Théâtre Rive Gauche, Theatre in Montparnasse district, Paris, France
Théâtre Rive Gauche is a theatre building in the Montparnasse neighborhood of Paris, in the 14th arrondissement. It has a main auditorium with around 400 seats, used for contemporary theatre productions.
The building opened in 1994 on the site of a former cabaret from Montparnasse's earlier years, which had later been used as a cinema called the Grand Théâtre d'Edgar. The space passed through several different entertainment roles before becoming the theatre it is today.
The exterior of the Théâtre Rive Gauche displays paintings by the artist Pierre Clayette, turning the facade into a visible artwork. This makes the building immediately recognizable as you walk along the street.
The theatre is easy to reach by public transport, as it sits in the Montparnasse area, which is well served by metro and bus lines. Arriving a few minutes early before a performance gives you time to get settled without rushing.
Since 2012, the theatre has been run by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, a well-known Belgian-French playwright and novelist, together with Bruno Metzger. Schmitt brought audiovisual technologies into the productions, connecting his own literary work directly to the stage experience.
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