Théâtre Antoine - Simone-Berriau, Historical theatre in 10th arrondissement, Paris, France

The Théâtre Antoine-Simone Berriau stands at 14 boulevard de Strasbourg, in a building whose cream-coloured upper facade carries a triangular pediment inscribed "THEATRE ANTOINE" above a balcony with a metal railing. Tall windows flank the pediment, with decorative panels between them, and a dark curved marquee reading "THEATRE ANTOINE SIMONE BERRIAU" projects over the entrance. The 800-seat auditorium is built in the Italian style.

The hall opened in 1866 as the Théâtre des Menus-Plaisirs on the site of the café-concert Le XIXe siècle. Rebuilt in 1881, it was renamed Comédie-Parisienne, then hosted André Antoine's Théâtre-Libre from 1888 to 1894. Antoine returned in 1897 and gave the theatre its present name. It has been a listed monument historique since 20 November 1989.

The venue served as an important stage for French dramatic works and attracted artists seeking to present experimental theater to engaged audiences. Its Italian-style interior creates a direct connection between performers and spectators that shapes how plays are experienced.

The theatre stands at 14 boulevard de Strasbourg in the 10th arrondissement, on the stretch once known as boulevard de Sébastopol. The entrance sits under a curved marquee carrying the name Théâtre Antoine Simone Berriau, with the season's title shown on a red LED sign. The building has been listed as a monument historique since 20 November 1989.

Marcel Paston, director from 1934, installed Paris's first revolving stage in this theatre. The building has been listed as a monument historique since 20 November 1989. Its facade carries a triangular pediment inscribed "THEATRE ANTOINE" above a balcony with a metal railing.