For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again
Michel Tremblay, Quebec theatre’s most cherished son, pays loving tribute to his own mother in this moving glimpse into the relationship that inspired him to become the artist he is today.
Final week! Only a few performances left—book your tickets now!
- Adult $68
- Senior 60+ $58
- 30 & Under $30
- Preview Adult $51
- Preview Senior 60+ $43
- Preview 30 & Under $22
The performances on Thursday, May 22 at 8PM, Friday, May 23 at 8PM and Saturday, May 24 at 2PM will include French surtitles.
For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again
Written by Michel Tremblay
Translated by Linda Gaboriau
Directed by Alice Ronfard
With Ellen David and Emmanuel Schwartz
✨ A Loving Tribute to Quebec’s Theatrical Heritage ✨
Celebrate the legacy of Michel Tremblay, a master storyteller whose works have redefined Quebec theatre and resonated with audiences worldwide. “For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again” is a touching and witty homage to Tremblay’s mother, a strong-willed and charismatic woman whose passion for storytelling and fierce wit ignited his love for literature and theatre.
This heartfelt play offers a glimpse into the unique relationship that inspired Tremblay to become the celebrated artist he is today. Set against the backdrop of working-class Montreal in the 1950’s and 1960’s, the story is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Through Tremblay’s dialogue, masterfully translated by the acclaimed Linda Gaboriau, the play takes the audience on an emotional journey filled with laughter, nostalgia, and the bittersweet difficulty of living with those prickly characters we can’t help but love.
The English-language premiere of this contemporary classic of Quebec drama took place at Centaur in 1998, and the production was hugely popular, going on to tour Canada and the United States. Centaur is thrilled to bring this masterpiece back to Montreal audiences in a new production directed by the luminary Alice Ronfard and featuring two of the brightest stars of the Montreal stage – Ellen David and Emmanuel Schwartz . We invite you once again to experience the warmth, humour, and passion that define Tremblay’s storytelling.
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Michel Tremblay
Michel Tremblay is Quebec theatre’s most cherished son. His writings have travelled around the world since the 1960’s, capturing the imagination of multiple generations of theatre lovers.
Alice Ronfard
Alice Ronfard is a pillar of Quebec’s performing arts scene. She began contributing to the theatre at a very young age by assisting her father Jean-Pierre Ronfard, who was also a director. Over the years, she has directed more than forty plays and operas.
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ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Emerging Artists Night
Thursday, May 15, 6PM – Network with VIP guests from the Montreal theatre community. Use code ARTISTSNIGHT when reserving tickets.
Saturday Salon
Saturday, May 24, 3:30PM – Informal discussion in the Centaur Gallery with Artistic & Executive Director Eda Holmes.
Centaur+ Music Series
Friday, May 23, 9:30PM / Saturday, May 24, 9:30PM – Free post-show concert in the Centaur Gallery curated by Sarah Segal-Lazar.
Art Exhibition
Stop by the Centaur Gallery to take in amazing original work by invited artists.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Thursday Pre-Show Convo
Thursday, May 15, 7PM – with artists from For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again.
Sunday Chat-Up
Sunday, May 18 12:30PM – with former Montreal Gazette editor Lucinda Chodan and translator Linda Gaboriau.
Post-Show Talkback
Thursday, May 22, 9:30PM – with the cast and crew of For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again.
Post-Show Talkback
Sunday, May 25, 3:30PM – with the cast and crew of For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again.