The Comédie-Française on the big screen: three timeless theatre classics streaming live in cinemas

The prestigious Comédie-Française, which is temporarily relocating from its Richelieu venue for renovations, has made a return to cinemas for a brand-new season — marking its tenth year in this format. This initiative offers audiences the chance to experience, live or on demand, a performance by the renowned troupe from the comfort of a movie theater, bringing you as close to the stage as possible — as if you were right there! Three iconic plays from the repertoire are being broadcast into cinemas across Paris and Île-de-France, making high-quality theater accessible to all.

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All that’s left is for you to book your tickets to experience or revisit timeless classics by Molière, Corneille, or Shakespeare—celebrating the tenth anniversary of Comédie-Française at the Cinema.

This Week's Schedule of Screenings

• Les Femmes savantes by Molière – Directed by Emma Dante

Sunday, March 1st at 3:00 PM — Live from the Théâtre du Rond-Point

• Le Cid by Corneille - Directed by Denis Podalydès

Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. - Live from the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin

• Hamlet by Shakespeare – Directed by Ivo Van Hove

Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. – Recorded performance at the Odéon Theatre of Europe