Seasonal Unveiling | Creativity Like Factory C
- MONTREAL (AP) — Angela Konrad, artistic director of the C Factory, has announced a 2025-2026 season highlighting Quebecois productions and uncompromising international pieces.
- Konrad's staging of Hamlet promises a subversive and radical take on Shakespeare's classic.
- After two years of preparation, the C Factory will host Italian director Romeo Castellucci's large-scale production, Bros.
C Factory Unveils Bold 2025-2026 Season, Featuring Quebec Talent and International Works
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MONTREAL (AP) — Angela Konrad, artistic director of the C Factory, has announced a 2025-2026 season highlighting Quebecois productions and uncompromising international pieces.
Hamlet takes Center Stage
Konrad’s staging of Hamlet promises a subversive and radical take on Shakespeare’s classic. Céline Bonnier will assume the title role in this adaptation, also penned by Konrad. Marie-thérèse Fortin, Maxime Robin, and Jean Marchand are also slated to appear. The production is already generating buzz as one of the season’s most anticipated shows.
Runs Feb. 5-14.
Intrigue Surrounds Bros
After two years of preparation, the C Factory will host Italian director Romeo Castellucci’s large-scale production, Bros. The play features 30 uniformed performers, recruited through an open call, who follow real-time instructions via headset. The resulting “rebellious tables” aim to create a disturbing and thought-provoking experience. Described as a “radical and conceptual theatrical form,” Bros seeks to translate the brutality of fascism onto the stage.
Runs March 12-14.
Dance Offerings
The season also includes several dance performances, notably Quebec choreographer Frédérick Gravel’s latest creation, Songs of love and collapse. Gravel blends dance and music in this hybrid performance, presented as a world premiere in late March.additional dance productions include Danièle Desnoyers’ uprising (October), Louise Lecavalier’s Wandering dances (November), and Andrea Pain’s Bogota (December).
For full programming details, visit the C Factory website.
C Factory Season Preview: Your Questions Answered
Q: What’s new at the C Factory for the 2025-2026 season?
A: Angela Konrad, the artistic director of the C Factory, has announced a season that spotlights both quebecois talent and ambitious international productions.
Q: What are the highlights of the upcoming season?
A: The season includes a new adaptation of Hamlet, Italian director Romeo Castellucci’s Bros, and several dance performances featuring Quebec artists.
Q: Tell me more about the Hamlet production.
A: Konrad’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, staging of Hamlet features Céline Bonnier in the title role. It promises a fresh and radical interpretation. Marie-thérèse Fortin, Maxime Robin, and jean Marchand are also confirmed to be in the cast. This production has already generated anticipation for the season.
Q: When will Hamlet be showing?
A: Hamlet runs from February 5th to 14th.
Q: What is bros about?
A: Bros is a large-scale production by Italian director Romeo Castellucci. It’s been two years in the making and will be hosted by the C Factory. The play features 30 performers in police uniforms, following real-time instructions via headset. The goal is to create a thought-provoking experience that explores the brutality of fascism.
Q: When does Bros run?
A: Bros runs from March 12th to 14th.
Q: What kind of dance performances are on the schedule?
A: The C Factory’s season includes several dance performances.
Frédérick Gravel’s new work, Songs of love and collapse, blends dance and music.
Danièle Desnoyers’ uprising (October)
Louise Lecavalier‘s Wandering dances (November)
Andrea Pain’s Bogota (December)
Q: Where can I find more information about the C Factory’s 2025-2026 season?
A: You can find full programming details on the C Factory website.