Description

From the primal vista of her childhood bedroom springs Shana Carroll’s wildly imaginative, ground-breaking memoir that takes theater to new heights.

Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated former trapezist’s mesmerizing life story, a company of fearless performers transforms memory into daring aerial feats that are as moving as they are breathtaking. In the air, on the floor and from the heart, Montreal’s multidisciplinary creative collective, The 7 Fingers, brings its thrillingly modern brand of circus to life in this moving new work that embraces the fear and courage of being human.

ABOUT LES 7 DOIGTS

Since its founding in 2002, the company has expanded the realm of possibilities, evolving from its signature touring productions to original creations ranging from intimate solo works to large-scale shows, Broadway musicals, artistic collaborations, special events, Olympic ceremonies, and televised performances. By blending genres and exploring the unknown, Les 7 Doigts create works that reflect our world, our time, and our shared humanity.

This is Les 7 Doigts’ third visit to Le Diamant. The company was part of the theatre’s inaugural season with Passagers in October 2019 and returned in November 2024 with Dual Reality: Au jeu comme en amour.

Show Times

Tickets
Tickets
Tickets

Cast

  • Fran Alvarez
  • Eduardo De Azevedo Grillo
  • Melvin Diggs
  • Kalani June
  • Anna Kichtchenko
  • Nancy Luna
  • Santiago Rivera Laugerud
  • Alexandra Royer
  • Inès Talbi
  • Lucy Tan

Credit

  • A production Les 7 doigts de la main
  • Written, Directed and choreographed by Shana Carroll
  • Co-producer Théâtre St-Denis
  • Commissioning Partner The Goodman Theatre (Chicago) and Perelman Performing Arts Center | PAC NYC

  • Music Director and Composer Colin Gagné
  • Set and Props Designer Ana Cappelluto
  • Lighting Designer Alexander Nichols
  • Costume Designer Marie Chantale Vaillancourt
  • Video Designer Johnny Ranger
  • Project Manager and Head Rigger Max Jouanneau
  • Sound Designer Jean-Félix Des Rochers-Lamarche
  • Lighting Programmer Lorianne Foisy
  • Video Project Manager Dominique Hawry
  • Costume Assistant Pascale Bassani
  • Scenography Assistant Jiyeon Lee
  • Executive Producer Emanuelle Kirouac
  • Assistant Director Louis Joyal
  • Associate Production Director Christelle Vitupier
  • Technical Director Delphine Quenneville
  • Casting Manager Louis Bourgaut
  • Production Assistant Louise Vicet
  • Technical Director, The 7 Fingers Sandy Dionne
  • Assistant Technical Director, The 7 Fingers Vincent Noël
  • Head Rigger, The 7 Fingers Mathieu Banville

  • Touring Team
  • Tour Director Christelle Vitupier
  • Technical Director / Video Director Delphine Quenneville
  • Head Rigger Max Jouanneau
  • Head of Lighting Lorianne Foisy
  • Head of Sound Jean-Félix Des Rochers-Lamarche
  • Thanks to the associate choreographers Alexandra Royer, Anna Kichtchenko, Eduardo De Azevedo Grillo, Fran Alvarez, Kalani June, Lucy Frances Tan, Melvin Diggs, Nancy Luna, Santiago Rivera Laugerud

Reviews

★★★★ « a wondrous stunner of a new show [...] a no-brainer for Broadway. »

Chicago Tribune

★★★★★ « A must see ! »

Around the Town Chicago

« Miss it at your own peril.»

Chicago On Stage

« Shana Carroll is also a gifted choreographer, and fans of contemporary dance will be delighted with what they see here. »

Chicago Tribune

« Taking theatre to new heights. »

Chicago Review

« This is not simply a play: it is an event not to be missed, and it is utterly unforgettable. »

Chicago On Stage

« Their athleticism, synchronicity and trust is mind-blowing. [...] « Get a ticket NOW! »

The Fourth Walsh

« A theatrical feast for the senses. »

Entertaining Chicago
A presentation of
Ellipse assurances
Media Partner
Crave
Public Partners
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec Ville de Québec Conseil des arts du Canada Canada

You may also like

Entre chiens et louves Circus Entre chiens et louves

Cirque Le Roux

 

A presentation of Ellipse Assurances

Oct. 22 — 24, 2026