Le Theatre Libre is one of Paris's historic entertainment venues, with roots dating back to 1858, when the site opened as the Eldorado. Today, its main auditorium has 934 seats, while the smaller La Scène Libre accommodates 154 visitors. This combination of a long cultural legacy and a varied contemporary programme makes the venue a distinctive address for theatre, comedy, dance and musical performances.
The main auditorium retains the character of a traditional theatre, with stalls, balcony and upper seating levels creating a close connection between the stage and the audience. Numbered seating makes visits straightforward to plan, while the two auditoriums allow the venue to host productions of very different scales, from intimate performances to shows for almost a thousand spectators. Access to the balcony and mezzanine is by stairs, an important detail when selecting seats.
The theatre is located at 4 Boulevard de Strasbourg, 75010 Paris, France, in the 10th arrondissement. Strasbourg–Saint-Denis Métro station, served by lines 4, 8 and 9, is less than 100 metres from the entrance, making the final approach particularly convenient; parking in the surrounding streets can be difficult, so arriving by car is often less practical. For a broader overview of transport, railway connections and getting around Paris, see the city information further down the page.