Tunis is a center of Tunisian culture. The Théâtre municipal de Tunis, opened on 20 November 1902, showcases opera, ballet, symphonic concerts, drama, etc. On the stage of this theater, many performances are regularly given by Tunisian, Arabic, and international actors. The National Theatre of Tunisia is an important public enterprise in Tunis, and since 1988 been located in the Khaznadar palace (dating from the middle of the 19th century and situated in the Halfaouine quarter), renamed "Theater Palace." In 1993, it also took possession of the former movie theater Le Paris, with a 350-person seating capacity.  During each "cultural season" (from October 1 to 30 June) the theater holds over 80 events.  The Al Hamra theater was the second theater to be opened in Tunis, situated on El Jazira Road.  Al Hamra was one of the most famous theaters in the capital during the 1930s and 1940s.  After being closed for fifteen years, it was turned into a small theater in 1986, and since 2001 has housed the first Arab-African center for theater training and research.  One should also note the El Teatro and Étoile du Nord theater groups.