Passages Insolites - La crue (2021)

A mysterious village lies submerged in the waters of Bassin Louise. The steeple and two roofs protruding from the water suggest that a church and two houses lie underwater. How did this hamlet come to be? Was it half-sunk by rising waters or purpose-built in these shallows by aquatic creatures?

A plume of smoke, a gently ringing bell, a light in the window: small signs of life suggest the village is still inhabited – but by whom? The buildings seem intact and well-maintained. Vegetables are growing in the floating garden. With Rising Waters, Théâtre Rude Ingénierie has imagined a serene tableau of time come to a standstill and a calm, tide-swept life.

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Théâtre Rude Ingénierie is a multidisciplinary production company from Quebec City formed by Bruno Bouchard, Philippe Lessard Drolet, and Pascal Robitaille. For the past few years, the trio has worked with a wide range of partners in theatre, dance, music, and visual arts. They have taken part in Quebec City arts events such as Mois Multi, Humanorium – The Strange Carnival, ComédiHA! Festival, Où tu vas quand tu dors en marchant…?, and the Nuits du MNBAQ. Their productions have also toured Quebec and Canada.