Historical and biographical piece

The Revolution: a History Lesson at the Théâtre de Poche

Maxime d'Aboville presents a History Lesson devoted to the French Revolution at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse, every Monday at 7 p.m. starting October 6.

From 1515 to the Sun King: a history lesson at the Théâtre de Poche

Maxime d'Aboville retraces two centuries of French history, from Marignan to Louis XIV, in a History Lesson at the Théâtre de Poche, every Saturday at 5 p.m. starting October 4.

La nuit avant le Paradis (The Night Before Paradise): historical drama at the Laurette Theater

Discover "La nuit avant le Paradis" (The Night Before Paradise), a play by Lilou Morille at the Laurette Theater from November 30 to December 21, 2025.

We didn't play pétanque in the Warsaw ghetto at Le Petit Saint Martin

At Le Petit Saint Martin, Éric Feldman delivers a one-man show about the Holocaust, a mixture of humor and memory, between autofiction and theatrical performance. To be seen in autumn 2025.

Mami at the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe: the multiple figures of the mother

At L'Odéon Berthier from April 9 to 16, 2026, Mario Banushi's Mami explores the intimate memories associated with motherhood.

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.

Gauguin - Van Gogh: two geniuses in a tense roommate situation at Le Lucernaire

From September 3 to November 16, 2025, Le Lucernaire hosts Gauguin - Van Gogh, a play retracing the explosive relationship between the two painters in the weeks leading up to the tragedy of the severed ear.

À l'ombre du réverbère: Redwane Rajel recounts his metamorphosis at Théâtre Paris-Villette

From November 18 to 23, 2025, À l'ombre du réverbère at the Théâtre Paris-Villette retraces Redwane Rajel's journey from prison to the stage, in an intimate, embodied theatrical narrative.

Que sera sera: tg STAN revisits Hitchcock between theater and cinema at Le Rond-Point

Flemish collective tg STAN presents Que sera sera from September 10 to 21, 2025 at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, a theatrical comedy loosely based on Alfred Hitchcock's interviews with François Truffaut.

The Disappearance of Josef Mengele: the one-man show adapted from Olivier Guez's novel, extended

Attention reading enthusiasts: Olivier Guez's book The Disappearance of Josef Mengele will be extended in theaters from September 2, 2025. Playing at La Pépinière Théâtre, the play tells the story of one of the greatest manhunts of the late 20th century.

Pauline & Carton: Christine Murillo revives a forgotten theatrical icon

Christine Murillo brings Pauline Carton to life in Pauline & Carton, a one-woman show that won a Molières 2025 award. To be seen at La Pépinière théâtre from August 30 to November 30.

Dolorès: dance as an act of resistance at Théâtre La Bruyère

Théâtre La Bruyère presents Dolorès, directed by Virginie Lemoine, from August 29, 2025. A play inspired by a true story where flamenco, fraternity and war intersect.

Gisèle Halimi, a fierce freedom: a moving theatrical tribute at La Scala Paris

With Une farouche liberté, the La Scala Paris theater will highlight the life and struggles of Gisèle Halimi, a major figure in feminism and justice. From May 14 to 31, 2025, Marie-Christine Barrault and Hinda Abdelaoui will embody her words of struggle and emancipation on stage.

Deux leçons d'Histoire de France: Maxime d'Aboville crosses the centuries at Théâtre de Poche

From May 15, 2025, Maxime d'Aboville revisits the History of France at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse with two literary and epic lessons, in Deux Leçons d'Histoire de France.

GILDAA: between musical trance and the quest for memory at the Théâtre du Rond-Point

A blend of theater, music and poetry, GILDAA invites us to delve into the fragmented memory of a woman in search of herself. The show will be performed at the Théâtre du Rond-Point on May 14, 15 and 16, 2025 at 8pm.

Family portraits: Hortense Belhôte breathes new life into those forgotten during the French Revolution

Hortense Belhôte's show Portraits de famille (Family Portraits) at the Théâtre de l'Atelier, a performance lecture on the forgotten people of the French Revolution, continues until June 18, 2025.

Lennon and McCartney: the musical play about the Beatles

The play Lennon and McCartney imagines a meeting between the two Beatles in November 1980, on stage on June 10, 2025 in an original musical version. Discover the play at Théâtre La Boussole

Le Rêve et la plainte: a quirky historical comedy at the Théâtre de la Tempête

Le Rêve et la plainte runs May 2-25, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Tempête. An improbable picnic between Marie-Antoinette and her entourage in an Ancien Régime boudoir!

Mémoires d'Hadrien at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse: a plunge into the soul of an emperor

Jean-Paul Bordes plays Emperor Hadrian in this adaptation of Marguerite Yourcenar's novel. An intimate, philosophical meditation on power, art and memory, to be seen at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse until May 18, 2025.

Un an avant 92 - Chronicle of a lie: a play about collective memory at the Manufacture des Abbesses

La Manufacture des Abbesses presents Un an avant 92 - Chronique d'un mensonge, a sensitive fiction performed from April 24 to June 1, 2025. In a small northern town, cash floats disappear, leaving invisible but lasting traces...