The theater

The city's theater with its 13 openings that refer to the 13 arches of the former bridge!"Opening onto the Place de la Guierle, a walking and exhibition area reclaimed from the marshes, this long building combines the architecture of a garden pavilion with the sculptural decor of a theater.
The architect Louis Bonnay built a first ground floor crossed at the front and back by thirteen arched bays, accessible by a wide staircase and a terrace. The building's vocation is clear on the facade: to offer a refined decor to the beautiful society who come here to see and be seen. In 1912, the architect François Macary added a floor and expanded the entertainment rooms to include games rooms. The same white limestone has been preserved and lends itself to the sculptural decoration of laurel branches, the crowns of poets.
The central pavilion receives a mansard roof, while the two side wings unfold to form a terrace roof. However, its original purpose as a theater, well engraved at the top of the central arch like the names of great authors between the bays, was abandoned in the 1930s with its transformation into a municipal cinema.
In 2006, the theater was completely rebuilt and modernized while retaining the facade pavilion. In 2018, the municipal theater of Treize Arches and the theater of Sept Collines de Tulle merged to form a national stage under the name of Empreinte.

The merger of the Théâtre Municipal des Treize Arches and the Théâtre des Sept Collines de Tulle has given birth to a new cultural entity: Empreinte, a national stage. This merger was carried out to strengthen cooperation between the two theatres and offer a more diversified and ambitious programme on a regional scale.Empreinte Key Points:
Cultural Consolidation:Merger of Resources: The merger of the two theatres allows for the pooling of resources, skills and infrastructure, thus creating a more robust national stage capable of hosting a richer programme.
Improved Coordination: By uniting their efforts, the two institutions can better coordinate their cultural activities and offer a more coherent and varied cultural offer to spectators.
Expanded Programming:Varied Shows: Empreinte offers a wide range of shows ranging from classical theatre to contemporary productions, including dance, circus and live performing arts. The diversity of the programme aims to attract a wide audience.
Artist Residencies: The group also supports artist residencies and creative projects, promoting the emergence of new talents and artistic innovation.

Why Attend Empreinte Shows?
For artistic diversity: With an enriched and diversified cultural offering, Empreinte is an opportunity to discover a varied range of shows and performances.
To support regional culture: By attending the shows, you contribute to local cultural development and support for artists in the region.
To enjoy an enriching cultural experience: The merger allows you to benefit from quality programming in modernized infrastructures, for an optimal cultural experience.
Empreinte represents a new era for the performing arts in Tulle, offering spectators a dynamic and innovative cultural platform, while preserving and promoting the theatrical heritage of the Treize Arches and the Seven Hills.