Theater

L'Exception et la Règle: Brecht's play about justice at La Cartoucherie

The Jolie Môme company presents Brecht's L'Exception et la Règle at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois, May 2-17, 2025, a fable about justice and power.

Romancero Queer at La Colline: a collective fresco of rage, laughter and identity at the theater

Presented from May 20 to June 22, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Colline, Virginie Despentes's "Romancero Queer" brings to the stage a multi-faceted, hard-hitting take on today's struggles.

Big Mother: the extended journalistic thriller at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens

Extension alert! Big Mother, the captivating play at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens, has been extended until June 29, 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

Jean-Claude et Joséphine: a play about the friendship between two icons at the Théâtre de Passy

Jean-Claude et Joséphine retraces Jean-Claude Brialy's stage renaissance of Joséphine Baker at the Théâtre de Passy until June 30, 2025.

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.

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!

Family dinner: an explosive reunion on stage at Café de la Gare

A marriage proposal, two warring parents, and a son willing to do anything to bring them together. The comedy Dîner de famille runs at the Café de la Gare until February 28, 2026.

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.

8m2: the zany comedy to be discovered at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel

A guard, four colorful inmates and an 8 m2 cell for 1h30 of laughter. The Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel plays host to this hilarious comedy by five actors and writers.

La Joie at Théâtre Montparnasse: a one-man show about accepting life

The play La Joie returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse for a revival marked by a symbolic milestone. Starting on April 24, 2025, the show will celebrate its 100th performance, after a remarkable run.

L'os à moelle: the comedy based on Pierre Dac's famous diary returns

The comedy L'os à moelle returns to the Artistic Théâtre from May 12 to 28, 2025. A comedy about comedian Pierre Dac, the story centers on the weekly newspaper "L'os à moelle", which he founded in 1938, at the dawn of the Second World War.

Zourou, beyond words: a story of family and disability at Théâtre de l'Œuvre

When words fail, other forms of expression take over. Zourou, au-delà des mots is a sensitive choreographic fable about disability, to be seen until May 25, 2025 at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. Le

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...

Un fil à la patte: Feydeau's wacky vaudeville arrives at the Lucernaire

Un fil à la patte, Feydeau's famous vaudeville, arrives at Le Lucernaire from May 28 to July 27, 2025. Tickets for this lively, satirical comedy will open soon.

Smile: the black-and-white play inspired by Charlie Chaplin at Théâtre de l'Œuvre

Smile, a play inspired by Charlie Chaplin, is the first play in France to be produced entirely in black and white. The play moves from the Théâtre de l'Atelier to the Théâtre de l'Œuvre, from June 5 to June 29, 2025.

Sentinelles: a play that illuminates the link between art and friendship at Théâtre Paris-Villette

A moving journey through art and friendship, "Sentinelles" unveils its mysteries at the Théâtre Paris-Villette in Paris from June 11 to 21, 2025.

Jerusalem at the Théâtre des Mathurins: a play about exile and shared memories

Calling all lovers of historical plays! The play Jerusalem is presented at the Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris from September 17 to December 31, 2025. A tale of memory, identity and transmission through history.

Love, glory and secrets: a play about family ties and reversals of fortune

Amour, gloire et secrets (Love, Glory and Secrets) is at the Théâtre de Passy from June 28 to September 21, 2025, in a fast-paced comedy about family ties and reversals of fortune.

Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2025: free summer events at leisure centers

The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 11 to August 6, 2025. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Cergy-Pontoise and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required).