Mado Lamotte
Mado Lamotte is the stage persona of Luc Provost, a Canadian drag queen, singer, writer and Montreal nightlife personality.
Mado Lamotte is the stage persona of Luc Provost, a Canadian drag queen, singer, writer and Montreal nightlife personality. The character is best known for Cabaret Mado in Montreal’s Gay Village and has appeared in media, recorded music, and toured in live performance.
Identity and origin
Mado Lamotte is the drag stage name of Luc Provost. Sources describe the character as a Montreal-based Canadian drag queen, singer and entertainer who has worked under this persona since 1987.
Career and public profile
Lamotte became known through nightlife hosting, comedy, cabaret shows and media appearances, including columns and television work. Coverage describes the character as a prominent Quebec entertainment figure and a long-running presence in Montreal’s queer cultural scene.
Cabaret Mado
In 2002, Mado Lamotte opened Cabaret Mado in Montreal’s Gay Village. The venue has become closely associated with the character and is described as an iconic drag nightclub and performance space.
Cultural impact
Lamotte is frequently described as an icon of Montreal nightlife and Quebec drag culture. Sources also note a wax figure likeness and major performance milestones, reflecting the character’s visibility beyond the club scene.
Key facts
- Mado Lamotte is the drag persona of Luc Provost, a Canadian performer from Montreal.
- Provost began performing as Mado in 1987.
- Lamotte is closely associated with Cabaret Mado, a Montreal drag nightclub founded in 2002.
- The character became a major figure in Quebec queer and nightlife culture through stage shows, bingo events, columns and appearances on television.
- Mado Lamotte has also been associated with music releases and published memoir/bio-related projects.
Mado Lamotte is a notable figure in Canadian, especially Quebec and Montreal, drag and LGBTQ nightlife culture, and is closely tied to Montreal’s Gay Village.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mado_LamotteSupports: Stage name, identity as Luc Provost, Canadian drag queen, singer and community personality; Cabaret Mado association.
- Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mado_LamotteSupports: Montreal-based Canadian performer, occupations, and activity since 1987.
- CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/mado-lamotte-montreal-gay-pride-1.4237985Supports: Montreal icon status, wax figure reference, long career in drag performance.
- CBC Arts — https://www.cbc.ca/artsprojects/superqueeroes/mado-lamotteSupports: Origin of the character, Montreal context, and founding of Cabaret Mado in 2002.
- Bonjour Québec — https://www.bonjourquebec.com/en-us/listing/to-see-and-do/cabaret-mado/0r0cSupports: Cabaret Mado as an iconic Montreal Gay Village venue and its address.
- Voies culturelles des faubourgs — https://voiesculturelles.qc.ca/mado-lamotte/Supports: Career overview, bingo events, Cabaret Mado founding, and cultural prominence.