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26-593: It was founded in 1925 and since 1983 has been based at 14, rue la Vacquerie, in Paris's 11th arrondissement . A new site in Marseille is due to open in September 2024. The school was founded in 1925 by René Simon (1898–1971) who was in charge it until 1971. It was then taken over by former pupil Rosine Margat, and since 2010 it has been run by Chantal Brière. René Simon was married to the actress Simone Simon , with who they had

52-413: A century, in a journal entry of 11 November 1761 by Charles Simon Favart . Concerts were held there but it was best known for putting on the vaudevilles of Eugène Scribe , Jean-François Bayard , Mélesville , and Théophile Marion Dumersan . The establishment, designed in 1864 by the architect Charles Duval, opened under the management of André Martin Paris on 3 February 1865 and was later bought by

78-549: A large café-concert in the Chinoiserie style, with the café and theatre on the ground floor and a large dance hall at first-floor level. Its original name was Grand Café Chinois. The French name "Bataclan" refers to the Offenbach operetta , but it is also a pun on the expression tout le bataclan (the "kit and caboodle", or "all that jazz", or "the whole nine yards"), the oldest written use of which predates Offenbach by almost

104-413: A number of former students who went on to have successful careers in stage and screen, including: 48°51′30″N 2°23′06″E  /  48.85833°N 2.38508°E  / 48.85833; 2.38508 11th arrondissement of Paris The 11th arrondissement of Paris ( XI arrondissement ) is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France . In spoken French, the arrondissement

130-606: A series of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist attacks across Paris, three gunmen who were French nationals of Algerian descent conducted a mass shooting at the Bataclan. An Austrian duo, the White Miles , had completed their performance, and the American rock band Eagles of Death Metal were in the middle of their performance when three gunmen wearing suicide belts entered

156-940: A son, television and radio host Fabrice . Formerly situated in the Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris , in 1983 they moved to the 11th arrondissement close to the Père-Lachaise Cemetery . The school offers a three-year course to students, who attend fifteen hours a week, preparing them for entrance to the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique . Students are required to study classical writers such as Aristophanes , Jean Racine , Molière and Shakespeare alongside contemporary international playwrights such as Sarah Kane , Edward Bond , Harold Pinter , Dario Fo , Samuel Beckett , Luigi Pirandello , Bertolt Brecht and Anton Chekov. Informal weekly classes are also offered to children and adults. The school has

182-401: Is a theatre located at 50 Boulevard Voltaire in the 11th arrondissement of Paris , France. Designed in 1864 by the architect Charles Duval, its name refers to Ba-ta-clan , an operetta by Jacques Offenbach . Since the early 1970s, it has been a venue for rock music. On 13 November 2015, 90 people were killed in a coordinated terrorist attack in the theatre. The Bataclan originated as

208-548: Is a person born in a foreign country not having French citizenship at birth. An immigrant may have acquired French citizenship since moving to France, but is still considered an immigrant in French statistics. On the other hand, persons born in France with foreign citizenship (the children of immigrants) are not listed as immigrants. Bataclan (theatre) The Bataclan ( French pronunciation: [bataklɑ̃] )

234-482: Is referred to as le onzième ( [ɔ̃zjɛm] ; "the eleventh"). The arrondissement, called Popincourt, is situated on the right bank of the River Seine . It is one of the most densely populated urban districts of any European city. In 2020, it had a population of 144,292. It is the best-served Parisian arrondissement in terms of number of Métro stations, at 25. Its borders are marked by three large squares:

260-486: The Place de la République to the northwest, the Place de la Bastille to the southwest, as well as the Place de la Nation to the southeast. The 11th arrondissement is a varied and engaging area. To the west lies the Place de la République , which is linked to the Place de la Bastille , in the east, by the sweeping, tree-lined Boulevard Richard-Lenoir , with its large markets and children's parks. The Place de la Bastille and

286-502: The Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine are full of fashionable cafés, restaurants, as well as nightlife; they also contain a range of boutiques and galleries. The Oberkampf district to the north is another popular area for nightlife. The east is more residential, with more wholesale commerce, while the areas around Boulevard Voltaire and Avenue Parmentier are livelier crossroads for the local community. In recent years this area has emerged as one of

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312-526: The Velvet Underground , long circulated as a bootleg, was officially released in 2004 as Le Bataclan '72 . Camel 's 2001 live album The Paris Collection was recorded there. For 40 years, the Bataclan had Jewish owners, Pascal and Joel Laloux, who sold the theatre to new owners on 11 September 2015. The theatre was a target for anti-Zionist activists, since the venue often held pro-Israel events. One extremist group called " Army of Islam " threatened

338-518: The 1970s, and many famous performers have played there since. Among them are Genesis , Soft Machine , Dream Theater , Phish , and Kraftwerk . Following the terror attacks on 13 November 2015, during the concert by Eagles of Death Metal , the theatre was closed for repairs. The venue reopened one year after the attack with a Sting concert. The Bataclan is known today for a very eclectic programme of events, including rock and pop concerts, spectacles , comedy, discos and café-théâtre . Its façade

364-401: The Bataclan in 2011 because its owners were Jews. Pro-Palestinian activists have protested against the Bataclan's association with pro-Israel activities. A video posted on YouTube shows masked pro-Palestinian militant protesters at the Bataclan in 2008 stating: "We came here to pass along a small message. Be warned. Next time we won’t be coming here to talk." On 13 November 2015, as part of

390-520: The Bataclan troupe took big shows on a South American tour that proved financially disastrous. In 1926 the auditorium was sold and transformed into a cinema. A fire broke out in the building in 1933. The original building was partially demolished in 1950 to bring it into compliance with new safety measures then in force. In 1969, the cinema closed and the auditorium again became a salle de spectacle (usually translated as theatre , occasionally as exhibition hall ). The venue started booking rock acts in

416-461: The Eagles of Death Metal Show. The lead singer of Deftones, Chino Moreno , was eating dinner nearby with his family. Deftones had been scheduled to perform at the Bataclan on the following nights. Irish rock band U2 had been scheduled to perform two Paris concerts in the days following the attack, including one to be broadcast live on HBO . The French government cancelled the concert and the members of

442-435: The arrondissement remains the most densely populated in Paris, accompanied by a large volume of business activity: 149,102 inhabitants and 71,962 jobs in the last census, in 1999. The population consists of a large number of single adults, though its eastern portions are more family-oriented. There is a strong community spirit in most areas of the eleventh, and it is interspersed with pleasant squares and parks. An immigrant

468-417: The attacks and their sympathy with friends and family of the victims, and thanking survivors, authorities, and French and American police. White Miles offered their condolences on that day as well, saying: "We are happy, but miserable at the same time. Happy, because we are back with our families, who help immensely to make us feel safe again; miserable, because we know that many families have to mourn following

494-403: The band went to the Bataclan the day after the attack, leaving bouquets of flowers in memory of the victims. Lead singer Bono offered condolences and the band pledged to reschedule their Paris shows. On 16 November, the Bataclan management issued a statement that stated that the theatre was closed indefinitely. It read, "No words suffice to express the magnitude of our grief. Our thoughts go to

520-472: The singer Paulus in 1892. Also in 1892, Buffalo Bill Cody performed there. Over the next several years the building experienced both good and bad luck, and many changes in ownership. New fashions after 1910 led to a restoration of the auditorium and a programme dedicated solely to revues, especially those put on by José de Bérys . Maurice Chevalier had his first theatrical success there, and Édith Piaf also performed there. Inspired by their new successes,

546-399: The theatre, firing at people at random and taking hostages. The police later stormed the theatre and two gunmen killed themselves during the police raid by detonating suicide vests they were wearing. A third was killed by police gunfire before he could detonate his vest. Two of the attackers, Samy Amimour and Omar Ismaïl Mostefaï, were French citizens. The third attacker, Foued Mohamed-Aggad,

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572-515: The trendiest parts of Paris. On 13 November 2015, the arrondissement was the site (among others) of coordinated Islamic shootings and bombings , particularly at the Bataclan theatre, which left 130 dead. About 20 years earlier, another attack had taken place. The land area of this arrondissement is 3.666 km (1.415 sq mi; 906 acres). The peak population of Paris's 11th arrondissement occurred in 1911, with 242,295 inhabitants. Today,

598-441: The victims, to the wounded and to their loved ones. Many of you have wanted to gather in remembrance at the Bataclan. Unfortunately, the authorities still need to work at the site. We will keep you informed about when it will be possible to assemble in front of the hall. We thank you for your support, which touches us profoundly." Eagles of Death Metal issued a statement about the attacks on 18 November, expressing their horror about

624-414: The weekend." On 8 December, nearly a month after the attacks, Eagles of Death Metal revisited the Bataclan to pay their respects to the victims. On 11 February 2016, the Bataclan management announced that the theatre would reopen later in 2016 following a renovation. The first artist scheduled to perform at the reopened club was Pete Doherty on 16 November 2016, three days after the first anniversary of

650-421: Was carrying what was thought to be a stolen Syrian passport. As a result of the attacks, 91 people were killed and over 200 were wounded. The band members of Eagles of Death Metal and most of the road crew escaped unharmed, although their merchandise manager was among the fatalities. It was discovered shortly after the news broke of the attacks that the American rock band Deftones had members in attendance at

676-475: Was repainted in its original colours in 2006, but its pagoda roof has been removed. In May 2015, the theatre hosted a "Who Is Malcolm X" event, featuring Muslim rappers Médine , Kery James , Disiz and Faada Freddy . Jeff Buckley recorded his EP Live from the Bataclan there in 1995. Progressive metal band Dream Theater recorded their 1998 live album Once in a LIVEtime at the Bataclan. The 1972 performance by Lou Reed , John Cale and Nico of

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