Classic theater

The Bourgeois Gentleman starring Jean-Paul Rouve at the Gymnase Theatre

Jean-Paul Rouve stars as Monsieur Jourdain in Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, staged by Jérémie Lippmann. The production is set to return to the Théâtre du Gymnase, beginning February 7, 2026.

The Bourgeois Gentleman: The Comedy-Ballet at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre

Molière's The Bourgeois Gentleman, directed by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq, will be performed at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from January 31 to March 8, 2026.

The Misanthrope: A Modern Take at Théâtre Antoine

The Misanthrope by Molière, reimagined by Tigran Mekhitarian, will be performed at the Théâtre Antoine from March 18 to May 10, 2026, in a fresh and contemporary adaptation.

The Imaginary Invalid: Molière’s Comedy-Ballet at the Porte Saint-Martin

Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Claude Stratz, will run at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from May 27 to July 12, 2026.

Le Cid: Corneille’s Tragicomedy Takes Center Stage at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre

The Cid by Pierre Corneille, directed by Denis Podalydès, will be staged at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from March 26 to May 17, 2026.

Molière’s Tartuffe or the Hypocrite performed in its original version at La Grande Halle de la Villette

Tartuffe or The Hypocrite by Molière, directed by Ivo Van Hove, will be staged at La Grande Halle de la Villette from May 21 to July 11, 2026.

Alexis Michalik's Edmond returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review

Edmond, Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play returns on August 21, 2025.

Le Dindon: a frenzied vaudeville at the Théâtre Darius Milhaud

Le Dindon, a classic farce by Feydeau directed by Dyckson, is set to run at the Darius Milhaud Theatre from October 7, 2025, to February 6, 2026.

Oh les beaux jours !: Beckett at the Petit Saint-Martin

Discover Oh les beaux jours ! by Samuel Beckett, directed by Alain Françon, at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin from November 13, 2025, to January 17, 2026.

Le Horla: a classic play at La Folie Théâtre

Discover "Le Horla," an adaptation of Maupassant's work directed by Frédéric Gray, at La Folie Théâtre from November 13, 2025, to February 1, 2026.

Bouvard & Pécuchet: comedy based on Flaubert at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse

Discover "Bouvard & Pécuchet," an adaptation of Flaubert directed by Géraud Bénech, at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse starting November 11, 2025.

Bel-Ami: Maupassant's social climbing at the Lucernaire

Following its success in the spring, Bel-Ami, adapted from Maupassant by Compagnie des Joues Rouges, returns to Le Lucernaire from August 27 to November 9, 2025, directed by Claudie Russo-Pelosi.

Richard III: William Mesguich stages the lust for power at the Théâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens

From September 9 to December 23, 2025, the Théâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens presents William Shakespeare's Richard III, directed by William Mesguich, with a cast of eight actors playing over twenty-five characters.

Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Comédie-Française: Ivo Van Hove confronts the ghosts of power

The Comédie-Française presents Hamlet directed by Ivo Van Hove at the Odéon 6e, from January 21 to March 14, 2026. After Les Damnés, Électre/Oreste and Le Tartuffe ou l'Hypocrite, the Belgian director returns to the Troupe for a new exploration of tragic vertigo.

L'École de danse: Goldoni at the Comédie-Française in a set inspired by the Palais Garnier

The Comédie-Française presents L'École de danse by Carlo Goldoni, directed by Clément Hervieu-Léger. To be seen at the Salle Richelieu from November 14, 2025 to January 3, 2026.

Molière's Forced Marriage at Essaïon Théâtre

Molière's Le Mariage forcé returns to the Essaïon Théâtre in Paris, from Thursday September 18 to Saturday November 8, 2025. Inventive staging by Jérôme Léger and Emmanuel Vacarisas.

The Corneille - Molière Affair: historical and theatrical investigation at the Comédie Bastille

L'Affaire Corneille - Molière combines investigation, satire and time travel to examine one of France's greatest literary enigmas. An original show to be seen at the Comédie Bastille this autumn.

The Winter's Tale: Shakespeare revisited by a young troupe at Théâtre Gérard-Philipe

With Le Conte d'hiver, twelve young actors from the CNSAD will interpret Shakespeare's tragicomedy in a contemporary staging. The show runs from May 21 to 25, 2025 in Saint-Denis, at the Théâtre Gérard-Philipe.

Les Misérables: Victor Hugo revisited by Madame Thénardier

The Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois hosts a tight but ambitious adaptation of the novel Les Misérables, brought to life by the ironic perspective of Madame Thénardier. The show runs from May 22 to June 8, 2025, and offers a lively, contemporary retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece.

Chekhov à la folie: two wry farces at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse

Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents two short plays by Anton Chekhov in a single show, directed by Jean-Louis Benoît. La Demande en mariage and L'Ours offer a burlesque and furiously human look at the most unreasonable passions.