Open-air theater hosting events in spring and summer, with a capacity of around 2,300 people.
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Open-air theater hosting events in spring and summer, exceptionally closed for 2 years for renovation.
The Théâtre Silvain is an amphitheater of greenery nestled at the end of the Vallon de la Fausse-Monnaie, an unexpected enclave sheltered from the Mistral, on the Corniche Kennedy, which borders the sea. Access is via a wooded, planted path.
It was opened on July 14, 1923 by Eugène Silvain and his wife, Madeleine, both members of the Comédie-Française, on land purchased by Dominique Piazza, inventor of the postcard.
The story goes that, while strolling through the grounds with their friends, the Silvain couple were struck by the acoustic quality of a discussion among the boules players at the bottom of the valley: Madeleine Silvain joined the boulomanes in singing a resounding Marseillaise. It didn't take long before the decision was made to install an open-air theater here.
Completely renovated in 1999, this open-air theater has been restored to its former glory.
It is a facility of the town hall of Marseille's 1st and 7th arrondissements, which runs the summer program every year from May to September.
Since 2010, its 2,300 tiered seats have hosted concerts, shows and screenings, as well as local, national and international events. The city's biggest festivals, such as Marseille Jazz des 5 continents, Festival de Marseille and FID, put on big nights here every year. Others, such as Au Large or Caravansérail, take place entirely here.
The Théâtre Silvain is an amphitheater of greenery nestled at the end of the Vallon de la Fausse-Monnaie, an unexpected enclave sheltered from the Mistral, on the Corniche Kennedy, which borders the sea. Access is via a wooded, planted path.
It was opened on July 14, 1923 by Eugène Silvain and his wife, Madeleine, both members of the Comédie-Française, on land purchased by Dominique Piazza, inventor of the postcard.
The story goes that, while strolling through the grounds with their friends, the Silvain couple were struck by the acoustic quality of a discussion among the boules players at the bottom of the valley: Madeleine Silvain joined the boulomanes in singing a resounding Marseillaise. It didn't take long before the decision was made to install an open-air theater here.
Completely renovated in 1999, this open-air theater has been restored to its former glory.
It is a facility of the town hall of Marseille's 1st and 7th arrondissements, which runs the summer program every year from May to September.
Since 2010, its 2,300 tiered seats have hosted concerts, shows and screenings, as well as local, national and international events. The city's biggest festivals, such as Marseille Jazz des 5 continents, Festival de Marseille and FID, put on big nights here every year. Others, such as Au Large or Caravansérail, take place entirely here.
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Open-air theater hosting events in spring and summer, exceptionally closed for 2 years for renovation.
The Théâtre Silvain is an amphitheater of greenery nestled at the end of the Vallon de la Fausse-Monnaie, an unexpected enclave sheltered from the Mistral, on the Corniche Kennedy, which borders the sea. Access is via a wooded, planted path.
It was opened on July 14, 1923 by Eugène Silvain and his wife, Madeleine, both members of the Comédie-Française, on land purchased by Dominique...
The Théâtre Silvain is an amphitheater of greenery nestled at the end of the Vallon de la Fausse-Monnaie, an unexpected enclave sheltered from the Mistral, on the Corniche Kennedy, which borders the sea. Access is via a wooded, planted path.
It was opened on July 14, 1923 by Eugène Silvain and his wife, Madeleine, both members of the Comédie-Française, on land purchased by Dominique...
