Passe-Montagne, Passe-Carreau and Passe-Partout once again make a leap out of the small screen. In December, the three favorite characters of toddlers for more than a generation join forces with the Orchester Métropolitain (OM) for the Passe-Partout symphonique concert. In addition to the show’s classic songs, such as Vegetables, Houses or Bedon bedonaine, the chicks and chicks of today (and yesterday) will be able to hear some more recent nursery rhymes. During the three performances on December 2 and 3 at the Maison symphonique, actors Élodie Grenier, Gabrielle Fontaine and Jean-François Pronovost will be accompanied by Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal and musicians from the OM, under the direction of conductor Mélanie Leonardo.
Paw Patrol (re)goes on a mission! Young fans of Ryder and his canine friends will be happy to see them on the big screen. In this second film starring the popular four-legged rescue squad, a meteorite falling from the sky grants superpowers to Chase, Stella, Marcus and their companions. That puppies can now dash at lightning speed or shoot fireballs doesn’t sit well with their nemesis, Mayor Hellinger. The latter will join forces with a scientist to try to obtain their powers. Directed by Cal Brunker, who also signed the previous feature, Paw Patrol: Super Patrol – The film will be released on September 29. In the original English version, many personalities lend their voices to the characters, including Kim Kardashian, Serena Williams, and Chris Rock.
A teenager who sometimes has the impression of being invisible opens the door to her world to spectators in Drawing the Margins – Stand-up poem for part-time ghost. As she oscillates between childhood and adulthood, the third-year secondary school student, played by Myriam Lenfesty, shares her thoughts on first loves, school and family. Aimed at an audience aged 12 to 17, this adaptation of a collection of poetry by author Carolanne Foucher will be presented from December 4 to 9 at the Maison Théâtre.
Building on the success it has had since its launch in 2022, Symphonic Baby returns to the Planetarium for a third series of supplements, from September 10 to December 17. Designed for infants 18 months and under, the show combining colorful projections and classical music captivates children (we can attest to this). Composed by Maestro Simon Leclerc and performed by the Orchester symphonique de Montréal, the pieces that accompany the images scrolling across the 360-degree screen have also been recorded. In recent months, this rare cultural activity specifically intended for such a young clientele has received a warm welcome elsewhere in the world, particularly in Germany, England and the United States.
Notice to young Canadiens fans: you only have a few days left to visit the Hockey: Faster Than Ever exhibition at the Montreal Science Center. Practicing your slapshot skills, testing your knowledge of the rules or driving a virtual Zamboni are among the thirty interactive activities on offer. What role do science and technology play in Quebecers’ favorite sport? This is what we can discover in the exhibition which will end on September 10.
