New rehearsal rooms in Lausanne
The canton of Vaud and the city of Lausanne are making two new rehearsal rooms available to independent ensembles. They are managed by the association Les Compagnies Vaudoises.
A recent survey conducted by the city of Lausanne revealed that the 200 or so independent theater groups in the canton of Vaud are struggling to find suitable and affordable rehearsal spaces. The City and Canton of Vaud have therefore decided to jointly provide two new rehearsal rooms in Lausanne on a permanent basis. The occupancy plan and the administrative and technical management will be entrusted to the association Les Compagnies Vaudoises.
The Salle du Martinet, which covers over 200 square meters, will be converted and equipped with stage and technical equipment to meet the needs of rehearsal work. It will primarily be accessible to the Petit Théâtre and independent Vaud theater groups at a preferential rate. The installation of the hall was made possible thanks to a grant of CHF 50,000 from the City of Lausanne, which also ensures the operation of the project through an annual subsidy of CHF 30,000 with a deficit guarantee of CHF 20,000. The 45 square meter room 5bis, which was created as part of the Covid measures, can be used free of charge for research and brainstorming.
