Play drama guide

All that love can do: a powerful drama about childhood cancer at the Funambule Montmartre

Everything that love can do, a play adapted from Chloé Duperrin’s story and directed by Cécile Parichet, will be running at the Funambule Montmartre from March 2 to May 5, 2026.

They don't deserve your tears: Remembering the Nine at La Pépinière

At La Pépinière Theater, They Don’t Deserve Your Tears tells the story of the Nine from Little Rock, opening on February 20th at 9 p.m., directed by Michel Belletante.

This is love at the Bouffes-Parisiens, starring Josiane Balasko and Marilou Berry – our review

Starting January 23, 2026, Josiane Balasko and Marilou Berry will bring to life a compelling mother-daughter duo in a moving play at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens. Read our review.

"Journey of an Assassin: A Powerful Solo Performance You Must See at Théâtre Essaïon in Paris"

Following its success at the 2025 Avignon Festival, Voyage of a Hitman, a one-man show starring Paul Duvaux about a hitman seeking redemption, is heading to Paris. From January 26 to March 17, 2026, experience this unconventional production at Théâtre Essaïon, right in the heart of the city.

Les Beaux at La Flèche Theatre: Our review of the play directed by Anne Coutureau

Discover our review of the play Les Beaux, directed by Anne Coutureau. Don't miss it every Thursday at La Flèche Theatre, running from January 8 to March 12, 2026.

In Therapy: Francis Huster Takes the Stage at Théâtre Antoine

In Therapy, a stage adaptation of the beloved series starring Francis Huster, is set to be showcased at Théâtre Antoine from January 17 to March 15, 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.

Waiting for Bojangles: Stage adaptation at Théâtre de l’Œuvre

En attendant Bojangles, a stage adaptation of Olivier Bourdeaut’s novel, is set to enchant audiences at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre from January 8 to March 7, 2026, with performances running from Thursday through Saturday.

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.

Tout contre la Terre: a story of peasant love at the Comédie de Paris

From January 24, 2026, Tout contre la Terre tells the story of a young peasant couple, between love and struggle, at the Comédie de Paris.

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.

Dessiner encore: adaptation of Coco at the Théâtre Lepic

"Dessiner encore," based on the work of Coco, will be presented at the Théâtre Lepic from January 31, 2026, Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

12 Hommes en Colère: the play adapted from Reginald Rose's novel is back - our review

"12 Angry Men," a French adaptation by Francis Lombrail directed by Charles Tordjman, returns to the Théâtre Hébertot starting September 25, 2025.

Hollywood Burns: an American dream consumed by reality at the Studio Hébertot

Marie Reignier's Hollywood Brûle, about the disillusionment of the American dream, plays at Studio Hébertot from September 4 to October 26, 2025.

Le Professeur, the play inspired by Samuel Paty by Carole Bouquet at La Scala Paris

In the Professor's play, Carole Bouquet alone plays all the characters in this contemporary tragedy about Samuel Paty at La Scala Paris in the 10th arrondissement. On view from October 9 to December 14, 2025.

Ingmar Bergman's Fragments of an Autumn Sonata at Funambule Montmartre

Adapted from Bergman, "Fragments d'une Sonate d'Automne" runs from September 4 to 28, 2025 at Le Funambule Montmartre in Paris.

Le Destin se moque des choix: a moving face-off returns to the Théâtre Lepic

An intimate, poignant play about the weight of decisions and the inevitable question of destiny, running from September 8, 2025 at Théâtre Lepic.

Maintenant je n'écris qu'en français at the Théâtre de Belleville: an intimate and political tale

From April 4 to June 29, 2025, the Théâtre de Belleville presents Maintenant je n'écris qu'en français, a new work by Viktor Kyrylov that explores the heartbreak of a young Ukrainian confronted with war, exile and intimate choices.

Killer Joe at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre: Rod Paradot and Benoît Solès in a dark, breathless dive

Killer Joe runs at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre from October 9, 2025 to January 4, 2026, starring Rod Paradot and Benoît Solès in an original French adaptation of Tracy Letts' text, not recommended for children under 16.

Le Passé: Julien Gosselin revisits Leonid Andreyev at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon

Julien Gosselin adapts Leonid Andreyev's Le Passé at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon from September 13 to October 4, 2025, in a 4h20 performance.