Le Théâtre Alfred-Jarry | |
Formation | January, 1926 |
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Founders | Antonin Artaud, Robert Aron, and Roger Vitrac |
Dissolved | July, 1929 |
Type | Theatre companies |
Purpose | Publication and performance of works associated with Surrealism, Theatre of the Absurd and Theatre of Cruelty |
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Key people | Antonin Artaud, Robert Aron, Roger Vitrac, Rene Allendy, Yvonne Allendy |
The Theatre Alfred Jarry was founded in January 1926 by Antonin Artaud with Robert Aron and Roger Vitrac, in Paris, France.[1] It was influenced by Surrealism, Theatre of the Absurd and the work of Alfred Jarry. It was foundational to Artaud's theory of the Theatre of Cruelty.[1][2] Though short-lived, productions were attended by an enormous range of European artists, including Arthur Adamov, André Gide, and Paul Valéry.[1]:249
The theatre was a "collaborative project" between Antonin Artaud, Robert Aron and Roger Vitrac that "emerged from [their] collective interests."[3]:77 They named the theatre after Alfred Jarry, "a key figure in the French avant-garde known for his aggressive and biting satire of bourgeois social mores", best known for his play Ubu Roi.[3]:77
Between June 1927 and January 1929, the Theatre Alfred Jarry staged seven productions over four seasons.[3]:77 They did not have a regular space or company, which changed depending on what was available.[3]:78
The theatre advertised that they would produce Artaud's play Jet de sang in their 1926–1927 season, but it was never mounted and was not premiered until 40 years later.[citation needed]
The following actors performed at TAJ:[4]:43