Theaters Ille-Et-Vilaine

The history of the TNB began in 1949. Formerly the Centre Dramatique de l'Ouest and the Maison de la Culture, the two structures merged to become this major theater venue with a fine national reputation. Directed by Arthur Nauzyciel, the TNB is a Centre Européen de Création Théâtrale et Chorégraphique, with a cinema and a École Supérieure d'Art Dramatique. The director is surrounded by some twenty associate artists, including Julie Duclos, Vincent Macaigne, Keren Ann and Mohamed El Khatib, all of whom contribute to the richness of the programming, which has nothing to envy the major Parisian theaters. Festivals are also on offer, as are encounters, performances and concerts.

At the Saint-Malo theaters the red velvet curtains open on any style of show as long as it is of quality: dance, opera, classical or contemporary theater, humor... Lovers of Shakespeare or want to laugh with Olivier de Benoist, there is something for all tastes. From a performance of the Kiev City Ballet, through Carmen, Les Promesses de l'aube after Romain Gary and with Stephane Freiss, Les lettres à Nour with Robin Renucci or a show by Fabrice Luchini, you will be touched, surprised and above all enthused.

In the heart of Parc Saint-Cyr, MJC La Paillette brings theatrical practice to life in all its diversity. Alongside the Vilaine River, the former La Lavoir building is the heart of a variety of artistic practices, a meeting place for local residents, professionals and volunteers. The newly-built theater, with its glass roof, welcomes companies from all over France, with some 50 shows every year. The Les Envolées festival rounds off the season. For a month, more than 600 amateur artists from our practical workshops perform here.

Now run by the Joli Collectif, who moved from the Théâtre de Poche d'Hédé-Bazouges to Saint-Jacques de La Lande, l'Aire Libre is a venue firmly rooted in its local area. Theater, music, dance, workshops, exhibitions... the multi-disciplinary program highlights hybrid, immersive forms that can't be seen anywhere else. Three highlights punctuate the season: the first focuses on living together, the second on youth, and the last on the international scene. The bar and bistro-theater are the perfect places to meet and exchange ideas with the artists. A place to discover and be surprised.

Housed in a former ^12th-century church, the Théâtre du Vieux Saint-Etienne is one of those places that offers great freedom of artistic expression. A creative and performance venue for local theater, circus arts and slam poetry companies, the Théâtre du Vieux Saint-Etienne offers shows for all audiences, with programming initiated by companies and events such as Ay-Roop (circus arts) and the Maintenant festival. Associated with the Mythos, Maintenant and Stunfest festivals, the stage offers many moments of grace and remarkable performances.

In this converted former service station, La Station-Théâtre in La Mézière offers exciting shows. This small 50-seat venue creates an intimate setting for shows that are often new to the region. The program is eclectic, mixing theater, poetry and other forms of artistic expression. Far from the big theaters, this alternative venue offers the chance to discover original and daring works in a warm and friendly setting. The proximity between artists and audience creates a unique bond. A veritable cultural nugget on the outskirts of Rennes, La Station-Théâtre is well worth a visit.