Benevolence is the story of big-city lawyer Gilles Jean who returns to his rural Quebec hometown of Benevolence for an awkward dinner with his mom, his childhood best friend, and his friend's wife. Gilles jumps in and out of the scenes, talking directly to the audience, engaging with the other characters, and even taking us into his memory and fantasy. 

There has been tragedy in Benevolence, but Gilles left that behind for a well-moneyed and comfortable existence in Montreal. Gilles appreciates the nice things that money can buy and hasn’t thought too deeply about the ethical consequences of the cases he takes, until now. His return to Benevolence threatens to upturn his world, as the people closest to him confront him with their love and pressure him to do the right thing. Will Gilles accept their love, or will he run away?

Benevolence is a fast-paced pitch-black comedy about ethics, love, and the difficulty of being good.  

This play is translated from French to English. There are references to Quebecois cuisine and culture. 

Who is this suitable for?

This show is suitable for adults, or well-prepared young people 14+. 

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