Theatres in Provence

This theatre plays host to many of the Festival Off performances in Avignon as well as showing many theatre companies, music and dance performances throughout the year.

This dance theatre has had its home in Avignon for over 40 years, showcasing contemporary and urban dance.

You'll find a regular performing arts programme on at this theatre including orchestras, dance, circus and street acts as well as theatre shows.

La Tache d'Encre Theatre is a wonderully eclectic mix of decor, sculptures and theatre shows.

Founded in 1983 by Serge Barbuscia Co., the Theatre du Balcon has established itself as a permanent place and "emblematic" of the Avignon theatre life.

This small theatre has been running since 2002 and showcases contemporary creations from French speaking Belgium.

The theatre company itself was formed in 1982 and became a permanent resident in Rue des Dyers, in the old cobblestone streets in the heart of Avignon.

Created inside an old printing house, this theatre and supper club has a touch of New Orleans about it, with it's balconied mezzanines and live shows.

This small theatre houses shows throughout the year and is one of the venues for the annual "Festival Off."

Open all year round, this small theatre can be found just on the outskirts of the city walls in Avignon.

This theatre is the dream of Creative Director Gerard Gelas, and in 1971 they moved into their new premises here in St Catherine Street.

A collection of theatre venues based around the centre of Nimes with a multi-disciplinary programme.

This new centre for culture, dance, music, performance and the arts was opened in the heart of Aix in November 2014.

The building of this theatre began in 1756 and was completed for the opening in 1787, and saw a complete renovation in more recent years in 1998.

Supported by several govenrment bodies, including the City of Arles, Regional Council of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and the Ministry of Culture.

With a carefully balanced programme of performances covering many disciplines, including opera, dance, theatre and music.

Formerly known as the 'Ballet Preljocaj' the newly built Pavillon Noir was designed by the architect Rudy Ricciotti as centre built for dance adn to house the Ballet company.

This small theatre seats 50 people makes it a very engaging place to come and see a show or performance.