Théâtre Prospero is a vibrant cultural venue located in Montreal’s Centre-Sud district. Established in 1984 by the Groupe de la Veillée, it occupies a former cinema transformed into a theater space. In 1999, it was renamed Théâtre Prospero, inspired by the central character in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. The venue produces shows, hosts companies, and supports the emerging scene .
Under the artistic direction of Philippe Cyr since 2021, Théâtre Prospero continues to be a cornerstone of Montreal’s theatrical landscape, fostering innovation and artistic exploration.
The Théâtre Prospero benefits from the creative expertise of Hubert Larose St-Jacques as its Communications Director and the graphic design is crafted by Principal Studio. For the 2024/25 season, the theater’s promotional materials feature a striking combination of the fonts Exposure (Federico Parra Barrios, 205TF), Futura Bold, and Habitus (Julien Hébert).
