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by Michel Marc Bouchard (Author), Linda Gaboriau (Translator)
Consumed by fantasies of opulent fabrics and women's high fashion, a young man desperately tries to restore his mother's tarnished reputation. Channeling Yves Saint Laurent, his idol and muse, Hugo sets out to right the widespread rumours about his mother, Béatrice, by designing the perfect outfit for her court appearance. Through the story of Hugo and his mother, Michel Marc Bouchard explores the root of artistic creation and explores whether art can be a source of consolation.
Author Biography
Québec playwright Michel Marc Bouchardemerged on the professional theatre scene in 1985. Since then, he has written twenty-five plays and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious National Order of Québec for his contribution to Québec culture in 2012, and the Order of Canada in 2005. He has also received le Prix littéraire du Journal de Montréal, Prix du Cercle des critiques de l'Outaouais, the Governor General's Performing Arts Award, the Dora Mavor Moore Award, and the Chalmers Award for Outstanding New Play. His bold, visionary works have been translated into nine languages.
