Play thriller

Big Mother extended at Les Béliers Parisiens until June 2026

Big Mother, Mélody Mourey’s politico-journalistic thriller, has been extended at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens in Paris through June 30, 2026, with performances Tuesday through Sunday.

ADN: the thriller play based on real events extended in Paris - our review

How about seeing a thriller at the theater instead of the cinema this time? ADN, by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, is at the Théâtre Michel! A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until the end of December 2025.

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.

Article 353 of the Penal Code at the Théâtre du Rond-Point: an edgy crime thriller

Adapted from the novel by Tanguy Viel, Article 353 du Code pénal is on view at the Théâtre du Rond-Point from [date] to [date]. A plunge into a criminal case told to the judge, between social tension and intimate drama.

La Soirée Criminelle: investigation, dinner and mystery in the heart of Paris

The Crime Night will blend interactive theatre with fine dining in a crime-themed atmosphere, running from October 15, 2025 to December 19, 2026 at La Main au Panier. An original, live, real-life-style investigation to be experienced in front of an audience.

La Corde: a chilling huis clos of manipulation and suspense at Studio Marigny

Studio Marigny welcomes La Corde, a modern adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's thriller popularized by Hitchcock. From September 24 to December 28, 2025, spectators will be plunged into a mundane evening where crime lurks behind closed doors.

La Grue: a breathtaking legal thriller at Funambule Montmartre

Le Funambule Montmartre presents La Grue, a gripping legal thriller by Thierry Pochet. Suitable for ages 15 and up, this play explores the relationship between men and women.

Le Journal: political tensions and personal drama in the theater - extended

Attention thriller fans! Le Journal, a breathtaking play exploring the explosive tensions between politics and the press. Now playing at the Théâtre de Paris, the play, directed by Anne Bouvier, has been extended until June 1, 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...

L'Injuste: the thriller at the Théâtre de la Renaissance - our review

Fans of suspenseful thrillers? The Théâtre de la Renaissance has a new play for you! Running until June 8, 2025, L'Injuste stars Jacques Weber and Elodie Navarre in a 1993 encounter between a high-ranking Nazi dignitary and a journalist from an Israeli daily. Here's our review.

La Séparation at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens: Claude Simon's oppressive behind-closed-doors story

Claude Simon's only play, between the unspoken and the isolated, is on view from September 23, 2025 to January 4, 2026, at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens.