Theatre of Charles Dullin [Chambéry]
Theatre of Charles Dullin
Theatre building in Chambéry, France
theater in Chambéry
Built 1820-1824 by Trivelli, funded by a donation of the Comte de Boigne to the city of Chambéry. Painted curtain by Louis Vacca. Opened 27 July 1824. 1864 destroyed by a fire, with only the portico surviving (and the painted curtain rescued). Subsequently major rebuilding by Charles-Bernard Pellegrini, finished by Joseph-Samuel Revel. Re-opened 14 Auf 1866. Later renamed in honour of the French actor, Charles Dullin (1885-1949). 1993-1994 major restoration. Originally (1864) over 1200 seats, currently 450 seats. Used by the Espace Malraux - Scène Nationale de Chambéry et de la Savoie company.