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Les Belles Soeurs
John Van Burek
Balconville
by David Fennario
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the authenticity and relevance of the play, especially its portrayal of Montreal's cultural landscape. Many find it well-written and engaging, particularly those interested in the Quebec identity debate. However, some feel the plot is lacking and the pacing could be improved.
Authentic portrayal of Montreal Engaging for Quebec identity lovers Well-written dialogue Plotless and a little boring
Synopsis
Balconville is Canada's first bilingual play.
Three families and Thibault, the neighbourhood rubbie, sit on their balconies in the heat of a Montreal summer.
It is election time and Gaétan Bolduc is running for re-election for the Liberals.
His broadcast truck roams the streets making election promises in English and in French, and playing the music of Elvis Presley.
The English and the French-Canadian working class take on the Establishment in this award-winning play.
Cast of 3 women and 6 men
Publication
Publisher Talon Books
Year 1980
Binding Paperback
Edition 6th ed.
Pages 128
Place Vancouver ; Los Angeles
Language English
ISBN-13 9780889221451
ISBN-10 0889221456
eISBN-13 9780889229969
LCCN 81122329
LCC PR9199.3.F45 B3
Balconville is a Canadian play written by David Fennario and published by Talon Books in Vancouver ; Los Angeles (1980).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9780889229969).
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