Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that Théâtre Cercle Molière is located on Treaty 1 territory, on the ancestral lands of the Anichinaabeg, Ininew, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ peoples and on the Homeland of the Red River Métis.

Vision

We seek to bring Manitobans together through French theatre and culture, so as to build a strong, creative, open and interconnected community.

Mission

Through our activities, we share powerful stories that are enriching and thought-provoking. We stimulate the creativity of our youth, we foster the development of our amateur and professional artists, and we welcome the community while proudly wearing our one hundred years of history. We collaborate with local, national and international artistic and community organizations, the education sector and individual citizens.

Values

Innovation

We never cease to advance, learn and improve, with curiosity, passion, creativity and audacity as our driving forces.

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Our history

Founded in 1925, Théâtre Cercle Molière is the oldest active theatre company in Canada, French or English. Since its beginnings, it remains a driving force in the cultural life of French-speaking Manitoba.

1925: Foundation

Based in St. Boniface, in the heart of metropolitan Manitoba, Le Cercle Molière brings classical repertoire to rural Manitoba.

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Artistic Direction

Geneviève Pelletier

Geneviève Pelletier is a Métis performer and director from Winnipeg. Since 2012, she has been the Artistic Director of the Théâtre Cercle Molière. She is interested in the intermingling/interweaving of cultures and the myriad of possibilities that are opening up in a world that is getting smaller all the time, giving rise to complex and fertile spaces for creation. Issues of important demographic change within communities, the changing face of the Francophone and Métis communities are now reference points for a theatre company that is continually searching for renewal and relevance.

Where we are

A renewal of the performing arts

National and international collaborations

TCM is collaborating with theatre companies in Canada and abroad. Offering recent masterpieces such as Un. Deux. Trois (2022), alterIndiens (2024) and L'Amour telle une cathédrale ensevelie (2024).

Increasingly diverse programming

HYPERART

For Nuit Blanche and under the direction of Franco-Manitoban artist Rayannah, Théâtre Cercle Molière is collaborating with the Centre culturel franco-manitobain on the HYPERART project.

Eco-responsible accreditation

This accreditation is aimed at performing arts professionals wishing to undertake a sustainable development approach (environmental, social and economic pillars). The process is user-friendly, adapted to the fast-paced world of the cultural sector. It helps to structure the integration of sustainable development and provokes crucial reflection, opening the door to new perspectives and management methods, while fostering a sense of belonging for existing teams. In this way, the sector mobilizes through sharing best practices and forging strong links with the community.

Strategic planning

Policies

Financial and annual reports