“The piece is stunning, both visually and choreographically. (…) There is some absolutely magical shadow play, (…) It was a must- read, and now it is a must-see!”
Samedi et rien d’autre, Première chaîne de Radio-Canada

“Emotions run deep in Vieux Thomas. (…) Contemporary choreographer Hélène Langevin knows just what mix of fun, adventure and emotion children will respond to in a dance setting.(…) The young crowd responded with a full range of emotions, from peals of laughter to tears.(…) It is a beautiful story about loneliness, friendship, love, life and death.(…) Guillaume Chouinard portrayed Thomas’s emotional growth and eventual physical demise with tenderness and understanding. (…) his pas de deux with the unconscious fairy (danced by the sparkling Ève Boissonnault) was a comedic triumph.”
The Gazette

“The piece is very faithful to Dominique Demers’ story. (…) The scenography by Richard Lacroix is really extraordinary. The back wall of the stage is a screen with video projections of the sea in all kinds of weather. This same sea unfurls right down to the floor in front of us, with different lighting effects and the three performers who represent the ocean. They really do interpret water, its movements and its tempers.The work involved is really incredible, and these three dancers do a fantastic job. The inventiveness of the stage direction is brilliant. The children understand perfectly what’s going on. This is a delightful piece.”
C’est bien meilleur le matin, Première chaîne de Radio-Canada

“A thrilling trip between land and sea. Combining theatre, dance and visual effects, Old Thomas and the Little Fairy is able to appeal to the imagination of the youngest audience members while inspiring the older ones (…) The score complements the maritime atmosphere perfectly, reflecting the shifting emotions of the characters (who are depicted with brio). A refreshing breeze that will surely be loved by the whole family.”
Le Journal de Montréal

“In Old Thomas and the Little Fairy, the waves dance with the fairies. This work is for newcomers to contemporary dance as well as for the more seasoned fans. The piece has everything needed to appeal to children: a moving story, a scary character and an act of heroism.”
Le Téléjournal, Télévision de Radio-Canada

“This dance work for children really grabs the audience’s attention. The five dancers/actors weave together the story of Old Thomas using no dialogue at all, which is no small feat.(…) Hélène Langevin’s choreography is full of inventiveness–for example, the three dancers who provide the illusion of the ocean’s movement…”
La Presse

“Langevin succeeds once more in making dance a poetic object that is perfectly accessible to children. She has also judiciously transposed the scenes that take place inside Thomas’s cabin using shadow play. The technique that she developed with CHUT!!, refined here, draws a line between the indoor and the outdoor and adds to the magic of the story, using effects of perspective.”
Le Devoir