Ducourneau Theater, Municipal theater in Agen, France
Ducourneau Theater is a theater building in Agen featuring a central rotunda on its main facade with three arched openings that lead to an oval vestibule. The interior contains the stage and seating areas arranged to provide good sightlines for performances.
The theater opened in 1908 following a design by architect Guillaume Tronchet, replacing an earlier theater from 1808. This reconstruction marked an important modernization of Agen's cultural infrastructure in the early 1900s.
The theater presents classical works and modern productions throughout the year, from Mozart operas to Molière plays. These performances reflect how the city maintains its artistic traditions while embracing contemporary stagings.
Visitors can purchase tickets at the box office, order by mail, or book online with e-ticket printing options. It is helpful to check the schedule in advance to plan your visit around performances you wish to see.
Four sculptured putti by artist Daniel Bacqué adorn the facade, while an allegorical representation of music by Antoine Calbet decorates the auditorium ceiling. These artistic details add special aesthetic character to both the exterior and interior spaces.
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