After Richelieu's death and the ensuing political turmoil of the Fronde, the large theatre at the newly-named Palais Royal was used for a few more command performances but then gradually fell into disrepair. In 1660, however, the king granted its use to Molière's troupe and his troupe of Italian actors after they lost the use of the space at the Petit Bourbon. The actors hired carpenters and joiners to repair the stage and auditorium, and to make it suitable for public performances, including sections for standing as well as different classes of seated audience members.