Theatre coup de coeur guide

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.

Call Me Walt: a play about the private life of the founder of Disney at the Apollo Theater Paris - our review

Discover Walt Disney as you've never seen him before in "Appelez-Moi Walt", written and directed by Julien Baptist at the Apollo Théâtre in Paris. Immerse yourself in the intimacy of the man behind the legend: son, brother, husband and father, much more than just the creator of an empire, from October 15, 2025 to January 8, 2026.

Alexis Michalik's Edmond returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review

Edmond, Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play returns on August 21, 2025.

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.

Du charbon dans les veines: the play that won five Molières arrives at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal

After Adieu Monsieur Haffmann and Petit coiffeur, Jean-Philippe Daguerre returns with a new theatrical creation: Du charbon dans les veines. The play, which focuses on mineworkers in the 1950s in a deeply moving narrative, won no fewer than 5 Molières and is now coming to the Théâtre du Palais-Royal!

Le Repas des Fauves: the Molière-winning comedy returns to the Théâtre Hébertot - our review

"Le Repas des Fauves", which won three Molières awards in 2011, returns to the Heberto Theatre from December 17, 2025 to January 4, 2026. The comedy is set during the German Occupation in 1942.

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?

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.

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.

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.

An Irish Story: back at La Scala Paris

An Irish Story returns to La Scala Paris from April 2 to June 23, 2025, a play by Kelly Rivière that takes us into the mysteries of her family.

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.

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.

Les idoles: Christophe Honoré's powerful tribute - our review

Director and writer Christophe Honoré presents Les idoles from January 18 to April 6, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, a play in which he brings back to life the idols of his youth, swept away in the early 90s by the AIDS virus, in a splendid tribute.

Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's play, extended at Théâtre La Pépinière - our review

Since September 2017, Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's fourth theatrical creation, has been performed at the Théâtre La Pépinière. The play returns to the stage from January 12, 2025.

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.

Cab Story: a play that challenges the conventions of traditional theater - our review

What if you were to go and see a play that overturns the codes of traditional theater? The Taxi Story play offers a visual and sensory experience to be discovered in a unique setting. Only 16 seats are available per performance, to guarantee a complete experience for every spectator.

Le Suicidé: La Comédie-Française's wacky comedy - our review

Le Suicidé is La Comédie Française's new production, on view from October 11 to February 2, 2025. Contrary to appearances, this new play is a slapstick comedy, denouncing society's postures. Here's our review.