Number of seats: 804

Canada’s oldest theatre, Ludger-Duvernay, with its vintage woodwork, red velvet seats, and rich details, casts a spell. Intricate hand-painted designs on the original ceiling and wrought iron railing tracing the balcony’s exuberant curve add to the XIX Century atmosphere. Since its inauguration in1893, Ludger-Duvernay has been in the forefront of a tradition that values openness and creativity. For over a century, it has welcomed a steady procession of international stage stars, Quebecois singers and actors, and an array of social and political leaders. Painstakingly restored in 1993, this jewel of a theatre is equipped to meet the most creative needs by today’s performances and its technical team is reknowned for its professionalism, versatility and willingness to meet the needs of artists and producers. This proscenium theatre, seating 804 (347 on the main floor, 158 on the mezzanine and 299 in the balcony), has an orchestra pit and a removable forestage. Its acoustics are ideal for both the human voice and instrumental music. Each spectator has an excellent viewing angle and a relationship between stage / audience that creates a strong sense of intimacy.

Designated camera spaces throughout the theatre facilitate television shoots. In September 2010, the Ludger-Duvernay was designated Best Theatre in Montreal by cultural chroniclers of La Presse.

• Technical Rider (PDF)
• PDF Plan (PDF)
• AutoCAD (ZIP)

Number of seats: 150

The intimate Studio Hydro-Quebec marries the tactile and visual appeal of its exposed stone walls with the high-tech edge of state-of-the-art equipment. Its modular components can be assembled in many different configurations, including theatre in the round and cabaret setting. The Studio Hydro-Quebec accommodates from 110 to 150 spectators.

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• PDF Plan (PDF)
• AutoCAD Plans (ZIP)

Number of seats: 180

Located on the ground floor of the Monument-National, Le Café is a theater with variable configuration that focuses on intimacy and usability. With a bar and versatile technical equipment, this venue can accommodate a wide range of activities – intimate performances, film screenings, launches, press conferences, meetings and seminars – in a warm atmosphere. It can accommodate between 100 and 130 people seated and up to 180 in cocktail.

• Technical Rider (PDF)
• PDF LX Plan 11×17 (PDF)
• PDF Plan 8×11 (PDF)
• AutoCAD Plan (ZIP)

Description: Available form mid-may until the end of August, this huge hall is ideal for rehearsals, artistic residencies – theatre, dance or music – and can be set-up to host shows for a hundred spectators. The Rehearsal Hall measures 31′ X 54′ X 17′ in height and has a Green Room.

• Technical Rider (PDF)
• PDF Plan 8×11 (PDF)
• PDF Plan 8×14 (PDF)

The Set and Costume shops of the Monument-National are available for rental from mid-May to mid-August, outside of the National Theatre School’s academic calendar. Spacious and well equipped, these shops are suitable for the design and production of sets and costumes for artistic events of all sizes. They are located on the ground floor of the building with direct access to our loading dock.