La Gaîté Lyrique
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For the former Parisian theatre built on this site in 1862, see Théâtre de la Gaîté (rue Papin). For the theatres with this name prior to 1862, see Théâtre de la Gaîté (boulevard du Temple).
La Gaîté Lyrique (French: [la ɡɛte liʁik]) is a digital arts and modern music centre opened by the City of Paris in December 2010, located at 3-5 rue Papin in the 3rd arrondissement.[2]
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Théâtre de la Gaîté, Théâtre de la Gaîté-Lyrique | |
Address | 3–5 rue Papin, 3rd arrondissement Paris |
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Operator | Marc Dondey (General/Artistic Director)[1] |
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Opened | 2010 |
Architect | Manuelle Gautrand (refurbishment) |
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The centre is on the site of the former Théâtre de la Gaîté, incorporating the facade, entrance and foyer of the original theatre. The auditorium of the theatre was demolished in 1989 for an amusement park.
The refurbishment lasted from 2004 to 2011 under the architect Manuelle Gautrand.[3] The General/Artistic Director was Jérôme Delormas. The venue is directed by Marc Dondey since 2016.