For nearly a year, I’ve been working alongside the improvisation league l’Acronyme to bring Le Caucus to life, a major French-language improv tournament taking place November 13 to 15 at Club SAW, right in the heart of Ottawa!

As part of our city’s 200th anniversary celebrations, this tournament is a wonderful opportunity to showcase Francophone culture and celebrate the French language in our capital. For this inaugural edition, 10 teams from across Ontario and Quebec will come together for three days of improv, laughter and creativity, with nearly 20 matches taking place throughout the weekend!

I truly hope Le Caucus will become an annual tradition and a much-anticipated opportunity to celebrate Francophonie in Ottawa for years to come.

This year, it is the only French-language event on the Ottawa 200 celebrations calendar, so I encourage you to come out and be part of it! Admission is free, and everyone is welcome (recommended for ages 12 and up).

📍 Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street
📅 November 13–15, 2026
🎟️ Free admission!