Cardinal Richelieu
The first permanent theatre in Paris was created by Cardinal Richelieu in 1635, within his "Palais-Cardinal". It was located at the corner of rue Saint-Honoré and rue de Valois. The first performance, of "Mirame" by Jean Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin, co-authored by Cardinal Richelieu, was given in 1641 with Louis XIII, Queen Anne of Austria, and Richelieu in the audience.