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Toronto, October 22, 2012 –Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT) presents Les 3 exils de Christian E. (The 3 Exiles of Christian E.) at the Berkeley Street Theatre from November 28 to December 2, 2012, a story of exile and passages that places Christian Essiambre’s dazzling talent centre stage to captivate all.
An exceptionally versatile artist, Christian Essiambre is at once actor and acrobat, guitarist, and Olympic wrestler. In the Les 3 exils de Christian E., he tells his own story, holding the audience spellbound from start to finish.
Christian E. leaves his hometown in New Brunswick to go play Tom Thumb at La Pays de la Sagouine, then journeys from l’Île-aux-Puces to follow his dream of acting in Montréal. But once there, his heavy Maritime accent prevents him from landing any roles. He lives in a basement apartment, passing his time playing video games and waiting for his girlfriend. He soon falls prey to a growing depression. And then Marc, Christian E.’s cousin, disappears. They are the same age, they grew up together. Christian E. goes off to find him.
This project, written “on four hands, a mouth, and two legs” launches us on a initiation journey through the Maritimes, the magical landscapes and colourful characters populating Christian E.’s life unfolding before our eyes, thanks to Christian Essiambre’s breathtaking performance, which borrows from mime and one-man shows.
A Théâtre Sortie de Secours and Théâtre L’Escaouette co-production.
Script by Philippe Soldevila and Christian Essiambre, Direction: Philippe Soldevila.
With Christian Essiambre.
Production Team: Assistant Director Alexandre Fecteau|Lights Marc Paulin|Stage Management Adèle Saint-Amand or Alexandre Fecteau or Marc-Antoine Malo|Production Management Adèle Saint-Amand|Technical Direction Ghislain Basque|Artistic Collaborators Marcia Babineau and Christian Fontaine
Théâtre français de Toronto wishes to thank its sponsors: National Bank, Show Sponsor, and Sun Life Financial, Surtitles Sponsor.
Les 3 exils de Christian E. by Philippe Soldevila et Christian Essiambre
November 28 to December 2, 2012.
Théâtre français de Toronto|Berkeley Street Theatre – 26 Berkeley Street, upstairs.
Opening: Wednesday, November 28 at 8 pm
Evening performances: Wednesday to Saturday, 8 pm – Saturday matinee: December 1, 3:30 pm – Sunday matinee: December 2, 2 :30 pm
English surtitled performances: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 8 pm, and Saturday, 2 :30 pm.
Tickets: Adults $33 to $48 | Seniors (65 and up): $28 to $41.
Special rates: Pay-What-You-Can Wednesday evenings and Rush Tickets ($20) Saturday evenings. Special-rate tickets are available at the box office one hour before performance. Cash payment.
Box Office: www.theatrefrancais.com and (416) 534-6604 or 1-800-819-4981
Photo: Christian Essiambre. ©2012 Nicola-Frank Vachon.
2012-10-22
Toronto: Théâtre français de Toronto presents “Les 3 exils de Christian E.” November 28-December 2