Usine C, Theatre company in Centre-Sud, Montreal, Canada
Usine C is a performance center with two halls for theater productions and artistic presentations in the Centre-Sud neighborhood. The main hall seats around 472 people, while a smaller space accommodates up to 150 visitors for experimental works.
The building started as a jam factory in 1913 and operated for industrial production for many decades. In 1995 it was converted into a modern performance venue and has since become part of the city's cultural landscape.
The venue serves as a gathering place where international and local artists present contemporary works that push creative boundaries. Visitors experience theater, dance, and music that often blend genres and challenge conventional storytelling.
The venue is easily accessible by public transportation with nearby metro and bus stations serving the neighborhood. An on-site café allows visitors to spend time before or after attending a show.
The building received architectural recognition after its conversion for how it transformed an industrial space into a vibrant cultural venue. This adaptive use demonstrates how older structures can host new artistic activity.
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