Théâtre Cercle Molière's school matinees aim to introduce youth to theatre in French and address sometimes sensitive topics in a lively artistic context. Each performance is followed by a question-and-answer session with the artists to explore the themes suggested in the play, with an emphasis on encouraging the students to participate.

Contact the person responsible for TCM’s school programming at:

programmation.jeunesse@cerclemoliere.com

Details

Where do the performances take place?
Unless otherwise indicated, performances take place at the Théâtre Cercle Molière, 340 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg.
Language & Surtitles
Performances are presented in French. French surtitles are available upon request.
Rates & Grants
Rates: $ 13 (GST included) per person

All our performances are eligible for grants that cover participation costs.
Contact us for more information.

Terms & Conditions

Payment & Booking Confirmation
Your invoice is prepared based on the information provided at the time of your initial booking. Please review it carefully to ensure that all details are accurate.

Your booking confirmation will be the contract sent to you following your reservation.

Please have the contract signed by your school administration and return it to us within 10 business days of receiption. If we do not receive the signed contract within this timeframe, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation in order to accommodate other requests.
Deposit Payment
Once we have received the signed contract, you will be issued an invoice by TCM. To secure your reservation, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total amount of the initial invoice must be paid within 10 business days of receiving the invoice.
Changes to Your Booking
Once the contract has been signed, you may reduce the number of reserved seats up to four weeks before the performance. Any reductions requested less than four weeks before the performance will not be accepted, and you will be charged the full amount.

After we have received the signed contract and the initial deposit, you may reduce your original reservation by up to 30%, and those seats will be refunded. For example, if you reserve 100 seats and reduce your booking to 70 seats one month before the performance, you will receive a refund for 30 seats. However, if you reduce your booking to 60 seats, you will still only be refunded for 30 seats.No reductions in the number of reserved seats will be accepted after the four-week deadline. Additional seats may be requested at any time, subject to availability.

Noreductions in the number of reserved seats will be accepted after the four-week deadline. Additional seats may be requested at any time, subject to availability.
Payment of the Remaining Balance
Final Invoice
You will receive a final invoice within 5 business days following your performance.
The final invoice will reflect any changes made to your original booking and will take into account the deposit already paid.
If your reservation includes multiple performances on different dates, the final invoice will be issued after the last performance.

Balance Payment
The remaining balance is due within 10 business days of receiving the final invoice
Cancellation
Reservations may only be cancelled in cases of exceptional circumstances. Any such cancellation request will be considered on acase-by-case basis.

Shows

Livret scolaire

Les fourberies de Scapin

Tuesday October 13 and 20, 2026

Grades 7 -12

Scapin—here and now—is it possible? Absolutely. Its timeless theme is rebellion: a servant taking revenge on his masters, or anyone pushing back against those in power. Léandre dreams of becoming an actor and living for love with Zerbinette, but his father Géronte, a powerful business leader, has other plans. With help from the crafty Scapin, he schemes to outwit him—and shake up the status quo.

Produced by Théâtre Cercle Molière
Written by Molière, contemporary adaptation by Sylvain Sabatié
Directed by Marie-Ève Fontaine

L'hiver de nos vies

Tuesday November 17 and 24, 2026

Grades 9 -12

The pandemic brought uncertainty, isolation, and loss, while also creating space for collective memory. In 2019, the author began collecting testimonies from six seniors in Manitoba to preserve these intimate stories. From these encounters—including one with her mother—emerged L’hiver de nos vies, a theatrical experience that is both personal and universal.

Co-produced by France Adams and Théâtre Cercle Molière
Written by France Adams

Petite Ondine

January 13, 14 and 15, 2027

Grades 2 - 6

In the depths of the ocean, Petite Ondine, daughter of the Ocean King, feels like a stranger among her own kind. Her only wish is to discover the world above. But in the merfolk kingdom, it is forbidden to swim to the surface before the age of fifteen. In secret, she goes to see the Sea Witch, the only one who can grant her wish. The sorceress warns her: to reach land, she will have to give up a part of herself. Will she find her place among humans?

Anaïs Pellin freely reimagines Andersen’s famous tale, sprinkling it with a touch of emancipatory feminism. Through a heroine driven by independence who pushes against the limits of a life too narrow for her, this coming-of-age story—enhanced by object theatre and an enchanting musical atmosphere—explores the search for self and the choice of one’s destiny.

Produced by Kleine Compagnie and Théâtre de la Seizième (Vancouver)
Written by Anaïs Pellin, based on Andersen’s fairy tale

Ma fille Ève

Mardi les 2 et 9 février 2027

Grades 9 - 12

An African family has just arrived in Canada. As newcomers, they must not only learn how to integrate into Canadian society but also protect their culture from being absorbed by the dominant one. In doing so, they face difficulties and obstacles in maintaining their traditions and cultural practices.

Produced by Théâtre Cercle Molière
Written by Gislain Kibaga

H¡T!

March 31, April 1 and 2, 2027

Grades 7 - 12

Cody, aka CodyBeatz, is 16 and refuses to follow the path her father has planned for her in medicine. Instead, she dreams of making music. While scrolling through social media, she meets Félix, aka Filou, an aspiring rapper her age who creates a new online identity to escape cyberbullying. Together, Cody produces the music while Félix writes the lyrics, and their duo quickly takes off. But while Cody longs for honesty and genuine connections, Félix becomes consumed by fame, changing completely in the process — and driving them apart.

Produced by Théâtre I.N.K. (Montreal)
Written by Julien Beauseigle

Hippocampe

Mercredi le 26 mai 2027

Grades 7 - 12

Summer 2020. An artist father whose projects have all been cancelled sets off on a road trip with his six-year-old daughter, travelling from southeastern New Brunswick to the Laurentians. Along the way, he realizes that being a parent means staying in conversation with the child you once were — and revisiting your own grief. Performed by Marc-André Charron, who effortlessly embodies multiple characters, the story unfolds alongside the haunting live music of Acadian musicians Maggie Savoie and Sylvie Boulianne, whose original compositions accompany this intimate journey.

Produced by Satellite théâtre (Moncton)
Written by Marc-André Charron

Tournée scolaire

Ô Canada, té qui toi ?

Une co-production de Afrik'kadi et du Théâtre Cercle Molière.
25 au 29 novembre / 2 au 6 décembre 2024
5e à la 9e année

On est au rural, c’est l’hiver. Il y a de la neige et la visibilité est réduite. En route vers la compétition de slam divisionnaire, l’autobus doit s’arrêter...Trois jeunes se retrouvent piégé·e·s dans le bus :

Amina, nouvelle arrivante d’un pays d’Afrique francophone qui refuse s'assimiler,
Louis, le métis qui se cherche,
Jen, la jeune assimilée d’une famille de réfugiés.

Accompagné·e·s du conducteur Ousmane, résident permanent, il faut attendre que la tempête se lève, mais ça peut prendre du temps. Seront-iels capables d’affronter le froid et l’ennui? Pourront-iels trouver les clés du “vivre ensemble”?

À la recherche de financement ?
Les représentations de cette tournée peuvent être subventionnées.

Visitez les liens suivants pour en apprendre plus.
Pour les écoles de la DSFM : vice-versa.ca ou monpassepart.ca
Pour les écoles d'immersion : fccf.ca/initiative/immersat

Nous remplissons les demandes pour vous !

Visites guidées

Noir et Fier

Une co-création de Wilgis Agossa et du Théâtre Cercle Molière.
1er au 28 février 2025

Organisez une visite au Théâtre Cercle Molière durant l'exposition Noir et Fier.

Thème : Mots sur maux

Pour sa 4e édition, Noir et fier, souhaite faire résonner les mots pour guérir des maux qui gangrènent nos sociétés. Comme nous le savons, les communautés noires sont, depuis de nombreuses générations, victimes de plusieurs maux. Les taire n'aident pas à une bonne connexion pour un meilleur vivre ensemble. C'est pour cela que nous croyons qu'il serait nécessaire, à travers l'art, de vocaliser des maux qui nous hantent afin de cheminer comme société vers une guérison.

Festival théâtre jeunesse 2025

Une création du Théâtre Cercle Molière.
5 au 9 mai 2025

Le Festival théâtre jeunesse invite les jeunes des écoles françaises et d’immersion à participer à une compétition amicale où collaboration rime avec créativité.
Reconnaissant l’importance du théâtre en français, le TCM vise à promouvoir la culture et la langue française auprès des jeunes participant·e·s qui ont suivi le processus de création ; rédaction des textes, mise en scène, costumes, décors, effets spéciaux et ateliers techniques.

Pour plus d’information, contactez Katina Gagné, Coordinatrice du FTJ via le 1-204-881-2377 ou katina@cerclemoliere.com.

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Inscriptions

Livret scolaire

Completed School Matinees

Livret scolaire

Pauline Boutal, entre les toiles et les planches

From October 21 and October 28, 2025

Grade 7 and up / Ages 12 +

A theatrical journey through the life of Pauline Le Goff Boutal, painter and pioneer of Franco-Manitoban theater. Between illustrations, passion for the stage, and artistic direction, this play pays tribute to a remarkable woman whose destiny was as colorful as her paintings. An inspiring show that introduces audiences to an iconic figure of our cultural heritage.

2 hours with intermission / English/French subtitles available at every performance.

Bonnes Bonnes

November 18 and 25, 2025

Grade 9 and up / Ages 14 +

Three women of Chinese origin deconstruct stereotypes with humor, anger and tenderness. By discussing their childhood, their identity, and even chili sauce, they offer a sharp and necessary reflection on representation and cultural heritage. An audacious, committed and powerful theater.

85 minutes / English/French subtitles available at every performance.

Cet été qui chantait

January 13 and 20, 2026

Grade 3 and up / Ages 8 +

Inspired by the work of Gabrielle Roy, this poetic show transports pupils into a sensory world filled with beauty and gentleness. Through Gabrielle's wonder-filled eyes, we explore nature, memories and the magic of childhood. A soothing theatre of images, ideal for children.

65 min / English/French subtitles available at every performance.

Ô Canada, té qui toi?

February 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 2026

Grade 4 and up / 9 ans +

Stuck on a bus during a storm, four characters from different cultures confront their differences and their visions of Canada. With humor, slam poetry, and frank discussions, they explore the challenges of “living together.” A contemporary play that addresses identity, immigration, and inclusion.

45 min / English/French subtitles available at every performance.

Soutensions

March 17 and 24, 2026

Grade 11 and up / Ages 16 +

During a family party that goes awry, tensions erupt over life choices, motherhood, and unspoken family secrets. In this dramatic comedy, we laugh, we reflect, and we question norms. A lively and intelligent play that gives voice to contemporary realities.

English/French subtitles available at every performance.

45, de la Taupinière

June 11 and 12, 2026

For ages 2 ½ and up

There are two of them. Yes, two.

On the hilltop, way up high, there they are—two.

Who are they? We don’t quite know. Giants? Not quite.

Are they lost? Not quite either.

Beneath their feet, there are two… times two… times two.

Small, small, very small.

What are they? We don’t quite know…

…but… maybe we’ll find out… and maybe you will too!

Tournée scolaire

Ô Canada, té qui toi ?

Une co-production de Afrik'kadi et du Théâtre Cercle Molière.
25 au 29 novembre / 2 au 6 décembre 2024
5e à la 9e année

On est au rural, c’est l’hiver. Il y a de la neige et la visibilité est réduite. En route vers la compétition de slam divisionnaire, l’autobus doit s’arrêter...Trois jeunes se retrouvent piégé·e·s dans le bus :

Amina, nouvelle arrivante d’un pays d’Afrique francophone qui refuse s'assimiler,
Louis, le métis qui se cherche,
Jen, la jeune assimilée d’une famille de réfugiés.

Accompagné·e·s du conducteur Ousmane, résident permanent, il faut attendre que la tempête se lève, mais ça peut prendre du temps. Seront-iels capables d’affronter le froid et l’ennui? Pourront-iels trouver les clés du “vivre ensemble”?

À la recherche de financement ?
Les représentations de cette tournée peuvent être subventionnées.

Visitez les liens suivants pour en apprendre plus.
Pour les écoles de la DSFM : vice-versa.ca ou monpassepart.ca
Pour les écoles d'immersion : fccf.ca/initiative/immersat

Nous remplissons les demandes pour vous !

Visites guidées

Noir et Fier

Une co-création de Wilgis Agossa et du Théâtre Cercle Molière.
1er au 28 février 2025

Organisez une visite au Théâtre Cercle Molière durant l'exposition Noir et Fier.

Thème : Mots sur maux

Pour sa 4e édition, Noir et fier, souhaite faire résonner les mots pour guérir des maux qui gangrènent nos sociétés. Comme nous le savons, les communautés noires sont, depuis de nombreuses générations, victimes de plusieurs maux. Les taire n'aident pas à une bonne connexion pour un meilleur vivre ensemble. C'est pour cela que nous croyons qu'il serait nécessaire, à travers l'art, de vocaliser des maux qui nous hantent afin de cheminer comme société vers une guérison.

Festival théâtre jeunesse 2025

Une création du Théâtre Cercle Molière.
5 au 9 mai 2025

Le Festival théâtre jeunesse invite les jeunes des écoles françaises et d’immersion à participer à une compétition amicale où collaboration rime avec créativité.
Reconnaissant l’importance du théâtre en français, le TCM vise à promouvoir la culture et la langue française auprès des jeunes participant·e·s qui ont suivi le processus de création ; rédaction des textes, mise en scène, costumes, décors, effets spéciaux et ateliers techniques.

Pour plus d’information, contactez Katina Gagné, Coordinatrice du FTJ via le 1-204-881-2377 ou katina@cerclemoliere.com.

Visiter le site web
Inscriptions

Livret scolaire

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