Theatre National de Nice in Nice

The National Theatre of Nice was built in 1989. It was founded within the Drama Centre of Nice - Cote d'Azur, which was established after the joint project of the French Ministry of Culture and the city of Nice in 1969. The project proved to be extremely successful in its numerous initiatives. Ever since, the theatre, enjoys a growing number of visitors and more and more premières The program for the season 2007 - 2008 features 296 performances. The architecture of the The National Theatre of Nice was inspired by the Museum of Contemporary Art, located very close to it, and it repeats its octagonal shape. Inside there is an Italian hall for 900 people, an amphitheatre for 300 people and a repetition hall. All forms of theatre are staged here, in one of the most important national centres of dramatic art.

The National Theatre is the biggest theatre in the city of Nice. Its vast popularity comes with a relatively short history – it was founded in 1989. The main vocation the theater is dedicated to is promoting of contemporary art in its many aspects. France has theatrical traditions, which are often considered the core of world's theatre. The cradle of great artists and authors such as Moliere, Corneille and Racine, the nation has lots of potential to enchant the world with today.

Theatre National de Nice was established in 1989 but its founding was preceded by an even bigger cultural project. A joint initiative of the Ministry of Culture of France and the local institutions of the city of Nice resulted in the creation of a Drama Centre of Nice Cote d’Azur. Jacques Weber was the person in charge, responsible for the project then. The mission was contemporary art. The centre aimed to promote and ensure popularity to new artistic initiatives coming mainly from Nice and the region, but also from other parts of France and Europe. Later on, in 1989, the Theatre National de Nice was established. Commonly known as TNN, the theatre quickly grew in fame, adherents and the quality of productions.

Theatre National de Nice was built right next to the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Set in an imposing building of white marble in the shape of octagon, it has two big halls – one in the Italian style with 900 places and an amphitheatre with 300 places. There is also a repetition hall with modern equipment. Thus the biggest theatre in the city of Nice is able to ensure space and excellent conditions for literally all kinds of plays. And indeed the rich programme and exclusive performances are what the Theatre National de Nice is famous for.

For the last decades ,Theatre National de Nice the has proved itself to be one of the most successful cultural projects in Nice. And not only for its capacity and potential. The number of visitors to the theatre, from the region, France and abroad keeps growing. So does the theater in its new initiatives. It remains faithful to the prime vocation the institution was established to carry out – contemporary art and contemporary inspiration. The Director Daniel Benoin is proud to welcome all visitors to one of the three biggest theaters in France.