Le malentendu
A Production by Théâtre français de Toronto
When love fails to speak, silence kills.
In a remote inn, a mother and daughter hide a sinister scheme — travelers who stop there never leave. One day, a man returns after years away, longing to reconnect with his roots and his family. Anxious and uncertain, he hesitates to reveal his identity… But in this house, where hope has long given way to a darker fate, silence can be deadly. Between unspoken truths and deceptive appearances, destiny is about to take a cruel turn.
A gripping tragedy, Le malentendu stands as one of Albert Camus‘ most powerful theatrical works. Exploring the absurdity of existence and the elusive nature of recognition, this intense and haunting play challenges what binds us together—and what keeps us apart.
Please note the show is in French with English Surtitles.
Credits
Direction Karine Ricard
Direction Assistant Geneviève Cholette
Set design John Doucet
Lighting Glenn Davidson
Costumes Melanie McNeill
Stage management Patrick Lynn
22.50$ - 60$
Venue
Franco Boni Theatre
This performance is 90 minutes
Performance Dates
Content Warning
(not recommended for audiences under 15 years of age)
Death/Murder: Repeated discussion and representation of killings; offstage murder, but consequences described.
Suicide: One character kills herself.
Hopelessness: Strong themes of futility and meaninglessness.
Deception: Especially within a family context.
Isolation and alienation: Both thematic and emotional intensity.



