Talisman Theatre's mission

The pandemic and the lockdowns have dealt a heavy blow to all of the performing arts. We need your support so that we can: continue to produce contemporary Quebec plays in translation, and continue to employ the artists and designers who make theatre possible. Please be generous and help support Montreal's performing arts!

2021 An enhanced reading of Antioch

Antioch is Talisman Theatre’s first produced-for-digital experience. We are thrilled to embark on this project with emerging director Sophie el Assaad. This well-rounded artist, known to the theatre community as an award-winning costume designer, brings all of her creative energy to her new role.

Designed to be broadcast to a virtual audience, Antioch seeks to live at the intersection of theater and digital art. We hope our investment in digital tools and technology has created something new and compelling for our audiences.

About Talisman Theatre

Talisman Theatre has a vibrant, living mission: to produce English-language premieres of Quebec plays in translation. Talisman was founded in 2006 by Lyne Paquette, and Emma Tibaldo who met as students at the National Theatre school. Lyne became Talisman’s Artistic and Executive Director in 2009, incorporating the company, and registering it as a charity.

Talisman productions have won many awards: Down Dangerous Passes Road (2008) and The Flood Thereafter (2010) won 'Best English Production' awards from AQCT; The Medea Effect (2012) won 'Best Translation' and 'Best Female Actor' METAs; The Aeneid (2013) won the 'Best Independent Production' META; and Clean Slate (2019) won the 'Best Ensemble' META.