Focus on the workshops of the Opéra de Tours

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Workshops presentation

Unique in the Centre-Val de Loire region, the Opéra de Tours is a real "opera house" that creates, produces and broadcasts shows. It has workshops for costumes, construction (carpentry, locksmith, painting) and accessories.

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Creative process

When a stage project is born, the director and his team create costumes, decor, lights and more. The Opera team studies the feasibility of the project from plans, models and brings its technical and artistic expertise.

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Tests phase

Many trades come into play for the construction of sets. Carpenter, locksmith, painter and accessories designer work together to create the set designed by the director.

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The construction of the sets

In addition to its aesthetic appearance, the decor should be designed to be as practical and secure as possible. The machinists-constructors carry out tray changes, assemble it, disassemble it, then transport it when the shows are co-produced.

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The carpentry workshop

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The locksmith’s workshop

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The painting workshop

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The accessory workshop

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The sound team - light - vidéo

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Machinists

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The Hangers

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The dressing room

The evening of the show, "dressing" is backstage to prepare the costumes and wigs, make the final alterations, then clean and maintain them.

Atelier costumesOpéra De Tours

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The costume workshop

The costume team is in charge of making the costumes according to the wishes of the costume designer. The expert buys the materials wanted by the costume designer and makes them according to the preparatory drawing.

Photo Credits: Marie Pétry, Ingrid Pico-Heide and Gérard Proust

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