Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier — Attraction in Montreal

On September 6th 2025, I did not expect to experience microaggression (or maybe even blatant racism) at a Hamilton play of all plays. My (asian) family and I only wanted to enjoy our evening and peacefully watch our favourite show, after waiting many months since purchasing the tickets.

When we got there, we were wondering where to find playbills. Before heading to our seats in Row J on the right side facing the stage, I decided to ask the ushers nearby. There was a younger man and an older, middle-aged woman (very obviously Québécoise, with a blond/light brown bowl cut) dressed as ushers near our section toward the front.

I asked the older woman where we could get playbills. At first, I thought she couldn’t hear me, so I repeated the question two more times, with my family joining in at that point. Suddenly, the younger man offered them to us, they had been in his hands the entire time. We all let out a collective “Oh, there they are” and were just relieved to finally have them.

Then, out of nowhere, the older woman exclaimed in a very defensive tone, “Ohhh, you mean programme?” I simply smiled and was about to head back to my seat when she added, “Oh, but it’s French.” We said nothing and were ready to turn away when she followed up with: “Bah, you have to learn French,” wearing the smuggest expression on her face.

I was too baffled to even respond because everything happened so quickly. We could only process that comment as we walked away. My family and I felt very insulted especially considering we all actually speak French! I myself work in a hospital where I help people in need and constantly switch between English and French to accommodate Quebec’s population, only to be told I need to “learn French” because an usher didn’t understand the word playbill?

It was an incredibly awful way to start what I expected would be a delightful evening at the theatre. I’m glad we didn’t let it ruin the night and were still able to enjoy Hamilton. But employees need to be held accountable so that comments like this don’t go...

An Unforgettable Musical Experience!

I had the chance to attend Don Juan: La Tournée 20e Anniversaire in Montreal this past September, and it was absolutely incredible! From the music to the dancing, every moment was a mesmerizing experience. The show was immersive, emotional, and even educational—it felt like a beautiful journey through the story and characters.

The performances were top-notch, with every actor and dancer delivering with such passion and precision. You can tell they worked incredibly hard to bring this production to life. The show ran for about three hours, including a 30-minute intermission, but time flew by because it was so captivating.

As someone who experienced a musical show for the first time, I was completely blown away. I highly recommend everyone to see this masterpiece at least once—it’s a night you...

Attended a show on one of the first truly cold nights of the year, and although I had prepurchsed the parking in the underground garage, they wouldn't let me in. Why? Because i have studded winter tires on my car. Hello?!? This is Canada. Studded tires are common. I've looked up and made a few phone calls, and no one could give me a proper fact based reason as for why. A perfect example of an ill informed person being allowed to make bad decisions. We had to find an outdoor parking lot and then walk 2 blocks in the cold and wind to PDA wearing light jackets. We were both cold and fuming and definitely didn't enjoy the show as we should have. Unfortunately for us, no more shows at PDA...