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Les déserts théâtraux du Midi pyrénéen français sous le Premier Empire

Authors

  • Philippe Bourdin
  • Cyril Triolaire

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15167/1824-7482/pbfrm2022.1.2134

Abstract

The First Empire divides France into several theatrical districts, hoping to spread and control the performing arts. But the departments of the Pyrenean South are struggling to get regular programming. . Cities are too small, difficult to access; the theatres, poorly equipped, are often left to the private initiative of shareholders; as a result, the itinerant theatre companies risk bankruptcy. . Only the city of Perpignan, a garrison place, can host comedies and comic operas several months a year, and sometimes stars like Talma. The repertoire is largely contemporary. Unfortunately, the cost of seats keeps many potential spectators away, who prefer to turn to curiosity shows.

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Published

2023-01-27 — Updated on 2023-02-03

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