The Weight of Ants

Théâtre Bluff

The Weight of Ants

Jeanne and Olivier carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. She vandalizes ads. He fears his generation will roast like a marshmallow. Hoping to embody change, they run against each other in the poorly funded school election. Their campaigns will be filled with passionate speeches, ninja expeditions, conspiracies and f***ing unicorns.

This play is an exuberant and incisive political satire that dissects our collective anxiety while tackling issues of social resistance and abuse of power. An invitation to engage in the world we live in and measure our weight in the balance.

2022 – Governor General’s Literary Awards – Drama

2021 – Theatre Critics Association Award

          • Best original text 
          • Best actor
          • Best design

Believing I can change the world makes me want to be part of it.

Company presentation

Théâtre Bluff is a creation company that supports the development and promotion of contemporary theatre addressed to teenagers from Quebec and abroad. A true crossroads of encounters, the company initiates collaborations between unique creators who are sensitive to intergenerational dialogues. Through its activities of research, cultural mediation, production, promotion and touring, Théâtre Bluff proposes eye-opening and engaging performances that target contemporary issues.

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Artistic team

Playwright David Paquet
Director Philippe Cyr
Cast Nathalie Claude, Gaétan Nadeau, Élisabeth Smith, Gabriel Szabo
Set Designer Odile Gamache
Lighting Designer Cédric Delorme-Bouchard
Sound Designer Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux
Costume Designer Étienne René-Contant
Stage Manager Antoine Breton
Technical Director Rébecca Brouillard

Production

Director Promotion Séverine André-Liebaut / Séverine Diffusion
Press Relations Francesca Magni 
Development Director Sylvie Pouliot
Artistic Directors Mario Borges et Joachim Tanguay 
Production Théâtre Bluff

In the press

« A very successful bet. […] Philippe Cyr’s direction is a true delight of humor and finesse.»

REVUE JEU

« David Paquet never ceases to amaze us. […] A finely tuned, rugged comedy. »

THÉÂTRE CAMBRESIS

« A quartet of stunning actors. »

ARP MÉDIA

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Your contacts in Avignon (pro only)

SÉVERINE ANDRÉ-LIEBAUT / SÉVERINE DIFFUSION - DIRECTOR PROMOTION
06 15 01 14 75 / severine@acteun.com

FRANCESCA MAGNI - PRESS RELATIONS
06 12 57 18 64 / francesca@francescamagni.com

ALEXIS LOUET - PRESS RELATIONS
06 19 51 26 28 / francesca@francescamagni.com

10:00 > 12:05shuttle ride included

From July 04 to July 21

Break on 10 & 17



All age, 13 and up

Tarif Plein : 22,50€
Tarif Off : 16€
Tarif Pro : 10€

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