three critically acclaimed albums in Quebec and in Europe, a recipient of the Félix-Leclerc, Charles-Cros, Rapsat-Lelièvre and Espoir FEQ awards, Salomé Leclerc returns with a fourth album. In Mille ouvrages mon cœur, the singer-songwriter bares her soul a little more and continues her search for the singular thread—at once raw and ordered— of her being, leaving a vital place to chance and happy accidents. She knows how to cultivate her solitude…
WITH LOVE, JOHNNY was written in 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of W.W.2 but was put on hold as a theatre production due to Covid. It is a musical memoir of many of the songs made popular during the 1940’s along with memories of the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Script by Roger de la Mare Directed by Steve Trew Musical direction by Laura and John Barr November 3rd, 4th, 5th and 10th, 11th, 12th at…
Spain - Argentina. 2021. 115 min (G) Original version with French subtitles With Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Oscar Martínez. A billionaire businessman in search of fame and social prestige decides to make a unique, groundbreaking film. To achieve this goal, he hires the best of the best: A stellar team consisting of famous filmmaker Lola Cuevas and two well-known actors who boast not only an enormous talent, but also an even bigger ego: Hollywood star Félix Rivero and aging theater…
Dominique Fils-Aimé presents “Three Little Words,” the final chapter in her trilogy of albums about the legacy of African-American music. From the stripped-down blues tones of her debut album to the jazz inflections of her second opus, her latest recording, released in February 2021, embraces the emotional lushness of the soul music of yesterday and tomorrow. On stage, whether in Canada, Europe or the United States, Dominique Fils-Aimé draws the listener in with her vocal swagger and radiant glow. Making…
Mario Jean is back and stronger than ever, looking to renew himself, to move ahead, to surprise audiences once again. With his unique, versatile style and ability to bring everyone together, he tackles issues that people can relate to—while at the same time amazing them. Aller de l'avant's favourite topics include human intelligence and stupidity, the joys and sorrows of growing old, overconsumption, television and advertising, his children, who are still at home... And one of his routines deals with…
SOLO SHOW Émile Proulx-Cloutier goes solo to tell stories in all their raw and lively energy. New songs, new tales, new slams: this one-man show springs from the actor-musician's desire to try something different—creating a show first (with the album to follow one day, someday…). So the new work will premiere in concert, and songs from the albums Aimer les monstres and Marée haute will shine with renewed life. À mains nues (“barehanded”)—an act of stripping away, of vulnerability, of…
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After the success of his first three solo shows and the TV series Léo, actor and writer Fabien Cloutier presents Délicat, his new one-man show. “Delicate” is a term one wouldn't automatically associate with Fabien Cloutier, who always delights in telling things as they are and in language that is a sharp as a scalpel. Delicate, because the artist's unique and colourful writing constantly revels in detail—without losing its edge. Because, despite what we may believe, nothing is off limits.…
Mathieu Gaudet is a versatile artist, an emergency room physician at the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital, and a passionate musician. For the past twenty years, he has pursued a remarkable career as a soloist, chamber musician and conductor. Dr. Gaudet is currently recording the complete piano music of Schubert for the Analekta label, a project acclaimed by critics and music lovers alike. Come and hear how Dr. Gaudet masters his interpretation of Schubert's music on Sunday, December 4th, 2022. All proceeds from the concert…
High-flying a cappella A vocal quartet's power comes from the harmonious arrangement of its polyphonic voices. For its Christmas concert, Quartom once again takes up this high-flying vocal challenge! Sometimes serious, sometimes playful, the four affable musicians promise a festive and delightful show sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Comprising a tenor, two baritones and a bass-baritone, the quartet, which has performed throughout the world, moves easily from classical music to popular tunes to carols from around the…
Théâtre de Lac-Brome invites you to the Midnight Madness! The Eastman Choir, composed of a dozen choristers, will perform Christmas carols in several languages, French, English and Spanish. The choir will be accompanied on the piano by Isabelle Mathieu under the direction of Cécile Allemand (free) You can enjoy the moment to warm up, beer, wine, coffee and hot chocolate will be available at our bar ($) We are waiting for you! 5-10pm- bar, coffee, and hot chocolate 7-9pm- Eastman…
A film by Cedric Klapisch France - Belgium. 2022. 117 min (G) With Marion Barbeau, Hofesh Shechter, Denis Podalydès 26-year-old ballet dancer Élise sustains an injury during a performance and is told she will probably never be able to dance again. She has lost her purpose and has to change her life. With the help of friends, she finds other work. This takes her to Brittany where she meets a company for modern dance. The new experiences and friendships rekindle…
Raw material - Complementary colors Ceramics and paintings Ceramic artist Rachel Grenon invites us to see her recent work in ceramics and her exploration of oil painting. "Raw Material and Complementary Colors" illustrates the connection between clay and the artist's canvas. By seeking a new way of doing, the ceramist confirms the energy of the first material. These different techniques that lead to a similar emotion. Starting from a large format painting, she declines 15 portholes of wood painted in…
TRIANGLE OF SADNESS by Ruben Östlund Original English version - French subtitles Sweden - France - Great Britain - Germany - Turkey - Greece. 2022. 147 min (G) With Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean Kriek, Woody Harrelson. In Ruben Östlund's wickedly funny Palme d'Or winner, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty. Celebrity model couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an…
This is the story of a unique boy who wanted to see his picture on every screen. A permanent weirdo, wearing white boots or stuffed shoes, a living-room superstar who dreamed of signing autographs and who ended up having ham sandwiches thrown at him. It's the story of his not-too-comfy world, between the back alleys of Rosemont and the restaurant at Zellers, where he grew up trying to be noticed and not to be fooled. It's mostly the story of…
“ Flow: Joie spontanée et autres libertés” In front of each blank canvas, I empty myself to quietly find the calm and the organic flow of my being, as if carried by the current of a river. Flow: The mental zone or state reached by a person when he or she is completely immersed in an activity and is in a state of maximum concentration, full engagement and satisfaction in its accomplishment. Instinctive and improvisational work, where each brushstroke generates…
A film by Rafaël Ouellet Canada (Quebec). 2022. 100 min (G - Not recommended for young children) With Karine Vanasse, Guillaume Cyr, Luc Picard, Pierre-Paul Alain * IN THE PRESENCE OF KARINE VANASSE * The Arsenault family, a tight-knit family that profits from illegal hunting, has ruled for generations in a small village in the Lower St. Lawrence. The return of Anthony, the impetuous youngest member of the family, and the arrival of Émilie, a radio host who exerts an…
After more than 80 performances of NATURE HUMAINE with his musicians, Alexandre Poulin performs as a solo artist for the last show of his tour. In addition to his signature style—where he inserts monologues into his shows—the artist's unique qualities shine through as he builds his songs with the kind of delicacy and attention to detail only possible in smaller performance spaces. A show to catch before Poulin slips away into the unknown to create his next album.
Cat Stevens marked an entire generation. Pierre Trépanier, Martin Lessard and Alain Couture have revisited all his greatest hits and, in this concert, bring this unforgettable era back to life. They will perform “Father & Son,” “Wild World,” “Moonshadow,” “Where Do the Children Play,” “Oh Very Young,” “Morning Has Broken,” “Can’t Keep It In,” “Hard Headed Woman,” and many other classics. An evening for diehard fans of this 1970s icon.
The young violinist Isabella d’Éloize Perron, noted for her great musical maturity, was named as a Radio-Canada Révélation in classical music for 2020-2021. She also won the First Prize and People’s Choice Award at the prestigious 2021 Orford Music Award competition. Last November, she played to sold-out houses at the Maison symphonique de Montréal and at the Palais Montcalm in Quebec City. Isabella d’Éloize Perron began her solo career at the age of seven with the I Musici de Montréal…
A film by Pierre Coré Adventure France. 2022. Original French version - English subtitles With Robinson Mensah Rouanet, Michèle Laroque, Alice David. 10-year-old Sebastien reluctantly spends his vacation in the mountains with his grandmother and aunt. Helping them with the sheep is hardly an exciting prospect for a city boy like him - but that is without considering his encounter with Belle, a huge dog mistreated by her owner. Ready to do anything to fight injustice and to protect his…
STOP! TV, a non-profit organization, in conjouction with TVCW (Télévision Communautaire de Waterloo) is organizing a show based on artists that have appeared on the popular local TV show, STOP!. The STOP! Show, now in its 17th year, is distributed via Videotron's cable community TV channel. Centered out of Granby, subscribers of Videotron's cable are from the Brome-Missisquoi and La Haute-Yamaska regions. The show is a fundraiser for TLB with all profits going towards improving the theater's lighting system. The…
Combining Moroccan origins with a North American upbringing, NEEV has what it takes to travel easily throughout various cultures, accents, customs and craziness! You may have seen him in many Juste pour Rire and ComédiHa! galas since 2009, as well as in the TV shows En direct de l’univers de Mariana Mazza, L’Open Mic de Dominic & Martin (season 2), Patrick Groulx (season 1), Dans ma tête, Selon l’Opinion Comique, D’un rire à l’autre, Juste pour rire en direct, Gravel le matin,…
Jonas Tomalty steps into a fresh new light with all new material and a brand new super band! In support of his highly anticipated solo album Undivided, Jonas Tomalty's new tour delivers a soulful, dynamic and uniquely powerful show.
A documentary by Giuseppe Tornatore Italy - Belgium - Netherlands - Japan. 2021 Not recommended for young children Original version with French subtitles At the age of 8, Ennio Morricone dreams of becoming a doctor. But his father decides that he will be a trumpet player, like him. From the music conservatory to the Oscar for best composer, the journey of one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. "Rich in archives and testimonies, Giuseppe Tornatore's documentary establishes a…
Singer Kathryn Samman and guitarist François Jalbert are behind the band Little Misty. Their music is an amalgam of styles, ranging from folk to progressive rock, bluegrass and indie. The result is a highly cinematic music where each piece transports the audience into a distinctive world. Their songs deal with different subjects such as motherhood, travel, dreams and mental illness, always with a “short film” approach. After a self-titled debut album produced by Joe Grass and released in February 2020,…
