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In terms of more modern artistic idioms, Turin is acknowledged as the Italian capital of jazz and also of a burgeoning local style of roots reggae, while the city is a guaranteed multi-date destination on the tours of famous Italian and international bands. Turin- formed bands making waves in Italy and in other corners of continental Europe are Mau Mau, Subsonica and Africa Unite.

Operas such as Tosca were premiered in Turin and the Teatro Regio, part of the regal architecture of piazza Castello, is a famous destination on the international concert, opera and ballet calendar. The main theatres belong to an association called Teatro Stabile Torino. Information and listings information on these theatres is available from http://www.teatrostabiletorino.it The provincial theatre of the Piemontese dialect is alive in Turin and the city has many outlets specifically aimed at nurturing new local and Italian talent.

Alfa Teatro, via Casalborgone 16/1, T 011 8193529. A beautiful little theatre with a 1928 Viennese interior which hosts music, jazz, readings, operettas and dance shows.

Auditorium Giovanni Agnelli, via Nizza 280, Lingotto T 011 6640458. Part of the Agnelli artistic patrimony in the Lingotto ex-Fiat complex and a venue for classical music, particularly chamber music.

Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi, piazza Bodoni 63, T 011 8178458. Aside from the Teatro Regio, this is the main reference point for concerts and music recitals.

Gioello Teatro, via Colombo 31/b, T 011 6615447. Located in an old cinema, this little theatre concentrates on the works of new Italian playwrights.

Teatro Alfieri, piazza Solferino 2, T 011 5623800. A classic on the Turin theatre landscape, hosting plays by Wilde and Brecht as well as unusual 20th drama from the likes of Boris Vian.

Teatro Araldo/Teatro dell’Angolo, via Chiomonte 3, T 011 4899676. Turin’s main theatre showing plays for and including children.

Teatro Carignano, via Maria Vittoria 5, T 011 541136. Good for music recitals, classical plays and religious music.

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