Quai l'Été

Quai l'Été: A Theatrical and Festive Festival in the Heart of Angers' Summer

Born in 2020 on the initiative of Thomas Jolly, then director of Quai CDN, Quai l'Été is an unprecedented summer event in Angers. While theaters traditionally close their doors during the summer, Quai has taken the opposite approach by opening its venues and spaces wide to offer shows, concerts, and performances during July and August.

A Transformed Quai for the Summer

For the occasion, the logistics courtyard of Quai is transformed into a summer living space: a bar with a terrace and an outdoor stage complement the theater's two usual venues. This original setup creates a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, conducive to artistic discoveries and encounters between artists and the public.

Shows Throughout the Department

Quai l'Été is not limited to the theater walls. Shows spread to the municipalities of Maine-et-Loire, with performances in a dozen locations in the department. From July to the end of August, over 100 performances are offered, featuring artists primarily from the region.

Theater, Dance, Readings, and Creations

The program combines theatrical creations, revivals of shows, choreographic proposals from the National Center for Contemporary Dance (CNDC), readings of unpublished texts as part of the DESC (Department of Writings for Contemporary Stage), and performances. The first edition notably featured "La nuit de Madame Lucienne" by Copi, directed by Thomas Jolly, performed 27 times with reduced capacity. Quai l'Été embodies a vision of public theater that is open and accessible, serving creation and the territory.