Whalefall
An original Infinithéâtre production
February 23rd - March 7th, 2026
Théâtre La Chapelle
3700 rue Saint-Dominique
Montréal QC, H2X 2X7
In May 2020, Montréalers awoke to an unlikely and magical sight. Between the Clock Tower and the iconic Ferris Wheel, a fin broke the surface of the water, heralding the arrival of a young humpback whale that had wandered more than 400 km upriver. Its presence captivated the city and the country in a time of isolation and confusion. Whalefall is an original documentary theatre piece based on interviews with various experts on whales, their cultures and ecosystems, and touching on our deep connections with them. Whalefall integrates large-scale puppetry, object theatre, and original music to translate scientific findings in a poetic and accessible way.
Creative Team
Co-Creation: Ashe Lang, Riley Wilson + Zach Fraser
Direction: Zach Fraser
Starring: Riley Wilson + Jeremy Lewis
Puppet Design: Ashe Lang + Zach Fraser
Original Music: Violette Kay
Projections: Félix Robitaille
Lighting Design: Jo Natale
Stage Management: Abi Sanie
Puppetry Consultant: Jessica Blanchet
Design Consultant: Stavri Papadopoulou
Technical Direction: Jo Natale
Production Assistant: Oliver Gullikson
Administrative Support: Emily Enhorning
