The Théâtre Fémina in Bordeaux was created between 1919 and 1921 by a Mr Bonneterre and Ulysse Sédard, an umbrella manufacturer and director of the Arcachon Casino.
A ROOM FULL OF HISTORY
Created between 1919 and 1921, the first vocation of the Théatre Fémina was that of a theatre and an auditorium.
But in the 19th century, the people of Bordeaux had a horse shed on this site that could accommodate 14 animals, their grooms and coachmen. The carriages became rare and the place became a car garage and then a public auction house, before becoming a theatre after the First World War!
This magnificent hall, opened in 1921, is today exclusively dedicated to theatrical performances. However, until the end of the 1970s, the Fémina also hosted film screenings in its 1200-seat balcony.
In 1977, the Fémina returned to its original purpose as a theatre, where theatre, operetta, comedy, dance, classical music and variety shows were performed.
The facade has columns and the interior is a very Bordeaux mixture of Louis XVI style and Art Deco. The ceiling-dome is by Gustave Larée, a painter who studied under Bonnat and won the Prix de Rome in 1895. The character of Pierrot is in glory, music and dance triumph.
A PLACE NOT TO BE MISSED IN THE LIFE OF BORDEAUX
Bordeaux, with its rich history and dynamism, is a city with a rich heritage, with numerous sites and monuments, both historic and modern, and with a traditional and typical way of life. This historical wealth makes the Fémina Theatre a place not to be missed, where the most talented artists from all over the world perform.
