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Montreal, August 2025 – The city's theatrical scene is brimming with excitement this summer, offering a diverse array of performances for every taste. While specific street theatre, puppet shows, and mobile theatre productions remain scarce in the upcoming months, there are numerous other events to look forward to.
La Machine's street theatre show, "Once Upon a Time, Normand Normal," continues its tour in parks across the city until September 6. The production, which made a splash last year on the rotating stage of the Cité de l'énergie, follows the story of Normand, a small office worker who rediscovers the beauty of play and fantasy through childhood tales. For more information, readers can refer to the pages of DMag, part of our cultural magazine collection.
For those seeking a more traditional theatrical experience, the musical sensation "Hamilton" will run from August 19 to 31 at Salle Wilfrid Pelletier. Meanwhile, Katherine Levac's comedy show will grace the stage of Place des Arts - Theatre Maisonneuve on August 1.
Music and performance festivals such as Osheaga (August 1–3), ÎLESONIQ (August 9–10), LASSO Montréal (August 15–16), and MUTEK (August 19–24) will also enliven the city, offering a mix of music and electronic genres with performance art elements.
A standout production, "The indigenous legend of the Saint-Maurice River," returns in a new version, showcasing a tech-and-nature fusion that tells the tale of a young female computer engineer trapped in a parallel universe populated by wolves, created by the artificial intelligence program she designed. The show features catchy songs, colorful costumes, and an enchanting set design.
In the realm of object theatre, two colleagues dream of a more stimulating life and illustrate their aspirations and hopes with food that passes through their checkout. "Cashier 606" is back on stage at Place de la Gare Jean-Talon on August 6. The production, entrusted to Jean-Philippe Lehoux for the text and Frédéric Bélanger for scenography and staging, boasts a pretty set, pop culture references, and a funny soundtrack.
For puppet lovers, four shows will take over Outremont borough parks and the International Puppet Arts House from August 10 to September 7. The touring production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" will also grace parks across the city until August 13. Shows such as "O Calebasse," "Micheline, Rodoudou and Company!," "Beware of Those Two," and "The Manipulophone" promise to captivate audiences of all ages.
The shows are presented in a truck converted into a mobile theatre, providing a unique and immersive theatrical experience. The production, titled "Learning Courage: A bishop's call to overcome fears in the Trump era," is a powerful essay blending faith and commitment.
For those seeking an active adventure, Rolling Tribes organizes weekly events for enthusiasts, suggesting rollerblading through Montreal.
In sadder news, we bid farewell to Isabelle Vaillancourt, the general director of Publications BLD, which publishes "Les Débrouillards" among other titles. She passed away on Sunday. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
The city's theatrical scene offers more than just street theatre and puppet shows, with La Machine's show "Once Upon a Time, Normand Normal" running until September 6, and the musical sensation "Hamilton" running from August 19 to 31 at Salle Wilfrid Pelletier.
For those interested in object theatre, "Cashier 606" is back on stage at Place de la Gare Jean-Talon on August 6, offering a funny soundtrack and pop culture references.
