Aix en Provence Culture
Theatre: The theatre scene in Aix is an exciting one, with lots of small theatres showcasing experimental stuff and less ordinary productions. The pick of the best for new plays and creative exchanges includes the Théâtre Antoine Vitez, Université de Provence, 29 avenue Robert Schumann (tel: (04) 4259 9437; http://theatre-vitez.com); the Théâtre des Ateliers, 29 place Miollis (tel: (04) 4238 1045; www.theatre-des-ateliers-aix.com); and La Fonderie, 14 cours St Louis (tel: (04) 4263 1011; www.fonderie-aix.com).
Dance: The esteemed Ballet Prejlocaj (tel: (04) 4293 4800; www.preljocaj.org), which has turned Aix into a centre for new talent in modern dance, now has, for the first time in its history, its own theatre, the purpose-built Pavillon Noir, 530 avenue Mozart.
Films: The main cinemas are Le Cézanne, 1 rue Marcel Guillaume; Renoir, 24 cours Mirabeau; and Mazarin, 6 rue Laroque (tel: 0892 687 270 for all three; www.lescinemasaixois.com). For arthouse movies try the Salle Armand Lunel at the Institut de l'Image, Cité du Livre, 8/10 rue des allumettes (tel: (04) 4226 8182/73; www.institut-image.org).
Tickets for most shows can be purchased directly from the venues or from the FNAC ticket network at the tourist office (tel: (04) 4216 1170). Mois à Aix (www.leguidedessorties.fr) is a free monthly publication with listings for events in the city. Available from the tourist office and from some venues or online at www.aixenprovencetourism.com/aix-mois.htm.
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