Founding of the Lille Grønnegade Theatre in Copenhagen
- When
- 1721–1722
- Where
- Copenhagen; Lille Grønnegade, Copenhagen
- Episodes
- 2
In 1722, René Magnon and Etienne Capion founded the Lille Grønnegade Theatre in Copenhagen. It became Denmark's first public theatre, performing in Danish after the French royal troupe was dismissed.
Episodes
- Dismissal of Royal French Troupe
The king dismissed the French royal troupe in 1721 to hire an Italian opera company.
- Opening of Lille Grønnegade Theatre
Magnon and Capion opened the first public Danish theatre in Copenhagen in 1722.
Background and detail
Background. The French troupe La troupe du Roi de Danemark had performed for the royal court in Copenhagen since 1682. In 1721, the king dismissed them to hire an Italian opera troupe instead, prompting some French actors to seek alternative employment.
Founding. René Magnon and Etienne Capion requested permission to open a public theatre. They received royal approval, and in 1722, the Lille Grønnegade Theatre opened on Lille Grønnegade. It was the first public theatre in Copenhagen and the first Danish-language theatre open to the public.
Operations. Capion served as director, while Magnon managed the actors. Marie Madeleine de Montaigu became the first actress to perform for the Danish public at an official theatre. The company performed plays in Danish and included dance, with Jean-Baptiste Landé serving as guest ballet master in 1726.
People involved
- René Magnon · Co-founder and actor manager
- Etienne Capion · Co-founder and director
- Marie Madeleine de Montaigu · First actress at an official Danish public theatre
Sources
- Lille Grønnegade Theatre Wikipedia, revision of 2024-01-17
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