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The blog of the Quartier des Spectacles is a window on the people and places that make Montreal’s cultural heart beat. From festivals to performance venues, from restaurants to avant-garde art. Every week, you’re invited to discover the city’s liveliest square kilometre!
Professional artists have to cope with constant pressure to be original and stay relevant. On top of that, they need to manage a long list of essential administrative duties. It should come as no surprise that some artists find their managerial role a perplexing chore.
As part of the celebration of Montreal’s 375th anniversary, the city is about to welcome the Giants of the Royal de Luxe theatre company. From May 19 to 21, the outsized animated characters will invite Montrealers into their poetic...