What have been said about La Belle et la Bête

“…visually stunning and intellectually intriguing enough to warrant a second viewing." Pat Donnelly, The Gazette, January 21, 2011.

The following are translations from French :

 “Pilon and Lemieux’s technical prowess - and those of the team of specialists who have worked on this impressive project – is so advanced that one quickly forgets one is not at the cinema or in front of a computer.”  Benoit Aubin, Le Journal de Montréal, January 23, 2011.

“We witnessed a reinvention of theatre and were happy we were the chosen ones who got to SEE and LIVE such an extraordinary (theatrical) moment!” Sarah-Émilie Nault, patwhite.com, January 2011.
 
“After La Tempête (2005, TNM) and NORMAN (which has been touring for the last few years), directors Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon once again showcase their immense talent as visual, avant-garde creative artists. “ David Lefebvre, montheatre.qc.ca, January 21, 2011.

“A fairy tale for adults with undeniably powerful visuals, Michel Lemieux, Victor Pilon and Pierre Yves Lemieux ‘s definitively contemporary interpretation of La Belle et la Bête, beautifully explores the angst of love, intimacy and redemption, while respecting the codes and symbols of traditional fairytales.” David Lefebvre, montheatre.qc.ca, January 21, 2011.

“At one point (during the show) I had to use my binoculars to make sure that it was the real François Papineau on stage and not a 3D projection. And as special effects extend outside the traditional stage onto the walls of the theatre, the spectator has the impression that he is surrounded by the action and immersed in the atmosphere of the play (…) I tell you, find tickets for this play, because otherwise you are going to miss a show that will stay in your mind for a long time.” Nelson Dumais, La Chronique de Nelson, cyberpresse.ca, January 24, 2011.

“Let’s say it outright: rarely has a theatre show created and produced in Québec mastered so beautifully technology and special effects: the spectators are taken on a truly magical odyssey.”  Martine Côté, soundbeatmag.com, January 23, 2011.

“The desire to immerse the spectator in the essence of the play is not only reflected in the intervention of the narrator, portrayed brilliantly and mysteriously by Andrée Lachapelle, but also in the set where Lemieux and Pilon extend their poetic technology off the stage and into the walls of the theatre.” Alexandre Vigneault, La Presse, January 22, 2011.

“The strength of La Belle et la Bête, version 2010, lies in the interaction between the characters and the projections: by not having to constantly change sets, the play gains fluidity and openness.  Say goodbye to the limits of the stage; it is now possible to be in a surreal world and have a play that is capable of transporting us further into an imaginary world.” Hugo Prévost, pieuvre.ca, January 23, 2011.


“Beautifully romantic, without being insipid.”  Catherine Perrin, Six dans la cite, Radio-Canada.

“There is an aura of freshness and creativity with a sensuality and erotic aura constantly present.  I told you that the 2011 theater season was strong, but with this (La Belle et la Bête) we have already reached a peak.”  Annie-Soleil Poteau, C’est bien meilleur le matin, Radio-Canada.