Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2012
• Invested on: May 03, 2013

Designer, scenographer, director, composer and performer, Michel Lemieux is a groundbreaking creator and a pioneer. He integrated multimedia components into his productions, utilizing a new medium that has since become a standard in musical and theatrical direction. For over 30 years, he has made his mark, most notably as artistic co-director of Lemieux Pilon 4d art, which he also founded. He developed a unique virtual reality technology and created original, distinctive works for the stage and for large public events, including La belle et la bÛte and Norman. Most of his multidisciplinary creations have been presented on the worldÆs largest stages.