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National and international dance troupes regularly come to Paris to perform. The Opéra Garnier is the principal base of the Ballet de l’Opéra National de Paris, and the best place to see classical ballet and opera favourites. The Opéra Bastille veers toward more contemporary choices, but for ground-breaking shows – with vast sets, and dazzling light and musical effects – look at what new artistic director Jérôme Savary is producing at the Opéra Comique. There is an exciting programme of dance performances running alongside plays at the Théâtre National de Chaillot . There’s always a lot on, in all disciplines, during the annual Festival d’Automne. Opéra Comique, 5 rue Favart, 75002, T 01 42 44 45 46. M Richelieu-Drouot. Bold contemporary program, also covering modern dance and musicals, orchestrated by artistic director Jérôme Savary. Opéra National de Paris Garnier, Palais Garnier, place de l’Opéra, 75009, T 08 36 69 78 68, http://www.opera-de-paris.fr">http://www.opera-de-paris.fr M Opéra. Operas and ballets in sumptuous surroundings. Opéra National de Paris Bastille, place de la Bastille, 75012, T 08 36 69 78 68, http://www.opera-de-paris.fr">http://www.opera-de-paris.fr M Opéra. The capital’s modern opera house, with contemporary and classical pieces. As part of its policy to promote new music, the Opéra Bastille premiered K… in April 2003, an opera by French composer Philippe Manoury based on Kafka’s Trial. Théâtre Musicale de Paris, 1 place du Châtelet, 75001, T 01 40 28 28 40, http://www.chatelet-theatre.com M Châtelet. Operas, ballets and concerts.
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