Government of Canada supports Les Coups de Théâtre
October 1, 2014 – Montréal – Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced $65,000 in funding for the 13th edition of the biennial Les Coups de Théâtre, an international arts festival for young audiences. This support is provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.
The festival, scheduled for November 16 to 23, 2014, will help children discover contemporary stories through new artistic practices in theatre, dance and music.
“I am delighted that our Government supports a project as rich and innovative as Les Coups de Théâtre, which offers young Canadians a wide range of artistic experiences.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“Canadian Heritage has always been a major partner of Les Coups de Théâtre. Over the years, their trust in our organization has made it possible for us to develop a new audience for young people’s contemporary theatre.”
—Rémi Boucher, Founder, Artistic Director and General Manager, Les Coups de Théâtre
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