"Les saumons de la Mitis" by Christine Beaulieu

Photo : Jean-François Bérubé 

On August 1st and 2nd, Christine Beaulieu will once again present her show Les saumons de la Mitis at the Jardins de Métis, in La Véranda by architect Pierre Thibault.

After J’aime Hydro, the author and actress offers a powerful ecological fable in which she gives voice to the wild salmon of the Mitis River. This sensitive and engaging story immerses the audience in their fascinating journey and their reality, disrupted by human activity. A work that brilliantly blends science, history, and poetry—a must-see.

In this theatrical performance (in French), Christine Beaulieu adopts the salmon's point of view, from egg to adulthood. She recounts the entire journey it must make in the Mitis River and all the obstacles it must overcome, with or without the help of us humans. And since Elsie Reford, the creator of the Reford Gardens, was a salmon fishing enthusiast, Christine invited her to return to the Gardens she shaped over more than 30 years, to tell us about her passion for fishing.

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Creation and Performance: Christine Beaulieu
In the role of Elsie Reford : Alice Pascual
Artistic Direction: Geneviève Lizotte
Sound Design and Environment: Frédéric Auger
Drawing in situ: Caroline Lavergne
Production Management: Catherine La Frenière
Scenic Design and Stage Management: Rosie Valland
Fashion Design: Eve Gravel
Architectural Installation La Véranda: Pierre Thibault
Production: Champ gauche
Historical Consultant: Alexander Reford
In collaboration with the Parc de l'Île Saint-Quentin, Le 2800 du Parc, the ARCHIPEL Festival, the Espace Old Mill, Les Jardins de Métis, Les Miels d'Anicet and Espace pour la vie.

The Quebec tour of this show is made possible thanks to the support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ).

The show is presented outdoor, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Illustrator Caroline Lavergne will be drawing live during the show, and some spectators will have the chance to take home an original work!

A book sales table will be on site, with a book signing session after the show.

Registration is required. You will have to present your ticket to attend the event. After completing the reservation process, you should receive your tickets by email. If not, be sure to complete the reservation process to ensure you receive your tickets.

In the event of inclement weather, the show may be canceled, moved to another time of day, or postponed to another date. Spectators will be notified by email a few hours before the performance. In the event of cancellation, no refund of admission to the Reford Gardens (Jardins de Métis)  will be issued.