Heritage Days 2024 at the Manufacture des œillets, Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry (94)

History and film buffs can take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 to discover the Manufacture des œillets, Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry, which is once again taking part in this year's cultural event. This venue with its exceptional history will be opening its doors to us on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024. Listed as a historic monument since 1996, the Manufacture des œ illets invites you to take part in guided tours, to learn all about the history of the site and discover the many areas that are usually closed to visitors.

Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the theater, with guided tours that reveal the rich history of this unique venue. Go backstage to see what's hidden behind the theater doors: costume workshop, dressing rooms, set workshop, backstage, etc. the Manufacture des œillets will hold no secrets for you!

Here is the program for these discovery days on September 21 and 22:

• Guided tour of Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry - CDN du Val-de-Marne
  September 21 and 22
  

  Since 2016, following a complete renovation, the Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry has been based at the Manufacture des Oeillets, a symbol of 20th-century working-class culture. A meeting place, with two performance halls: the Fabrique (397 seats) and the Lanterneau (99 seats), the hall dedicated to the Atelier Théâtral and the Halle used to welcome the public and various events.
  A veritable factory dedicated to creation, this theater is a house of authors, in vibration with the world. It offers artist residencies, shows and artistic practices. Open to all, it is a link between regions, cultures and generations, with a local, national and international reach.
  Guided by a member of the TQI team, you'll discover the performance and rehearsal rooms, set and costume workshops, backstage areas and artists' dressing rooms... You'll leave with a few historical and architectural landmarks and plenty of anecdotes!

  
  
  
• Behind the scenes at the Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry
  September 21 and 22
  

  Since 2016, following a complete renovation, the Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry has been based at the Manufacture des Œillets, a symbol of 20th-century working-class culture. A meeting place, with two performance halls: the Fabrique (397 seats) and the Lanterneau (99 seats), the room dedicated to the Atelier Théâtral and the Halle for the public and various events.
  A veritable factory dedicated to creation, this theater is a house of authors, in vibration with the world. It offers artist residencies, shows and artistic practices. Open to all, it is a link between territories, cultures and generations, with a local, national and international reach. Guided by a member of the TQI team, you'll discover the performance and rehearsal rooms, set and costume workshops, backstage areas and artists' dressing rooms... You'll leave with a few historical and architectural landmarks and plenty of anecdotes!
  
  Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22
  - 2pm to 7pm: guided tours.
  
  By reservation only: 01 43 90 11 11 or reservations@theatre-quartiers-ivry.com
  Accessible to people with reduced mobility.

  
  
  

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A former factory built in 1890 by a family of industrialists, the factory is best known for having been immortalized by the Lumière brothers in 1895, appearing in the very first film to depict a factory in the cinema. Partially destroyed in 1945 by bombing raids, it was abandoned in 1970 before being given a new lease of life by architect Éric Daniel, who turned it into a cultural landmark for the town of Ivry in 1990. Today, it is home to the Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry, a National Dramatic Center whose mission is to promote, teach and support contemporary creation.

Please note that, for these Heritage Days, booking is recommended, but not compulsory. Who would like to discover this place of history and culture?

Happy Heritage Days in Val-de-Marne!