Lyon: Célestins, Théâtre de Lyon

Country: France
Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Rhône-Alpes)
Department: Métropole de Lyon
City: Lyon
Location: 4, rue Charles Dullin / place des Célestins

[First theatre building on the site built 1792 as "Théâtre des Varietés", replacing the former Templars' Covent, "Couvent des Célestins". Destroyed by fire in 1871. 1873-1877 rebuilt by Gaspard-Abraham André. Re-opened 1 Aug 1877 as "Théâtre des Célestins". Again destroyed by fire on 25/26 May 1880.]

Current theatre built 1880-1881 as "Théâtre des Célestins" by Gaspard-Abraham André. Decorations by Cochet and Flachet. Opened 21 Nov 1881. Major restoration 1988-1992. Originally 1250 seats, currently 857 seats. Used for drama performances by the resident company.

Notable world premieres:

  • Vincent Scotto: Un de la canebière (3 Oct 1935)

Links: www.celestins-lyon.org, Wikipedia

Lyon: Theatre des Celestins Front Text: "Lyon - Le Théâtre des Célestins", inscription: "Théâtre"
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
Sent: from Lyon to Voitsberg (Austria), 1913 (?)

Lyon: Theatre des Celestins Front Text: "Lyon - Théâtre des Célestins", "Le Turc improvisé - Guignol - [...]"
Publisher: Photo Bioletto, Lyon; Bruiset et Javey, Editeurs, Lyon; from a series of postcards showing Lyon sights and characters from the Guginol puppet show
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
Not sent.

Lyon: Theatre des Celestins Front Text: inscription: "Théâtre"
Reverse Text: "Lyon - Le Théâtre des Célestins, Architecte: Gaspard André"
Publisher: Editions La Cigogne, Hachette, Lyon; 69-123.303
Size: Modern
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Lyon: Theatre des Celestins Front Text: "Lyon comme vous ne l'avez jamais entendu!"
Reverse Text: "Découvrez 10 sites lyonnais depuis votre téléphone mbile avec Lyon City Phone! [...]"
Publisher: Office du tourisme de Lyon; Cartapub 04 72 61 86 00
Type: Advertisement Card
Size: Modern
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Lyon: Theatre des Celestins Front Text: "Célestins Theátre de Lyon Saison 2002-2003"
Reverse Text: advertising the 2002-2003 season
Publisher: Cartapub
Type: Advertisement Card; not designed for postal use
Size: Modern
Not sent.

Lyon: Theatre des Celestins Bookmark
Front Text: "Célestins Théâtre de Lyon"
Reverse Text: "Visites guidées du théâtre [...]"
Publisher: Célestins Théâtre de Lyon, Lyon
Size: 6.5 x 19.8 cm

Permanent link: https://www.andreas-praefcke.de/carthalia/id/1315

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