French Theater Links

Comédie-Française
The oldest theater troupe in the western world and France’s most famous drama troupe. Details on the season’s offerings, actors biographies, history of the theater.

Odéon Théâtre de l’Europe
Current season, actors biographies, virtual tour, history of the theater.

Théâtre National de la colline
One of France’s five National Theaters, dedicated to contemporary theater.  

FESTIVALS

The Avignon Festival / Festival d’Avignon
The world’s most famous theater festival. Programs, information, history of the festival, documents. Future seasons and mission statements.

Avignon off / Festival Off d’Avignon
The fringe Avignon Festival during the official festival.

Autumn Festival in Paris
Dance, theater, visual arts.

RESOURCES

Contemporary theater
A must-see! – The website developed by Les solitaires Intempestifs includes information on contemporary authors and companies, performances and publishers. It contains many audio and video documents.