The Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier is a theatre located at 21, rue du Vieux-Colombier, in the
6th arrondissement of Paris. It was founded in 1913 by the theatre producer and playwright
Jacques Copeau. Today it is one of the three theatres in Paris used by the
Comédie-Française
The Comédie-Française () or Théâtre-Français () is one of the few state theatres in France. Founded in 1680, it is the oldest active theatre company in the world. Established as a French state-controlled entity in 1995, it is the only state ...
.
In May 1944 it saw the première of
Jean-Paul Sartre
Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre (, ; ; 21 June 1905 – 15 April 1980) was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary criticism, literary critic, considered a leading figure in 20th ...
's
existentialist
Existentialism is a family of philosophical views and inquiry that explore the human individual's struggle to lead an authentic life despite the apparent absurdity or incomprehensibility of existence. In examining meaning, purpose, and value ...
drama ''
Huis Clos''.
References
;Sources
* Marie-Françoise Christout, Noëlle Guibert, Danièle Pauly, ''Théâtre du Vieux Colombier, 1913-1993'', Éditions Norma, Paris, 1993
External links
Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier official site.
Vieux-Colombier, Theatre du
Buildings and structures in the 6th arrondissement of Paris
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