Le passage secret

The Secret Passage

Borrowing from cabaret’s format, The Secret Passage draws from the magic of shadow theater. In a fantastical world where all the puppets are made of paper and cardboard, three performers-puppeteers sing, dance, and openly share childhood memories. They take us to a village, a forest, and a cozy house where a benevolent grandmother lives with her dog, her cat, and her garden. The Secret Passage encourages us to embrace curiosity, that precious quality that helps us face everyday challenges with confidence.

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All ages from 4 years old and up
School groups: preschool, elementary school, and middle school
Duration: 45 minutes
Maximum capacity: 250 people

Credits:
Original idea | Nathalie Derome
Text | Nathalie Derome and Frank Martel
Design | Nathalie Derome, Audrée Southière and Kristina Troske
Performers | Nathalie Derome, Catherine Ruel and Kristina Troske
Puppets | Kristina Troske
Lighting | Stéphane Ménigot
Set design | Fernando Maya Meneses
Music | Jacob Vanderham, Nathalie Derome and Frank Martel
Costume | Pen Tsin
Shadow theatre consultant | Marcelle Hudon
Artistic collaborator | Danielle Lecourtois
Set design consultant | Michel Fordin
Dramaturgical consultant | Amélie Dumoulin
Singing consultant | Kathy Kennedy
Technical direction and third eye | Normand Vincent

A première, in co-production with Le Théâtre de la Petite Marée, Bonaventure from July 19 to August 4, 2024.

Montreal’s fall season opening at the Plateau Mont-Royal Maison de la culture, from September 28 to 30.

The Petits bonheurs festival at the Maisonneuve Maison de la culture, on May 4 and 5, 2025. On this occasion, actress Catherine Ruel replaced Audrée Southière.

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2025-2026 Programming:

Maison de la culture Claude-Léveillée
Saturday, November 15 at 3 PM

Maison de la culture Pointe-aux-trembles
Tuesday, December 2 at 9:30 AM and 1:15 PM
Wednesday, December 3 at 9:30 AM and 1:15 PM
Thursday, December 4 at 9:30 AM and 1:15 PM
Friday, December 5 at 9:30 AM and 1:25 PM
Monday, December 8 at 9:30 AM

Le Grand Espace (Centre des arts de la scène Jean-Besré) | Sherbrooke  
Thursday, January 15 at 10 AM
Friday, January 16 at 10 AM
Saturday, January 17 at 2 PM (family show)

Théâtre de la ville | Longueuil
Monday, February 2 at 10 AM and 1:30 PM
Tuesday, February 3 at 10 AM school show and 1:30 PM
Wednesday, February 4 at 10 AM 
 
Maison des arts de Laval
Sunday, March 8 at 2 PM (family show)
Monday, March 9 at 10 AM
Tuesday, March 10 at 10 AM
Wednesday, March 11 mars at 10 AM
Thursday, March 12 at 10 AM

Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne
Tuesday, April 14 at 10 AM and 1 PM
Wednesday, April 15 at 10 AM and 1 PM
 
Théâtre Téléquébec | Val-d’Or
Sunday, May 24 (time to be determined)
 
Théâtre des Eskers | Amos
Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 PM (family show) 
Wednesday, May 27 at 9 AM
 
Théâtre du Centre communautaire de Lebel-sur-Quévillon 
Thursday, May 28 at 2 PM

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New platform
Going Out = Growing Up

To facilitate student preparation before attending the show and to unleash the potential of artistic outings, we have developed a series of tools and workshops that are accessible via a new shared platform. Going Out = Growing Up is an alternative to traditional workbooks that guides elementary school teachers in supporting artistic outings.
 
Through a turnkey experience, the platform provides teachers, parents, and students with the essential resources to experience a meaningful experience with the performing arts.

We invite you to visit it:
https://sortirgrandir.com/le-passage-secret

During the 25-26 season, a new series of cultural mediation activities, inspired by the show, The Secret Passage (exploring happy memories and shadow theatre techniques), will be offered to children, in preparation for school performances in the Pointe-Aux-Trembles borough, in Longueuil and in Lebel-sur-Quévillon (85 workshops).