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LE GRAND IMBÉCILE

ABOUT THE SHOW

LE GRAND IMBÉCILE

MC UMA GAHD

Friday, April 11 – 8 pm
La Toscadura
4388 St Laurent Blvd

In French and English
With LSQ interpretation
Directed by Kendall Savage

The Grand Imbecile is back, ready to electrify the festival with high-energy antics, eccentric performances, and pure fun on the second Friday night of the festival! Once a festival favorite, this talent show captivated audiences for three years, drawing performers from a wide range of disciplines. 

Now, it’s making a triumphant return.  

Who will capture the audience’s hearts, survive the gong, and claim the crown? After the show, the fun continues with a dance party to keep the energy going. 

Featuring

Alexis Bernatchez • Auntie LaBoneya • Basura • Calum Robshaw • Daniel Chang • DawnDreams • Felix imbault • Jenny Thing Shows • La Pitre • Ophelia Rass & Céline Champagne • Pierre-Olivier Beaulac-Bouchard & Mimi • Poppy Puffter • Sara Kantner • Vex Scandal and Caligula

If our esteemed judges are not entertained, the gong will ring and their time is up! Who can last the longest on stage? Who can emotionally move the audience, and keep their attention for the duration of their performance? The show ends and the party continues.

Photo Uma Gahd by Selma Gahd

La Toscadura

TICKETS

Three dynamic judges will crown the “Greatest Fool of the Night.” The night will feature 15 short, surprising performances, each under three minutes, chosen by lottery. The audience will cheer on their favourites, while our judges deliver both laughs and gongs to keep the excitement alive.