Les Belles-soeurs

Canadian Comedy • Metro Vancouver Premiere

The hilarious misfortune of one woman's fortune

LES BELLES-SOEURS

By Michel Tremblay

Translated by John Van Burek & Bill Glassco

Directed by Diane Brown

Produced by Ruby Slippers Theatre

September 27 - October 6, 2018 • MainStage

Fifteen Women. One Raucous Romp.

It’s 1960’s Montreal, and working-class housewife Germaine Lauzon has won one million customer loyalty stamps. She needs to place the stamps in booklets in order to redeem them, but who can she trust when she invites her jealous family members and neighbours to come over for a stamp-pasting party?

Within seconds, chaos ensues – the 15 women air old grievances aggressively, overshare shamelessly, and fantasize freely while secretly coveting Germaine’s precious stamps. Raucous, reckless, and hysterically funny, this windfall of humour, dreams, and heart, is sure to pay off!

This year marks the 50^th anniversary of the premiere of the Canadian classic Les Belles-soeurs. And Gateway is delighted to have Ruby Slippers Theatre back with the Metro Vancouver professional premiere of Michel Tremblay’s iconic play (English-language version).

"...Tremblay's most popular and widely translated play. Almost 50 years later, the text still feels incendiary and its subject matter ground-breaking" - The Georgia Straight



Audience considerations: Minor profanity. Mature subject matter. Recommended age: 9+

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

All events are free with ticket, unless otherwise noted.

Opening Night | September 28, 2018 - Post-show

Celebrate the opening Les Belles-soeurs with the artists after the show along with refreshments and cake!

Gateway Forum | September 30, 2018 - 1:00 pm | Free and open to the public

Join us for a discussion before the Sunday Matinee with a panel of experts as we discuss some of the themes and ideas related to our MainStage productions.

Tea Matinee | October 2, 2018 - 12:00 pm

Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and cake before the show generously provided by Gilmore Gardens & Courtyard Gardens, and Anna's Cake House.

Afterplay | October 3 & 5, 2018 - Post-show

What did you think of the show? We want to hear what you have to say so come join us for an informal discussion after the show to share your thoughts with us and others!