French Theater of Gustav III

It is known to have played a significant part in the education of the pioneer generation of actors at the Royal Dramatic Theatre.

The French theater was composed in Paris by Jacques Marie Boutet de Monvel in 1781, when it was engaged by king Gustav III of Sweden to perform before the Swedish royal court.

The public performances were, in practice, normally visited exclusively by the upper classes of Stockholm, who were able to understand the French language.

The French Theater appeared before the public at Bollhuset on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at the royal court whenever they were commanded to.

The company were considered of high quality, and performed the latest plays from Paris.