Tout ça

Tout ça is coming to a venue near you with a remarkable theatrical experience that condenses an entire lifetime into just over an hour. Written by acclaimed British playwright Alistair McDowall and translated into French by Fanny Britt, the production is presented by Théâtre de Quat'Sous and Théâtre Motto, under the direction of Louis-Karl Tremblay. Performed as a solo piece by Évelyne Rompré, Tout ça follows the complete life of a woman from birth to death through an innovative dramatic structure in which language itself grows alongside the character. Simple sounds become words, words become sentences, and those sentences gradually reveal the emotional complexity of an entire human existence.

McDowall's script has earned widespread acclaim for its originality and extraordinary command of language. Using words as the primary theatrical device, the play creates vivid images and profound emotional moments with remarkable economy. As the story unfolds, audiences witness childhood, love, work, family, parenthood, grief, aging, and countless ordinary moments that together define a life. Balancing humour, tenderness, and poetic reflection, the play explores the female experience while speaking to universal themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time.

Since its Quebec premiere, Tout ça has received outstanding critical and audience acclaim. Évelyne Rompré's performance has been widely praised for its emotional depth, technical precision, and extraordinary stamina, earning her the Association québécoise des critiques de théâtre (AQCT) award for Best Female Performance in 2025. The production has returned for multiple runs, reflecting both its artistic success and its enduring impact on audiences. Its minimalist staging allows the power of the writing and performance to remain at the forefront, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience.

With its exceptional writing, award-winning performance, and deeply moving portrait of an entire lifetime, Tout ça continues to leave a lasting impression on theatre audiences. Get your tickets now at Tickets.ca.