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Amphibian
Text
Carla Gunn, translated by Myriam Legault
Staging
Geneviève Pineault
Co-production
Théâtre de la Vieille 17 et Théâtre populaire d'Acadie
Nine-year-old Felix has an encyclopedic knowledge of the animal kingdom and nature, and he is deeply concerned about the fate of the planet. At school and at home, his questions, logic, and arguments challenge the established order and, more often than not, confuse or exasperate the adults around him. One day, his teacher introduces a new "pet."
A White's tree frog from Australia, trapped in an aquarium! That's the last straw! Felix and his best friend Oli have no choice. They must take action! Emma Haché brings Carla Gunn's delightful eco-friendly novel Amphibian, translated by Myriam Legault, to the stage. This new theatrical creation for all ages, aimed at young and adult audiences alike, offers a unique and original narrative voice on the issue of animal rights and activism.
A show intended for adults but accessible to children aged 10 and over.
Discovery Rate (subject to access conditions)
0 $
Affordable Rates
15 $
Regular Price
30 $
Solidarity Rate
50 $
Text: CARLA GUNN (Amphibian)
Translation: MYRIAM LEGAULT
Theatrical adaptation: EMMA HACHÉ
Directed by: GENEVIÈVE PINEAULT
Assistant director and stage manager: STACY ARSENEAULT
Set design and costumes: DENISE RICHARD
Lighting and projections: HYACINTHE RAIMBAULT
Sound environment: MARTIN DAWAGNE
Puppets: JULIE MALENFANT
Technical and Production Management: MARC BÉDARD
Interpretation and manipulation: LIONEL LEHOUILLIER, ANDRÉE RAINVILLE, SOPHIE RUEST, CARLO WEKA
The novel Amphibian was published by Éditions Prise de parole in 2013 and reissued in 2024. The original English-language version, Amphibian, was published by Coach House Books in 2009.
This play is presented as part of our artistic program in collaboration with our four founding and resident companies.
The Théâtre de la Vieille 17 theater for young people and the general public. Deeply rooted in its community, it creates sensitive and unifying works, combining acting, puppetry, and masks to move, entertain, and inspire reflection.
