About
Théâtre Paradoxe is an independent theatre on Boulevard Monk in Montréal, in the H4E district of the city's southwest. It is a small venue, and it is run with a clear focus: presenting dramatic works that are inventive and that invite the audience to think, with particular attention to emerging and contemporary playwrights.
The building has wooden doors and a stone facade, and it has welcomed events since 2014. Its spaces are varied. The main room is the Théâtre, a modular hall that can be set up to suit different productions. Outside, La Terrasse St-Georges offers an open-air space for gatherings. Behind the scenes, the venue also includes a video control room, a green screen studio and the Lisa Forget sound studio, which reflect its work beyond the stage.
What a visit is like
Because the theatre is intimate, a performance here tends to feel close and immersive. The room's size means you are near the action, and the work shown is often new or experimental, so the evening may ask more of you than a familiar classic would. Visitors who enjoy discovering new voices in theatre will find that suits the venue well.
Beyond performances, Théâtre Paradoxe is also an event venue. It offers turnkey services for events, shows and film shoots, so it may appeal to people organising a gathering or a production as well as to audiences. The venue is an initiative of Groupe Paradoxe.
Planning a trip
Théâtre Paradoxe is a good choice for an evening out if you want a small, focused theatre rather than a large house. Because listings, schedules and ticketing can change, check the venue's own website or call ahead before you go. The theatre is reached by telephone at (514) 931-5204.