Closed for major renovations since 2014, the Théâtre de Verdure in Parc La Fontaine is finally relaunching its activities this summer. The opening night will be held on June 29, at 8:30 p.m., and will feature Les Ballets Jazz Montréal. These will present Essencea triple program that will also highlight the 50th anniversary of the dance company.
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About thirty dance, circus and music shows will be presented until August 26th. In addition to movie nights. Among the highlights of the summer program are the presence of singer Martha Wainwright on July 22, the concerts of the Orchester Métropolitain on July 15 and 16, and that of I Musici on August 12. Two other evenings, August 24 and 25, will be devoted to Les Grands Ballets Canadiens.
Designed by the Montreal architecture firm Lemay, “the theater has been thoroughly modernized to reflect the identity and heritage values of the place inaugurated in 1956. The theater now has state-of-the-art scenographic equipment, adapted to outdoor performances “, we explain in the press release from the City of Montreal. The gauge of the amphitheater is 1700 seats and 800 places on the grassy hill.
PHOTO SAHSA ONYSHCHENKO PROVIDED BY BALLETS JAZZ MONTREAL.
An excerpt from the show Essence.
Without ticketing and free, the Théâtre de Verdure opts for the “first come, first served” formula, except for the grand opening night. For this show, it is exceptionally necessary to obtain tickets in advance.