Must-see play guide

Denali: the play returns to the Théâtre Juliette Récamier - our review

Denali, a breathtaking thriller, returns to the Théâtre Juliette Récamier on September 10. The play has been nominated for the Molière for Best Private Theater Show, Best Direction of a Private Theater Show for Nicolas Le Bricquir, Best Visual and Sound Design and Best Actress for Lucie Brunet.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses: the novel adapted at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées - our review

Les liaisons dangereuses, the epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, has been adapted for the stage in Paris! Until April 27, 2025, the play is playing at La Comédie des Champs-Élysées. Would you like to see a major work of French literature in theaters?

Et Pendant ce Temps Simone Veille! at Comédie Bastille

Meanwhile, Simone veille! a show retracing the struggle for women's rights over the last century, runs at the Comédie Bastille until August 31, 2025.

Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving play wins a Molière award - our review

The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, is extended in Paris at Le Splendid from January 7 to June 29, 2025. A moving and funny play, awarded at the Molières 2025.

La prochaine fois que tu mordras la poussière: Vassili Scneider wins the 2025 Molières award

Panayotis Pascot's first book, La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière (The Next Time You Bite the Dust), published in 2023, comes to the theater with Vassili Schneider, winner of the male revelation at the Molières 2025. Adapted and directed by Paul Pascot, the play runs from May 28 to 31, 2025 at the Théâtre Antoine.

Oublie-moi, the play awarded 4 Molières at Théâtre La Bruyère: our review

Oublie moi, a play with a cult following, won 4 Molières awards in 2023. Written by Thierry Lopez and Marie-Julie Baup, the play runs at the Théâtre de la Bruyere from Tuesday to Sunday until July 25, 2025.

Simone Veil: les combats d'une effrontée - a much-needed play at Théâtre Antoine

The theatrical story Simone Veil: les combats d'une effrontée will be presented on May 12, 2025 at the Théâtre Antoine, with Cristiana Reali, as part of Paroles Citoyennes.

Building at the Scène Parisienne: a satirical plunge into the corporate world

Léonore Confino's play Building runs at Scène Parisienne from May 21 to June 15, 2025. A gritty comedy about the corporate world and its absurdities.

Les Fourberies de Scapin: Molière revisited at the Lucernaire

Scapin, Molière and Italian comedy return to Le Lucernaire for an energetic revival of Les Fourberies de Scapin, directed by Emmanuel Besnault. On view from April 2 to May 25, 2025.

Le Discours at the Théâtre Michel: an introspective comedy adapted by Fabcaro

Adapted from Fabcaro's novel, Le Discours returns to the Théâtre Michel. A one-man show in which the anguish of a wedding speech becomes the starting point for an introspection as funny as it is biting.

Mourir d'Aimer: les Amants Maudits de Mai 68 at the Théâtre du Gymnase

From May 29 to 31, 2025, the musical Mourir d'Aimer, les Amants Maudits de Mai 68 recounts a forbidden love story set against a backdrop of social protest at the Théâtre du Gymnase.

The Three Musketeers: The cloak-and-dagger epic returns to the stage

After an initial success, Les Trois Mousquetaires returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse until April 27. A lively, fast-paced adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's classic.

On m'a trouvé grandie: magic and mystery at La Grande halle de la Villette

A fascinating show from the 14:20 company, combining new magic and history, to be discovered from March 26 to 29 at the Grande halle de la Villette.

Colors at the Splendid: the cult improv show that keeps Sunday evenings buzzing

A colorful, interactive improv show, every Sunday until June 29 at Le Splendid.

Le Cercle des poètes disparus: the award-winning play is extended at Théâtre Antoine - our review

A victim of its own success, Le Cercle des poètes disparus has been extended at the Théâtre Antoine until April 30, 2025.

Flowers for Algernon: a moving journey between intelligence and humanity

A moving and fascinating monologue on the unexpected consequences of scientific advances, to be discovered from March 12 to May 4 at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin.

Les Fausses Confidences: Alain Françon revisits Marivaux at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin

Alain Françon takes on Marivaux's Les Fausses Confidences in a pared-down staging that focuses on the characters' desire and freedom. To be seen from April 16 to May 25 2025 at Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin.

Bérénice: Guy Cassiers revisits Racine at the Comédie-Française

Guy Cassiers takes on Racine's Bérénice for his second staging at the Comédie-Française. A timeless tragedy between classicism and modernity, to be discovered from March 26 to May 11 2025 at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier.

Les Serge (Gainsbourg Point Barre) at the Studio de la Comédie-Française - our review

The Studio de la Comédie-Française is once again bringing music to the stage, presenting Les Serge (Gainsbourg Point Barre), a play adapted and directed by Stéphane Varupenne and Sébastien Pouderoux, from January 18 to March 9, 2025, with Gainsbourg as its hobbyhorse.

4211 Km: the moving play awarded at the Molières 2024 extended - our review

A family's journey above all, 4211 Km is the distance separating two countries and two destinies. A captivating play that traces a poignant journey of exile and freedom, back on stage at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, from January 22, 2025.