| 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