Heritage

Its main task is the preservation, enrichment, provision and promotion of the collections in its care. It maintains close links with researchers, academics and, more generally, theatre historians.

Its team also participates in the daily life of the theatre by providing the actors, staff and guest artists with the documentation they need to prepare productions.

The consultation of certain collections requires the authorisation of the curator-archivist, in particular the collection of precious works, the individual folders, large formats and collections awaiting classification. Consulting the artworks and objects requires a specific appointment with the curator-archivist.

The immense collection, which is unique in the world, originated in the small room next to the assembly chamber, which housed the cabinet for keeping the “titles and papers” of the Company. The key to the cabinet was given to the actor in charge of keeping this treasure safe.

The library caters for a specialised public of researchers, theatre professionals and students.
Iconographers, journalists and theatre specialists are accepted subject to justifying that their research warrants the use of the library collections.

Part of the collection is described in inventories and catalogues that may be consulted on site. For other documents, the librarian on duty will provide the necessary information.

Photocopies are possible, except for old documents, or documents that are fragile or in poor condition.
Information is available by phone, post and e-mail.
Sale of old publications in stock (programmes, magazines, etc.).