Molière has always been considered the "patron" of the Comédie-Française, even though he was already dead when the permanent troupe of Comédiens-Français was created. To pay tribute to him, every year on January 15, the date of his birth, a ceremony is held in the Salle Richelieu, in the heart of the Palais-Royal. This Monday, January 15, 2024 at 8:30 pm, following the performance of Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, the entire troupe will gather, along with the public, graciously invited for the occasion.
You'll need to be very keen to attend, as almost 200 seats in all categories will be distributed free of charge at the last minute, 1h30 before the start of the performance. See you at the Comédie-Française's Petit Bureau, from 7pm onwards!
The other tickets have been offered to school groups, the underprivileged and the disabled. If you can't make it, the tribute will be broadcast live on the website.
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Dates and Opening Time
On January 15, 2024
Location
Comédie-Française
1 Place Colette
75001 Paris 1
Access
Metro lines 1 and 7 "Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre" station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.comedie-francaise.fr
