A man in uniform appears at the end of the corridor. Follow him and discover the astonishing nightly journey of a janitor as he goes from classroom to classroom and through the hidden corners of a school. Leap into an immersive, wordless experience where reality turns into a dream. Le Concierge (The Caretaker) paints a touching portrait of a lonely character whose work is too often taken for granted.
The astonishing nightly journey of a janitor
When you arrive at the school, you will be asked to put on a janitor uniform. You and your fellow audience members will then follow the janitor around the school building – in silence – as he does his nightly rounds. Along the way, you can choose where to stand or sit – this will determine the angles you take in the show from. If this sounds like an unusual kind of theatre play, you are right. It’s an incredibly powerful and impactful performance, probably unlike anything you have ever seen. You have to check it out for yourself to experience how fascinating Le Concierge (The Caretaker) is.
Please note:
- Audience members are required to walk up and down stairways during the show.
- Audiences members are required to wear a uniform (provided).
- Masks are an integral part of your experience and one will be provided as a part of your costume.
- Some scenes take place in low light and in tight spaces.
Photo by Patrice Bouchard
Event details
Produced by: Vincent Leblanc-Beaudoin and Théâtre français de Toronto, in collaboration with Dopolavoro Teatrale
Cast: Vincent Leblanc-Beaudoin
Co-creators: Daniele Bartolini and Vincent Leblanc-Beaudoin
Date: Friday, March 10 to Sunday, March 26, 2023
Start time: 3:00 PM EST or 8:00 PM, depending on the day
Duration: 80 minutes
Cost: ticket prices range from C$20.00 – C$45.00
Location: The performance takes place at Saint-Frère-André Catholic Secondary School, 330 Lansdowne Avenue Unit A, Toronto, ON, M6H 3Y1.
Trailer: Watch the trailer
Language: This is a wordless performance. You therefore don’t need to speak French to enjoy the show.
Booking link: Hurry to get your tickets! The number of spectators is limited to 15 per performance. No box-office on site. If you wish to purchase tickets on the day of the performance, please buy them online or by phone.
Program booklet: Read the house program
Contact details: Théâtre français de Toronto, Toronto, ON; 416-534-7303, info@theatrefrancais.com
Covid-19 guidelines: The theatre has security guidelines for COVID-19 in place which need to be followed in order to attend this show. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines before booking tickets.