PRESS REVIEWS
"The quality of Théâtre de l'Œil's work is remarkable!"
"One noteworthy thing about the play is that it delves into the cruelty of Andersen's fairy tale. It dares to show that, just like in real life, stories don't always have happy endings."
Katharine Carol, La Source, june 13, 2017
“This sad story (that is not actually sad) is told in a brilliant fashion by actor-puppeteers who live and breathe Lepage’s story.”
“Everything hinges on Catherine Vidal’s remarkable stage direction. The young audience reacts instantly every time a character’s line, an element of the set or a simple gesture invites a response. During the whole performance, we are left with the impression that every one of the show’s elements are converging, coming together to highlight Lepage’s story.”
Michel Bélair, Le Devoir, November 23, 2015
“This puppet theatre adaptation of Andersen’s Snow Queen is splendid, thanks to the combination of Théâtre de l’Œil’s experience and young stage director Catherine Vidal’s ingenuity. Étienne Lepage’s playful and modern take on the tale completes this winning trio. The resulting show is insightful, sometimes dark, yet always entertaining. This is high-quality youth theatre.”
Josée Lapointe, La Presse, November 14, 2015
“Lepage’s story is grounded in a strong narrative voice that engages the young audience by speaking directly to them and delivering several amusing nods. And it works wonderfully...”
Daphné Bathalon, MON(theatre).qc.ca, November 10, 2015
“Fun, inventive and very effective. A Heart in Winter even manages to harness the grandiose thanks to the fertile symbiosis between scenography, costumes and props.”
Sophie Pouliot, Revue JEU, November 10, 2015
“The show as a whole is a success with its many surprises and contagious energy that made everyone laugh, captivating the large audience made up of both schoolchildren and adults. It must be said that A Heart in Winter is driven by an admirable team...”
Brigitte Manolo, artfactstories, November 7, 2015
