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Michel Tremblay: L'enfant terrible of Canadian Theatre
Michel Tremblay exploded on to the stage in 1968 with his highly acclaimed and controversial play Les Belles-soeurs. His brutally honest portrayal of the Montreal working class revolutionized Quebec theatre. Writing in a street dialect called joual, Tremblay's beautifully flawed characters resonated beyond borders and languages. His works have been translated and performed in more than 20 countries, making him one of Canada's most prolific writers.		Educational activities about Michel Tremblay: L'enfant terrible of Canadian Theatre

	Growing up on the wrong side of town		The problem with joual		The man behind the plays
	Tremblay tours his childhood neighbourhood in Montreal. (TV; runs 3:31)		Tremblay defends the language of his people. (Radio; runs 2:21)		The award-winning playwright speaks candidly about battling his insecurities. (Radio; runs 9:24)

	Michel Tremblay's muse		'L'enfant terrible no more'		Les Belles-soeurs with a Yiddish twist
	The writer talks about the influence of women, the Main and Quebec on his work. (TV; runs 5:30)		Quebec's foremost playwright on separatism. (TV; runs 11:39)		Tremblay welcomes the unique collaboration between two cultures. (Radio; runs 4:13)

	Three decades of success
	Tremblay remains prolific after 30 years. (Radio; runs 14:41)

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