<p> **Table of Contents:**<br><br>**

Chapter 1

: Introduction**<br>1.1 Historical Context of French Theatre<br>1.2 Objectives and Scope of the Study<br>1.3 Methodology and Approach<br>1.4 Structure of the Thesis<br><br>**

Chapter 2

: Classical French Theatre: Origins and Evolution**<br>2.1 Medieval Theatre: From Religious Drama to Farce<br>2.2 Renaissance and Baroque Theatre: Corneille, Molière, and Racine<br>2.3 Neoclassical Principles and Dramatic Conventions<br>2.4 Legacy of Classical French Theatre in Contemporary Performance<br><br>**

Chapter 3

: Avant-Garde Movements: Theatrical Innovation**<br>3.1 Symbolism and Decadence: Experimentalism in the Late 19th Century<br>3.2 Surrealism and Absurdism: Breaking Conventional Boundaries<br>3.3 Theatre of the Absurd: Ionesco, Beckett, and Genet<br>3.4 Postmodern Trends and Deconstructionist Theatre<br><br>**

Chapter 4

: Regional Theatrical Traditions in France**<br>4.1 Provençal and Occitan Theatre: Regional Variations<br>4.2 Breton and Basque Theatrical Movements<br>4.3 Corsican and Alsatian Theatrical Heritage<br>4.4 Contemporary Regional Theatre Festivals and Initiatives<br><br>**

Chapter 5

: Contemporary French Theatre: Themes and Trends**<br>5.1 Political Theatre and Social Commentary<br>5.2 Multiculturalism and Diversity in Contemporary Performance<br>5.3 Adaptations and Remixes of Classic Works<br>5.4 Experimentation with Form and Medium in Digital Theatre <br></p>