Nora la trotteuse follows a young girl named Nora who sets off on a journey of discovery, carrying a scarf given to her by her grandparents. When the scarf flies away, taking its memories with it, Nora continues her travels determined to retrieve it — guided along the way by the community that forms around her.
The show blends puppet theatre, live music, and crankie boxes — a hand-cranked scroll medium considered an ancestor of cinema — with images drawn and painted by hand in ink and paint. Live music functions as a language throughout, supporting Nora's journey and enriching the world she inhabits.
Themes of family, friendship, travel, attachment, and self-discovery are woven through the production with gentleness and poetry, making it accessible to young audiences while leaving room for imagination.
Lineup
Gabrielle Marquis
Gabrielle Marquis co-creates and performs in Regarde ailleurs alongside Maude Lecours, contributing to a piece that translates into movement and sound a dialogue about boundaries, dignity and imagination across vastly different lived realities.
Roxane Beaulieu
Roxane Beaulieu is a creative talent whose work rewards curious visitors seeking authentic local artistry. Seek out her studio, exhibitions, or gallery showings to experience a distinctive personal vision firsthand. Check local cultural listings for current events, and be sure to meet the artist.
Mylène Guay
Mylène Guay is a Quebec-linked creative whose work invites visitors to slow down and look closer. Seek out her art in local galleries, studios, and cultural events to experience a distinctive artistic voice and gain a richer sense of the region's vibrant creative spirit. Check local listings for current showings.
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