Paris is a great theatre. The history of the city’s theatres began around Notre-Dame with the Confréries de la Passion, and soon secular theatre entered the stage – along with love – never to leave.
Documents and relics from Paris tell the story of the difficult existence of actors and authors, often hunted down by the Church and the powers that be.
They also tell the story of the theatres themselves, a story punctuated by destruction, drama and dramatic fires. And beyond their history, they tell the story of the enduring faith of the world of entertainment and its courage, which is often poorly rewarded.