ÉCHELLE DE PRIX

A production by Nervous Hunter.
Written by Tamara Nguyen and Sophie Gee.
Directed by Sophie Gee.

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Three women of Chinese descent gather around a bold new work by one of their own — a reimagining of Jean Genet’s Les Bonnes. Together, they dive headfirst into childhood memories, the love-hate tug-of-war with whiteness, the colonial residues etched in their minds — and just as passionately, into Chinese soap operas, chili sauce, family rituals and the bestselling Crazy Rich Asians.
They unpack the evolution of their relationship with Chinese identity — from shame to pride, with a lingering undercurrent of worry, especially in a world where China’s power keeps rising. And yes — they raise a big, unapologetic middle finger to everyone who ever made fun of how their school lunches smelled.

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Ages 14+
English/French subtitles available at every performance.

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L’Aparté: A special moment before the show – Friday, November 21, 6:30–7:15 PM at the TCM foyer
Before the performance, dive into the themes of the show with Marie-Ève Fontaine and guest speakers. For Bonnes Bonnes, she will welcome Fanny Lin and Vincent Blais to discuss how to live and embrace one’s immigration experience and multicultural identity in Manitoba as an Asian or racialized person.

Bords de scène: Meet the artists – Thursdays, November 20 and 27
After the performance, engage with the artists, ask questions, and discover the behind-the-scenes work.