Paris: Théâtre des Mathurins

Country: France
Region: Île-de-France
Department: Paris
City: Paris
Location: VIII.; 36, rue des Mathurins

Built by converting a former event venue (1897 by Salvan and 1898 by Rochet). Opened 10 Oct 1898 as "Salle des Mathurins". 1910-1911 named "Théâtre de Monsieur", 1911 renamed "Nouveaux-Mathurins", 1913 renamed "Théâtre Sacha-Guitry" (after the actor and director Sacha Guitry), 1920 again "Théâtre des Mathurins" (or simply "Les Mathurins"). 1921 rebuilding by Charles Siclis. Originally 500, later 700 seats; currently 386 seats.

Notable world premieres:

  • Jean Anouilh: Le voyageur sans bagage (16 Feb 1937)
  • Albert Camus: Le Malentendu (24 Aug 1944)
  • Jean Genet: Haute Surveillance (26 Feb 1949)

Links: www.theatredesmathurins.com, EUTA, Wikidata

Paris: Theatre des Mathurins Front Text: inscription: "Les Mathurins"
Reverse Text: "'Un soir de Première aux Mathurins'. Peinture de , Jean-Pierre Lagrue - 1990"
Size: Modern
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