Théâtre des Mathurins [Paris]
Theatre building in Paris, France
theater in Parijs, Frankrijk
Théâtre 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.