Un barrage contre le Pacifique
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – Cité des Rocheuses
Immerse yourself in the poignant and poetic world of Un barrage contre le Pacifique, adapted from the novel by Marguerite Duras and performed by actress Maud Andrieux. Blending emotion, commitment, and lyricism, this production is driven by the strength of a mother facing adversity and has captivated both critics and audiences alike.
The play is performed in French with English surtitles.
About the play
Adapted from Marguerite Duras’s novel, Un barrage contre le Pacifique tells the story of a French mother in Indochina in the 1930s, determined to protect her land from encroaching waters. It is a story of resistance in the face of injustice, as well as a call to pursue one’s dreams and to act despite obstacles.
The production is touring the network of Alliance Française locations across Canada: Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.
Partners: BMO, DRG Foundation, Embassy of France in Canada
About Maud Andrieux
Maud Andrieux is a stage director, actress, and Artistic Director of the Marguerite Duras Theatre since 2014. After traveling to Vietnam in 2003, she discovered the writing of Marguerite Duras, which deeply moved her and inspired her to adapt the novel as a solo performance. She has portrayed the character of Suzanne in Un barrage contre le Pacifique since 2004 and has since pursued an international career, performing in France, Southeast Asia, Turkey, and Morocco.
Trained at the Théâtre des Ateliers in Aix-en-Provence with Alain Simon, and later at the National Regional Conservatory of Dramatic Art in Bordeaux, Maud Andrieux favors socially engaged productions, bringing powerful and universal stories to life.
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