The young girl tortured on a shelf

Text

Akira Yoshimura, adapté par Evelyne de la Chenelière
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Staging

Cédric Delorme-Bouchard

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Chambre noire et Théâtre Prospero, en coproduction avec le Théâtre du Trillium
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Studio A
Duration
80 min
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Une jeune fille de 16 ans vient de mourir. Allongée dans le salon familial, elle voit, entend et ressent toujours. Son corps est vendu par ses parents miséreux à la science. Elle devient alors le témoin muet, mais lucide, des différentes transformations qu'on impose à son corps. Seule en scène pendant 80 minutes, Larissa Corriveau livre une performance exceptionnelle, acclamée de toute part.

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La jeune fille suppliciée sur une étagère se distingue par un travail de conception remarquable. La mise en scène de Cédric Delorme-Bouchard, qui signe également la scénographie et les éclairages, crée un univers clinique et onirique où le corps devient territoire de métamorphoses.

Les projections vidéo de Pierre Antoine Lafon Simard, directeur artistique du Théâtre du Trillium, accompagnent cette transformation en temps réel, tandis que l'environnement sonore de Simon Gauthier, d'une précision troublante, donne à la parole de la jeune fille une présence spectrale. Les costumes de Marie-Audrey Jacques complètent cette immersion sensorielle que la critique a qualifiée de «fascinante» et «déroutante».

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09 Apr 26
7:30 p.m.
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10 Apr 26
7:30 p.m.
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11 Apr 26
7:30 p.m.
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English subtitles

Some performances are offered with English surtitles to make French-language theater accessible to as many people as possible.

This play is part of our school program.

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09 Apr 2026

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The young girl tortured on a shelf

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Post-show discussion

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10 Apr 2026

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The young girl tortured on a shelf

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Enchérir pour la culture : une œuvre autour du spectacle La jeune fille suppliciée sur une étagère

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12 Apr 2026

Within the framework

The young girl tortured on a shelf

Interpreter(s)

Larissa Corriveau
Jennyfer Desbiens

Full credits

Text: Akira Yoshimura

Translation: Rose-Marie Makino-Fayolle
© Actes Sud, 2002

Adaptation: Evelyne de la Chenelière

Concept and direction: Cédric Delorme-Bouchard

Set design and lighting:Cédric Delorme-Bouchard

Costumes: Marie-Audrey Jacques

Sound design and motorized system design: Simon Gauthier

Video design: Pierre Antoine Lafon Simard

Makeup and hairstyles: Angelo Barsetti

Special effects: Olivier Proulx

Movement consultant: Danielle Lecourtois

Dramaturgy:William Durbau

Assistant director: Hélody Dupont-Proulx

Ritualist: ChristelleFranca

Cultural Consultant: Aki Matsushita

Music excerpts: Marie Davidson and Essaie pas

Director: Thomas Lapointe

Sound assistance: PierreTripard

Set design assistance: Charlotte St-Amour

Costume assistance:Charlotte Maréchal

Costume design:Paul Rose

3D design of the motorized system: PatriciaBoutin

Motorized system programming: Nicolas Comtois

Recording studio:The engine room

Technical Director: Jocelyn Proulx

Production coordination (Théâtre du Trillium):Stella Chayer-Demers

Une création de Chambre noire et Théâtre Prospero, en coproduction avec le Théâtre du Trillium

Additional information

⚠️ This show contains warnings: strobe effects, smoke machine, blinding light, sensitive language (descriptions of sensitive and graphic medical procedures).

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Marlene Gelinau Payette


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"Larissa Corriveau, almost always alone on stage, delivers a truly remarkable performance. She skillfully embodies all the states her character's body goes through [...] Constantly transforming, she gives a remarkable performance. Far from simply playing an inert body, she performs a veritable marathon of carefully studied movements."

Julie Baronian, Les ArtsZé
November 21, 2025

"A striking text, difficult to listen to, but transformed by staging of almost unbearable beauty."

Denis-Daniel Boullé, Fugues
November 24, 2025

"La jeune fille suppliciée" is a material for exploring theatrical language. The show leaves plenty of room for the designers to shine. From the moment they enter the theater, the audience is plunged into a disturbing world. This is thanks, among other things, to Delorme-Bouchard's careful lighting, Pierre Antoine Lafon Simard's video projections, Simon Gauthier's soundscape, and Marie-Audrey Jacques' costumes and props."

Luc Boulanger, The Press
November 22, 2025

"A sensory immersion that is as fascinating as it is disconcerting."

Laurent Imbault, Global Goodness
November 26, 2025

"The aesthetics are extraordinary: that's the strong point of this piece. The design team has done an incredible job! If you're built strong, go for it."

Rose St-Pierre, Le 15-18 (ICI Première)
November 20, 2025

This play is presented as part of our artistic program in collaboration with our four founding and resident companies.

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Théâtre du Trillium

Founded in 1975, Théâtre du Trillium contemporary French-language theater writing in Ottawa. With more than 40 years of innovation behind it, it remains at the forefront, supporting emerging artists and exploring digital issues in the arts.

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