Stage adaptation

Guerre: le seul en scène based on Céline's book by Benjamin Voisin - our review

Céline's cult novel Guerre is adapted as a one-man show at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. The play, starring Benjamin Voisin, runs until March 2, 2025.

Absalon, Absalon! William Faulkner's play at the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe

William Faulkner's poignant novel Absalon, Absalon! is about to come to life at the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe. Adapted and directed by Séverine Chavrier, the play runs from March 26 to April 11, 2025. Tickets will go on sale shortly.

William Shakespeare's The Tempest returns to Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse

William Shakespeare's The Tempest, translated and directed by Stéphanie Tesson, runs at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse until December 22, 2024. A stunning adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece.

24 hours in the life of a woman: the play adapted from Stefan Zweig's novella

What if you combined literature and theater by going to see a literary adaptation? Until January 4, 2025, À la Folie Théâtre invites you to discover a play based on Stefan Zweig's short story: 24 heures de la vie d'une femme (24 hours in the life of a woman).

André Dussollier: the latest dates for his show in Paris

Back in 2002, André Dussollier appeared on stage in his show Monstres sacrés, sacrés monstres. Now he's back with a new version of his old show, under a new title: Sens dessus dessous.

Il faut qu'une porte soit ouverte ou fermée: Alfred de Musset's text at the Théâtre Montansier

Il faut qu'une porte soit ouverte ou fermée, a one-act proverb by Alfred de Musset, is performed at the Théâtre Montansier, with cast members Thibault de Montalembert and Christèle Tual. From October 3 to 5, director Eric Vigner invites you to rediscover this 19th-century text.

Le Misanthrope: Molière's play at Théâtre du Ranelagh

Molière's Le Misanthrope, adapted and directed by Thomas Le Douarec, returns to Paris from October 19, 2024 at the Théâtre du Ranelagh.

Bérénice Bejo in the stage adaptation of the novel Les gens de Bilbao naissent où ils veulent

Les gens de Bilbao, published in 2022, is Maria Larrea's first novel. Winner of numerous awards, it has now been adapted for the Théâtre Marigny in a one-woman show starring Bérénice Béjo.

Bruno Solo: his one-man show Didier, based on the novel by Herman Koch

Actor and comedian Bruno Solo takes to the stage at the Théâtre de l'Atelier in Paris from November 15 to December 1, 2024. He will play no less than four roles in a one-man show adapted from Herman Koch's novel Le Dîner.

Comme il vous plaira: Shakeaspeare's play at the Théâtre Hébertot

The comedy Comme il vous plaira, by the famous playwright William Shakespeare, is on at the Théâtre Hébertot from September 18 to December 31, 2024. Winner of 4 Molières (Best Private Show, Best Direction, Best Adaptation, Best Supporting Actress), the play offers audiences a modern translation.

A Streetcar Named Desire: the play adapted from the novel by Tennessee Williams at the Bouffes Parisiens

Tennessee Williams' memorable Un Tramway nommé Désir is adapted at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens, from January 31 to May 25, 2024.

Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus, nominated 6 times at the Molières, continues at Théâtre Antoine

Adapted for the first time for the stage in France, the cult American film written by Tom Schulman is brought back to life on the Théâtre Antoine stage, with Stéphane Freiss in the lead role of Professor John Keating. A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until May 26, 2024.

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.

Ludivine Sagnier in "Le Consentement" adapted for the stage, at Théâtre du Rond-Point

Vanessa Springora's deeply moving novel, already adapted for the cinema in 2023, in a new light as a stage adaptation starring Ludivine Sagnier at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, from March 7 to April 6, 2024.

"The Fisher King" adaptation of the cult film at Théâtre Le Splendid

Adapted for the first time in France, Terry Gilliam's cult film "The Fisher King" is showing at Théâtre Le Splendid, Paris, from February 7 to June 23, 2024.

Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' adapted for the first time at Théâtre Michel

The American literary classic adapted for the stage for the first time at the Théâtre Michel by Xavier Simonin: Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, a harrowing plot set in the heart of a historic era, from February 1, 2024.