Ignite your passion with the season-opening production of Lilies (Les Feluettes), hailed as “a pure masterpiece” (Boucle Magazine) at its Montreal premiere last year. Our exclusive trailer gives you a glimpse of this “powerful, poetic, and unforgettable” (Times Colonist) love story, often called Canada’s own Romeo and Juliet.

From its stark setting in a men’s prison to the provocative storyline of repressed sexuality, Lilies brings together drama, romance, and beautiful music in a theatrical experience like no other.

The music of Lilies is lush, whimsical, and honours various traditions of music from French Romanticism to Quebecois folk songs. Composer Kevin March’s score finds “room for tough expressionism, comic relief, and melting lyricism” (Montreal Gazette) while often reaching cinematic proportions.

To get a taste of the music in Lilies, listen to this snippet where the chorus exclaims “Magnifique!” (magnificent, splendid!) as a hot air balloon makes a surprise landing in the small town of Roberval, Quebec.

Michel Marc Bouchard, one of Canada’s foremost playwrights, makes his operatic debut with the libretto of Lilies. A recipient of the Order of Canada, Order of Quebec, Chalmers Award, and a National Arts Centre Award, Bouchard has written over 25 plays that have been translated into several languages and received award-winning cinematic adaptations.

Learn more about Bouchard’s illustrious career by reading our Librettist Spotlight. 

On Sunday, October 1, enjoy a delectable Sunday brunch at the Royal Glenora Club followed by performances from the star-studded, all-Canadian cast of Lilies! Look out at Edmonton’s river valley ablaze with fall colours while our cast, including Grammy Award-winning baritone Gino Quilico, share their favourite arias at this intimate recital.

A limited number of tickets to the Lilies Opera Brunch remain, so plan your outing today!