La Comédie Italienne, Theatre company in rue de la Gaîté, Paris, France
Located at 17 rue de la Gaîté in the 14th arrondissement, La Comédie Italienne operates in an intimate theater space with 100 seats and baroque architectural elements.
Founded in 1975 by director Attilio Maggiulli, who previously collaborated with Giorgio Strehler, the theater continues the traditions established by 17th-century Italian performers in Paris.
The theater stages both classical and contemporary Italian plays translated into French, maintaining the authenticity of traditional Commedia dell'arte performance techniques.
Performances take place Wednesday through Saturday at 8:30 PM and Sundays at 3:30 PM, with tickets priced at 25 euros for regular admission and 20 euros for students.
The venue stands as the sole Italian theater in France, featuring painted walls, ceilings, and an original baroque façade in the historic theater district.
Location: Paris
Inception: 1975
Founders: Attilio Maggiulli
Industry: creative industries
Address: 19 rue de la Gaîté
GPS coordinates: 48.84009,2.32405
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:55
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