Théodore Barrière facts for kids
Théodore Barrière (born in 1823 – died October 16, 1877) was a talented French playwright. He was born in the city of Paris, France.
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Who Was Théodore Barrière?
Théodore Barrière came from a family of map engravers. These were people who created detailed maps. His family had worked for the war department for a long time. Théodore himself spent nine years working in this same department.
Discovering His Passion
One day, Théodore had a play called a vaudeville performed. A vaudeville is a type of light, often funny, play with songs. This play was shown at a theater called Beaumarchais. It was so popular that another famous theater, the Palais Royal, quickly wanted it for their shows! This success made Théodore realize what he truly loved to do: write plays.
A Busy Playwright
Over the next thirty years, Théodore Barrière became very busy. He wrote more than one hundred plays! Sometimes he wrote them by himself. Other times, he worked with other writers. His plays were enjoyed by many people.
Famous Plays by Barrière
Some of his most well-known plays include:
- La Vie de bohème (1849): This play was based on a book by Henri Murger. Théodore even worked with the author to adapt it!
- Manon Lescaut (1851)
- Les Filles de marbre (1853): This play was so popular it was later made into an English play called The Marble Heart.
- Les Faux Bonshommes (1856): He wrote this one with Ernest Capendu.
- L’Héritage de Monsieur Plumet (1858)
- Les Gens nerveux (1860): For this play, he worked with another famous writer, Victorien Sardou.
- Le Gascon (1878): This play was released after his death.
A Play That Faced Challenges
One of his plays, Malheureux vaincus (1865), faced a challenge. It was not allowed to be performed by the government's censor. A censor is someone who checks books, movies, or plays to make sure they follow rules or don't upset anyone.
Théodore Barrière's Legacy
Théodore Barrière passed away in Paris. He left behind a large collection of plays that entertained many people during his time. His work helped shape the theater scene in France during the 1800s.
