Victor Hugoat by BART at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre in Paris from September 2025

Artist BART presents Victor Hugoat, n°1 of French rap at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre in Paris, from September 23 to December 30, 2025, every Tuesday at 7pm. A daring show combining stand-up, literature and hip-hop culture.

In an atypical format combining stand-up, revisited biography and musical performance, artist BART presents Victor Hugoat, #1 in French rap. The show runs from September 23 to December 30, 2025 every Tuesday at 7pm at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre in Paris (9ᵉ). In it, BART revisits the life and work of Victor Hugo through an inventive dialogue between 19thᵉ century literature and contemporary rap, humorously imagining what the author of Les Misérables would be like in the age of battles and social networks.

This teaser highlights the offbeat spirit of the show, with its mix of education, humor and references to French rap.

Where and when to see Victor Hugoat?

Victor Hugoat, n°1 du rap français runs from September 23 to December 30, 2025 at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre (Paris 9ᵉ), every Tuesday at 7pm.

Synopsis: What if Victor Hugo had been a rapper? BART imagines a Hugo of today, juggling verse and punchlines, caught up in the media whirlwind of modern Paris. Following the writer's biography - from his beginnings to his exile, right up to his consecration - the artist constructs a live musical and humorous narrative that blends narration, improvisation and stage performance.

A show combining literature and urban culture

The show adopts an offbeat tone to link two seemingly opposed worlds: that of literary romanticism and that of French rap. On stage, BART plays the role of a modern storyteller who revisits the great moments in Victor Hugo 's life in rhythm and rhyme, calling on fictional figures such as Jul, Nekfeu and PNL to illustrate the themes of commitment, freedom and creation.

Humor, knowledge and rhythm

Drawing on the verve and energy of stand-up, BART turns Victor Hugoat into a performance that's funny, instructive and accessible. Classic texts are hijacked, rapped, explained and shared with the audience. Each sequence combines laughter and reflection on the power of words. The artist offers an original approach to French literature, placing it in the context of today's popular and musical language.

A show for all audiences

Victor Hugoat will appeal above all to fans of stand-up, rap and popular culture. The show will also appeal to those who appreciate artistic projects combining humor, literature and stage performance. Thanks to its accessible, rhythmic approach, it may also suit young audiences or schoolchildren curious to (re)discover Victor Hugo from an unexpected angle. On the other hand, audiences looking for historical re-enactment or classical theater in the strict sense might be put off by the show's deliberately offbeat form.

Victor Hugoat in a nutshell

Created and performed by BART, Victor Hugoat, n°1 du rap français offers an unusual dialogue between Victor Hugo and the great figures of rap. Presented at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre (Paris 9ᵉ) from September 23 to December 30, 2025, this one-man show explores the power of words and freedom of expression through a cross between slam, theater and humor.

Part comedy show, part literary tribute, part musical performance, Victor Hugoat stands out as an original proposition in the Parisian theatrical landscape. BART combines erudition and self-mockery, demonstrating that yesterday's verse can still rhyme with today's beats.

This article is based on publicly available information and is not the result of a viewing of the show.

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