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À poils: Explosive, immersive stage experience you can dive straight into

À poils: Explosive, immersive stage experience you can dive straight into

Don’t miss this mind-blowing Unidentified Furry Object from France! To the sound of electric guitars, three rather tough-looking stage technicians begin to load in equipment and summon us to help them. Then a spectacular transformation takes place, revealing the gentle and colourful animal hidden behind each shaggy beast!

The first impression is unsettling: an empty theatre, tour crates rolling around randomly, a security cordon. Did they skimp on the set design? Not only that, the three burly stage techs expect us to do their job! Have you ever done stage setup before? As this collaborative game progresses, however, something changes in the hirsute trio’s body language. Suddenly, the entire set opens up into a spectacular space for a lively concert—just the kind we like!

Renowned for her visually striking stage shows, playwright and director Alice Laloy playfully reveals the mystery of the creative process to young audiences. Adults and children alike find themselves in a strange space–time, working together to create something unique and wonderfully human.

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Event Details

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 07:00 AM
to Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 10:45 AM
$15
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National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, featuring four performance venues, the NAC Orchestra, and the 1 Elgin restaurant with Rideau Canal views. A National Historic Site with Brutalist architecture and a striking 2017 glass addition by Diamond Schmitt Architects.

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