CONTACT TICKETING NEWSLETTER Home »theater district» a multiple project THEATER DISTRICT a multiple project It is the former school at 27 rue Renard in Houdeng-Goegnies, where the Compagnie Maritime, the Compagnie des Mutants, the Théâtre du Public, the Center du Théâtre Action, the Ateliers la tête en l'air, the ARAM studios and Central's mobile technical control room. THE PROJECT With the complicity of Central, all want to make this place not only a place of artist residencies with all that that implies (meetings, exchanges between the different members of this community and, in a larger framework, with the Belgian and foreign partner companies), but, more generally, a creative space open to the Houdeng-Goegnies district. At the heart of this project, culture (theatrical but not only) is seen as a public service, accessible to all and attentive to everyone, without discrimination. THE HOME The foyer is the focal point of Quartier Théâtre: a multipurpose space open to all where neighbors, occupants and visitors can meet and chat over coffee or soup. There are regular exhibitions, conferences, workshops, etc. The foyer gives occupants the opportunity to exchange views with each other and with their partners in a friendly setting. Finally, it constitutes the point of visibility of Quartier Théâtre, the one where we welcome, where we exhibit, where we tell ourselves ... COURTYARD SIDE, GARDEN SIDE The Quartier Théâtre garden, located at the rear of the building (public access by a perpendicular to rue Renard: Rieu Baron) is accessible to residents of the neighborhood and, primarily, to residents of nursing homes located in the immediate vicinity, children of surrounding schools and the occupants of Quartier Théâtre. All these users can grow fruits and vegetables there in accordance with the specifications of organic farming. UNIFYING PROJECTS Unifying activities of the various companies but also organized with the national and international socio-cultural partners of the infrastructure are set up at Quartier Théâtre. Exhibitions, performances, international meetings around the concept of theatrical residencies or artist residencies in general, reception of foreign partners, permanent education activities, targeted actions in the neighborhood, targeted actions on democratic themes ... OCCUPANTS The Compagnie Maritime www.lacompagniemaritime.be It mainly practices an in (ter) vention theater (action theater), since 1988. The Public Theater www.theatredupublic.be It mainly practices forum theater (action theater) and has been organizing forum theater training for 20 years. La Compagnie des Mutants www.mutants.be It has been practicing theater for young audiences for 30 years. The Action Theater Center www.theatre-action.be Founded in 1985, its mission is to promote action theater, both in Belgium and abroad. Les Ateliers La Tête en l'Air It is a center of expression and creativity that depends on Central. The mobile technical control of Central Since the theater closed in 2009, the technical control has become mobile and operates not only in La Louvière but also in the territory of the Center region. It is made up of ten technicians in different disciplines (technical auxiliaries, lighting technicians, sound technicians, riggers). The ARAM non- profit organization The ARAM non- profit organization (aid for the realization of musical activities) has for primary vocation to offer a structure to young (and not so young) musicians via initiation courses to instruments or even studio recordings. CENTRAL WHAT IS IT? THE PROGRAM - SEASON 1 THE REGIONAL PROGRAM HEAD IN THE AIR WORKSHOPS ARTOUR THEATER DISTRICT a multiple project PRACTICAL INFORMATION place Jules Mansart 17 - 7100 La Louvière - T 064 21 51 21 Site Internet Easy-concept