The Government of Canada supports the renovation project of Québec City’s Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs

“Our government is delighted to invest in Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs in order to provide necessary momentum for this wonderful project, which will enrich the cultural offering for youth and give a second life to the Dalhousie fire station. Thanks to this project, talented creators and young artists will have access to modern spaces that provide them with ideal conditions in which to present their work. This marks a new chapter for this exceptional theatre.”

—The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage

“The funding announced today will make it possible to complete this project that is important not only for its support for culture and its role in preserving heritage, but also for the success of our youth.”

—The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament (Québec)

“Through its unwavering support from the start, we can see the importance that the government, including Canadian Heritage, places on endowing the greater Capitale-Nationale region with a genuine performance arts space dedicated to young audiences. This strong gesture of support demonstrates how committed all stakeholders are to making this project a success.”

—Jean-Philippe Joubert, General Manager, Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs

“The general public, the arts community and all our partners have mobilized around this very promising project. Each new milestone brings us closer to the moment we’ll all be together at the former Dalhousie fire station to celebrate Les Gros Becs’ new permanent space.”

—Jonathan Gagnon, President, Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs

• The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund helps improve the quality of the physical conditions that foster innovation in the arts, heritage and creative fields. The Fund supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces.

• Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs is a presenter of youth theatre in Québec City. Since 1987, the organization has helped developed youth theatre in the Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches regions by presenting professional theatrical productions from Quebec and elsewhere to audiences from very early childhood to adolescence. 

• The Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs project consists of acquiring, renovating and expanding the Dalhousie fire station, located in the Lower Town area of Québec City, making it a permanent theatre centre for young audiences. This transformation will allow the organization to continue operating in a comfortable location and to welcome a larger audience in a safe way.

Associated links

• Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
• Théâtre jeunesse Les Gros Becs

For more information (media only), please contact:

Camille Gagné-Raynauld
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian
camille.gagne@canada.ca

Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
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