Theaters Vosges

Since 1895… this date does not refer to a famous advertising for chocolate but to the creation, on the initiative of writer Maurice Pottecher, of the theatre of Bussang. The effect is similar: equally well founded!

Every summer except in times of war, shows were presented and were a feast for everyone's taste. The stage at the bottom of a barn, enlarged as it surrounds boxes and kitchen, has preserved the pioneer spirit of benches arranged in a simple way to "feed the people of the people" according to the wishes of its founder. Pierre Bein, the current director of the theatre, has in his hands a jewel and nuggets, young talent, amateur actors often trained by professionals for whom the experience of staging in Bussang remains etched. Here the pieces written by Molière, Hugo, Gogol, Renard, Shakespeare and many others have been played. The spectators are on schedule. It even seems that some have been coming for generations. Last winter, there was a mountain story, the Henry and Vincendon case in winter 1956 and conducted the tour of Christmas markets with a 12 minutes room for "average Western"!

We know the Theatre of the People of Bussang, but we know less the Verdure de Verdure. If both have similarities, their stories are quite distinct. At the beginning of the century, the village teacher, Aimé Dodin, had the idea of building this wooden building for his students, so that they could enjoy the good air of the mountain. At the time when tuberculosis was still raging, it was far from being a fool. In 1985, a village association, or rather a group of good friends, decided to rebuild this building that had been destroyed. With a paved scene and stands for up to 600 people, a new cultural site was created. In 1997, there was also the first amateur theatre festival. This is also a place for relaxation, including a children's square, games… A living place of culture.

The city of Epinal does not hesitate to promote many cultural events, and in particular through its municipal theater. With a capacity of 330 seats, this theater is built in the purest rococo style. A prestigious building in the heart of downtown, a few steps from the covered market. Built in 1806 according to the plans of the architect Grillot (architect of the Epinal courthouse) in collaboration with Navière, engineer of the Ponts et Chaussées, the place has preserved an atmosphere of the period where many troupes perform.