Whalefall

An original Infinithéâtre production

February 23rd - March 7th, 2026

Théâtre La Chapelle
3700 rue Saint-Dominique
Montréal QC, H2X 2X7

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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