English language translation of Copeaux by Mishka Lavigne.
Splinters tells the story of a relationship crumbling, of how things end and what remains. It shows us how love so often fades: without a single obvious catastrophe, but not without devastation. The piece is inspired by the world of Canadian visual artist Stefan Thompson, a world of wild animals, unsettling figures, and mysterious forests. Splinters is an open, poetic text. Each image is carefully chosen to float in the space between dreams, reality, and regret.
Keywords: Ottawa, Gatineau, poetic, physical theatre, breakup, love, climate change, Stefan Thompson
Produced by Théâtre de Dehors, Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins, Ottawa ON, March 2020
The original French script was the winner of the 2021 Governor General's Award for French Drama.
Genre: Drama
Acts: 1
Run time: 85 minutes
Suitable for students 16+
Cast size: 2 actors
Male roles: 1
Female roles: 1