Théâtre de la Gaîté [Paris, FR]
Théâtre de la Gaîté
Theatre building in Paris, France
Théâtre de Nicolet
Théâtre des Grands Danseurs
Théâtre des Grands Danseurs du Roi AUT
Théâtre de la Gaîté TP
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Opened 1759 by Jean-Baptiste Nicolet. 1772 renamed Théâtre des Grand Danseurs du Roi. 1789 renamed Théâtre de la Gaité et Grands Danseurs, 1792 renamed Téâtre de la Gaité. Demolished 1808 in favour of a new Théâtre de la Gaité (demolished 1862 in favour of the extension of Place de la Republique).
Fire began at 1 p.m., during the rehearsal of a new piece. Caused by the firing off of a rocket. The actors escaped. Two employes were burned. One fireman killed, and many severely injured.