Contemporary theater

La blessure et la soif, Fanny Ardant's one-woman show at Théâtre Marigny

La blessure et la soif heralds Fanny Ardant's return to the stage, after four years devoted mainly to film. The play is an adaptation of Laurence Plazenet's deeply moving novel.

Conseil de famille, back at the Comédie de Paris

Conseil de famille returns to the Comédie de Paris until June 30, 2024. The comedy tells the story of a mother who lets go and decides to have a good time. Her children are not so keen on the idea...

Dear Parents returns to the Théâtre de Paris in 2026

Dear Parents, the comedy by Emmanuel and Armelle Patron, directed by Anne Dupagne, returns to Théâtre de Paris from May 27 to July 5, 2026.

Théâtre de la Colline, dedicated to contemporary and modern theatrical writing

The Théâtre de la Colline, located a stone's throw from the Père-Lachaise cemetery, is one of six national theaters. Today, its programming focuses on modern plays from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Montaigne, Les Essais, the extended one-man show at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse

"Montaigne, Les Essais" runs at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse until June 8, 2024. The one-man show is an adaptation of Montaigne's Les Essais, performed by Hervé Briaux.

Dévorante, Eleonora Galasso's unfiltered one-woman show

"Dévorante" is Italian lifestyle writer Eleonora Galasso's first one-woman show. The play, which takes place in Eleonora Galasso's kitchen, runs at the Théâtre des Mathurins until May 30, 2024.

Clôture de l'amour, the play returns to Théâtre 14 from April 23 to May 4

"Clôture de l'amour" features two protagonists in the process of breaking up, playing at Théâtre 14 from April 23 to May 4, 2024. The play's special feature: the text is written in two long tirades. Premiered at the Avignon Festival in 2011, the play has been translated into 26 foreign editions and performed in 13 countries.

Jean-Luc Reichmann at the Théâtre des Nouveautés with 'Le bracelet' by Isabelle Mergault

Host and comedian Jean-Luc Reichmann is back on stage at the Théâtre des Nouveautés with the comedy Le Bracelet, a play by comedian Isabelle Mergault, until May 5, 2024.

Pauvre bitos - Le dîner de têtes, Jean Anouilh's comedy, at the Théâtre Hébertot

Pauvre bitos - Le diner de têtes runs at the Théâtre Hébertot until Sunday, April 28, 2024. First performed in 1956, Jean Anouilh's play initially received negative reviews, but is now being hailed by the critics!

Le Lucernaire: a cinema-theatre and restaurant in the Montparnasse district

Cinema, theater, bar or restaurant... they're all at Le Lucernaire! If you're in the mood for something a little out of the ordinary, head for the 6th arrondissement of Paris, where art meets art in all its forms.

Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse, a former café-concert venue

The Théâtre de la Gaité-Montparnasse is located in the Montparnasse district, in the 14th arrondissement. Inaugurated in 1868, the theater was originally a café-concert.

Les téméraires, a play about the Dreyfus affair at the Comédie Bastille

Les téméraires is a historical comedy focusing on the struggle of writer Émile Zola and filmmaker Georges Méliès during the Dreyfus Affair. The comedy runs at the Comédie Bastille until June 16, 2024.

Rose Valland, the extraordinary story of espionage at Théâtre La Boussole

"Rose Valland - Sauver un peu de la beauté du monde", based on the true story of spy Rose Valland, is extended until April 27. The play is on at Théâtre La Boussole.

Ma Version de l'Histoire (My Version of History) at the Théâtre Michel: the heart of a 20-year relationship

"Ma version de l'histoire" (My side of the story), a captivating immersion in the reality of building a couple at the Théâtre Michel in Paris.

Bertolt Brecht, "La Bonne Âme du Se-Tchouan" on stage at Théâtre du Nord Ouest

One of German playwright Bertolt Brecht's iconic plays, La Bonne Âme du Se-Tchouan at the Théâtre du Nord Ouest in Paris, January 21 to May 26, 2024.

"Interruption" with Pascale Arbillot, a committed play about abortion at the Théâtre Antoine: prolongations

"Interruption", a powerful citizen's play starring Pascale Arbillot, tackles the taboo subject of abortion with courage and sensitivity. To be seen at the Théâtre Antoine until March 31, 2024.

"Cette petite musique que personne n'entend" by Clarisse Fontaine at Théâtre des Mathurins

"Cette petite musique que personne n'entend": a reflection on female resilience at the Théâtre des Mathurins, by Clarisse Fontaine and Joeystarr, from February 9 to April 12.

Rite de Passage, Solo II by Bintou Dembélé at the Musée du Quai Branly - Théâtre Claude Lévi Strauss

Bintou Dembélé, a leading figure on the contemporary hip-hop scene, presents a solo performance entitled 'Rite de passage, Solo II', exploring the links between the body, the past and the future, at the Musée du Quai Branly, on February 11 and 18, 2024.

Contes de Faits at the Funambule Montmartre in Paris: a committed show for the whole family

Don't miss Contes de Faits, at Le Funambule Montmartre in Paris, a captivating event running until October 15, 2023. Immerse yourself in a show combining humor, feminism and pop-culture!

Chekhov in motion: "Three Sisters" reinvented without words at the Théâtre du Gymnase

Representing a classic of Russian literature, combining physical, choreographic, theatrical, musical and visual languages... Numerous forms of expression, apart from spoken text: that's how director Polina Rebel and the Compagnie Glaza, Théâtre de Mouvement, will present "The Three Sisters" on the stage of the Théâtre du Gymnase, from January 29 to February 12, 2024.