An exceptionel place
Avignon
The Théâtre des Ombres seems to have been tailor-made for performances at Avignon
Performing at night outside in a place which is naturally poetic invites company of the best
Ever since the first perfomance in 1992, the choice of venue has been the steps leading to the 'Jardins des Doms',
in the rue des Escaliers Sainte Anne
The shadow theatre was designed with the uneven cobbled steps in mind
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The perfect place : no cars, calm, dark, cool in the evening and the stately grandeur of the Pope's Palace above
Photo : Karinne Chemin
The audience are sat on wooden benches
Photo : Karinne Chemin
Shows begin at 9 pm, night is beginning to fall and shadows are becomming darker and clearer
One hour later the darkness is total
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The place is just behind the Utopia cinema (which helps to stock the shadow theatre material : thanks to Patrick)
and beside the Théâtre de l'Escalier des Doms (thanks to M&Mme Hoffman for their power supply)
Map of venue
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To date the Théâtre des Ombres has performed at the Avignon Fringe Festival in 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000
Avignon leaflet 2000
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Le Théâtre des Ombres - 26, rue d'Orléans 31000 Toulouse France - tél : (33) 5 61 27 38 53