| At the foot of the rocky bluff known as
the Rocher des Doms, in the shadow of the Papal Palace, nestles
a theatre in a villa
known as the Théâtre de l'Escalier des Doms.This
theatre, a well-known venue during the summer festival, won
the heart of the Minister-President of Walloon-Brussels French-speaking
Community, who decided to purchase it in the autumn of 2001,
in order to provide a southern "showcase-centre" for
the cultural and artistic community of Wallonia and Brussels. Operated by a non-profit-making association, mainly made
up of cultural professionals, and primarily funded by the
Communauté Wallonie-Bruxelles, the Théâtre
des Doms is a permanent venue.
It declares itself open to the full range of artistic disciplines
(theatre, dance, music, literature, audio-visual, circus,
etc.), in order to offer a rich, complex vision of cultural
creativity and activity originating in Wallonia and Brussels.
The centre offers a variety of possibilities: meetings,
residencies, resources and the opportunity to exchange experiences,
co-productions, and, of course, presentation.
It gives preference to the contemporary dimension of artistic
projects, concerned above all to encourage artists' "contemporary
vision" and the projects proposed or supported by the
association.
The centre operates for the most part in a spirit of partnership,
in order better to integrate into its surroundings and to
reinforce its role as a "go-between" between projects
and the public. It is developing a network that leads to
mutual recognition and cooperation.
Modestly but ambitiously, the Théâtre des Doms
initiates projects, recommends artists and contributors within
the framework of events and programmes (festivals, seasons,
focus, festive occasions, etc.), builds up an information
network, and acts as an intermediary.
As an artistic ambassador, as the venue where a creative
community sets out its stall, as a place of welcome and
of exchange, the Théâtre des Doms is a resolute
participant in Europe of cultures.
Philippe Grombeer
Artistic Director
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