Denis-Martin Chabot

Originally from Quebec City, Denis-Martin Chabot (he/him) studied journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa. He was a journalist at Radio-Canada (radio, television and web) for over 32 years. He is the author of several novels, including Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, métro Beaudry and Il y a longtemps que je t'aime, je ne t'oublierai jamais (Prix du roman gay 2017, hommage, Paris for both titles) and several biographies. As a comedian, he starred in La (rire) appropriation culturelle (a comedy show he also produced). He created the concept of the “Grand effeuillage littéraire” which, as its name suggests, is a safe space where nudity is celebrated as a canvas for literary expression. He has performed at Gatineau's Théâtre de l'Île, Edmonton's Théâtre français (TFE) and Edmonton's Unithéâtre.