The New Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault is Inaugurated in Saint-Jérôme
The Government of Canada is proud to have supported the creation of the new Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault
SAINT-JÉRÔME, QC, Jan. 18, 2018 /CNW/ - Linda Lapointe, Member of Parliament (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), attended today's opening of the new Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault in Saint-Jérôme. In October 2016, her colleague, Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament (Argenteuil?La Petite-Nation), announced $3.6 million in funding for Diffusion En Scène Rivière-du-Nord to build the performance hall.
This support, which the Government of Canada provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, made possible the construction of the Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault, an 860-seat performance venue in downtown Saint-Jérôme.
Quotes
"We know that investing in cultural infrastructure builds stronger communities. I am delighted that regional institutions such as the Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault in Saint-Jérôme can become a reality and provide audiences with bold arts programming."
?The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
"The Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault, which proudly bears the name of the great Quebec poet, will be a creative and inspiring gathering place. The performing arts will thrive there, and there is no doubt that audiences will be treated to innovative professional performances."
?Linda Lapointe, Member of Parliament (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles)
"We thank the government for its contribution for the construction of the Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault and for its valuable operational support, which will provide audiences with a new state-of-the-art concert hall and further strengthen Diffusion En Scène's role as a multidisciplinary cultural presenter."
?Jean Beauséjour, Chair of the Board of Directors, Diffusion En Scène
Quick Facts
Diffusion En Scène Rivière-du-Nord, established in 1988, is a multidisciplinary cultural presenter whose mandate is to promote and develop the performing arts in Saint-Jérôme. The organization presents a variety of shows in comedy, theatre, music and children's entertainment, and offers nearly 175 performances annually to a total audience of over 80,000.
The construction of the new Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault started in October 2015, and the official opening?originally scheduled for September 2017?will finally take place on January 18, 2018.
With the project to put a theatre in the heart of downtown Saint-Jérôme, Diffusion En Scène is planning to bring creators and audiences together and present diverse programming for all tastes in theatre, music, dance, comedy and more.
Associated Links
Diffusion En Scène Rivière-du-Nord (French only)
SOURCE Canadian Heritage
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