Theaters Aquitaine

The theater was built on the foundations of a former prison and inaugurated in 1935 by Sacha Guitry, who premiered his play La Fin du monde, created for the occasion. The work was financed by Georges Leygues, a politician born in Villeneuve-sur-Lot. He used his personal fortune. He died in 1933, never to see the work completed. In the beautiful 700-seat auditorium, follow a program that's eclectic and of the highest quality. Theater, dance, concerts, comedy, world cultures...

Since 1998, the Théâtre privé des Salinières has been entertaining the Bordelais in the heart of the old town. Nearly 25 years of history, 280 red seats, 30,000 spectators every year, some twenty plays per season... The Théâtre des Salinières is also a troupe of actors who regularly go on tour to present the greatest successful French comedies. During the school vacations, shows for children aged 4 to 12 are offered during the day: an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy themselves and share a passion for theater.

With a capacity of 544 seats, Le Liburnia benefits from the latest technological advances in acoustics, lighting and staging. The stage area covers almost 80 m², ensuring an immersive experience, while accessibility for people with reduced mobility has been carefully considered. Outside, the old stone façade has been preserved and harmoniously integrated into a new glass facade. With its eclectic, multi-disciplinary programming, Le Liburnia offers nearly forty shows each season.

In the heart of Bordeaux-Lac, this casino not only offers table games, slot machines, jackpots andpoker room: it also has a superb auditorium with more than 700 seats, including 16 seats for the disabled. Wherever you are placed, you can enjoy the stage. Variety concerts, successful singers and one-man shows, but also charity evenings, circus or magic shows, revues, theatrical performances, dinner concerts... Take your place by booking directly online!

It was not until 1854 that the idea of creating a theater in Pau was first mooted. Closed in 1978 for safety reasons, it was reopened 11 years later by André Labarrère, who gave it a serious facelift, including the superb ceiling by^Mme Lacay-Burato. After a few twists and turns and some final renovations, it reopened its doors in 2016, and this little Italian-style theater is now the prestigious backdrop for Palais's cultural scene. It's true that its 430 seats make it an intimate setting where artists and audiences establish a real closeness, conducive to the emotions that are inevitably at the rendezvous. What a beautiful, lively and magical venue!

The Théâtre Quintaou continues to evolve in its programming and organization. Now a recognized arts venue, it has even become an original cultural institution in the heart of Anglet. With a 791-seat auditorium (adjustable to 400), a multi-purpose stage with a 14 m opening, 7 dressing rooms with showers, this living space also houses another area dedicated to creation, rehearsals, broadcasting and exhibitions. A high-quality brasserie restaurant is open all year round on the premises.

In 1990, the Théâtre du Port de la Lune was inaugurated. In 2003, major renovations were undertaken, adding two new halls and four rehearsal studios (each measuring 100 m²). In 2004, the theater was renamed Théâtre national de Bordeaux en Aquitaine (TnBA). On site: three halls and numerous productions and co-productions (theater, dance, music, children's theater, circus...). A major cultural venue in Bordeaux to discover with the whole family!

Created in 1921, the Fémina enjoyed its first hours of glory as a cinema. The first major refurbishments took place in the 1970s: the facade and lobby were given a facelift, the seats were upholstered in red velvet... At the same time, the stage was extended, as were the dressing rooms and orchestra pit. The program is varied, with theater, comedy, music, dance... Over the coming months, Bordeaux residents will be able to applaud a host of artists: Nora Hamzawi, Camille, Aldebert...

Here, theater and music are in the spotlight, with an appetite for contemporary art. Each season, in addition to actors and musicians, dancers, storytellers, circus performers and even puppeteers are added to the mix, to the delight of young and old. The spaces are open for rental: the auditorium with its perfect acoustics, the Forum open to the park, and the Foyers. Ideal places for exhibitions, meetings and other events...

Students in the second and third years present their show. These are contemporary works. Usually once the school curriculum is completed, students will be able to resume their first professional creation.

Guignol Guérin has been entertaining children and their parents since 1853. It is the oldest family of puppeteer-guignolists in France, now in its sixth generation. Shows take place all year round in the Parc Bordelais, depending of course on the weather. To mark its ^170th anniversary, the Guignol Guérin will be exhibiting part of its puppet collection at the Hôtel Ragueneau in Bordeaux from September 15 to 25, 2023. It will also present its history and offer traditional and interactive shows for young and old alike.

Théâtre de Gascogne brings together 3 local venues: Le Pôle in Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Le Molière and Le Péglé in Mont-de-Marsan. The group's vocation is to present shows by local artists and regional companies, as well as national and international productions. It provides artists with creation rooms, dance and recording studios and an open-air theater! Circus, dance, music, theater... To find out what's on, visit the website.

In Agen, you are not afraid of originality! If you thought that night walks were a novelty, wait to discover the théâtralisées night walks offered here… This summer, the Diagrhamm theatre troupe will give you an appointment every Thursday at 21 p. m. for a full visit. There are two different circuits: the first is centered on the cathedral, the second on the Museum. The departure takes place at the kiosk «In the city of Agen», where you can also make your reservations.

Tariff: 5 €.

Duration: from 1 h.

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Espaces Pluriels is a unique creative center, offering dance and theater programs each season and organizing the Plurielles dance festival. Espaces Pluriels is active in a number of venues in Pau and the surrounding area: Le Zénith, Théâtre Saragosse, Théâtre Saint-Louis, Maison de l'étudiant, etc. To support contemporary creation and encourage encounters between audiences, it presents national and international dance and theater companies, provides creative support through creative residencies, and trains audiences through conferences, courses, school classes, etc

From the pocket theater created in 1998 by director Thierry Luz and Alice Gheorghiu to today's 80-person Tam Tam Théâtre, there has been a great deal of evolution. "Crossing iron with dance, interweaving body and image, combining song, music, mask and clown are all acts we are proud to defend..." proclaims the 8-strong TTT team, who work year-round and employ other artists on their creative projects. TTT's aim is to mix artists, encourage encounters and original creations... It is also open to other structures, by hosting more and more professional shows.

"Here, we do comedy all night long!" Welcome to upcoming shows at l'After8, an intimate venue located on Bayonne's legendary street. Myriam, the venue's artistic director, author, comedian and a team of volunteers, artists and members make up a happy family. The friendly evenings are devoted to the performing arts, with a focus on bringing different disciplines together to welcome a wide audience. Whether you're interested in theater, music or comedy workshops, this is the place for you.

A great success for this completely renovated Italian-style theater dating from 1834, Bayonne's cultural Mecca at the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers. A wide variety of superb shows are staged throughout the year for different audiences (children, adults). A theater with an eclectic program that has reduced the number of seats for a better stage-audience ratio according to Greek theater standards: two-thirds, one-third. On the program: theater, dance, circus, young audiences, humor and music. A great show!