Zélie la Pirate: family musical show at the Grand Point Virgule

Zélie la Pirate, Aurélie Cabrel's musical show, is coming to the Grand Point Virgule in Paris until January 4, 2026. Adventure and laughter guaranteed.

Zélie la Pirate, the family musicalco-written by Aurélie Cabrel, is docking in Paris at the Grand Point Virguleuntil January 4, 2026. After its success at the Festival d'Avignon, this show for all ages, lasting 1 hour and 20 minutes, is being performed in the Majuscule theater with numbered seating, on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m., and on weekdays at 2 p.m. during school holidays.

The show recounts the adventures of Zélie, a lively young girl who dreams of becoming a pirate despite her father's prohibition. Aboardthe Aramacao, surrounded by her "nanny" Barbemolle, her friend Hashtag, and the mysterious Charles de La Mare de l'Étang Sec, she embarks on an epic journey full of humor, music, and twists and turns. Designed as a living fresco, the staging alternates between original songs, rhythmic choreography, and immersive sets to take young and old alike on a joyful and participatory adventure.

Adapted from the musical books Zélie la Pirate, available in book-CD and audio versions, the show extends the universe created by Aurélie Cabrel, Esthen Dehut, Olivier Daguerre, and Bruno Garcia. The staging, by Aurélie Cabrel and Fanny Dupin, highlights transmission, freedom, and curiosity in a festive spirit that appeals to all generations. The media hail a show that is "colorful, funny, and joyful" (Le Parisien), designed for children and parents alike.

On stage, Juliette Lefebvre plays Zélie, surrounded by Ludovic Payen (Barbemolle), Alexis Hauchard (Charles), and David Cami de Baix (Hashtag). The artistic team includes Clément Cabrel as choreographer, Alexandre Maladrie as sound engineer, Corinne Rossi as costume designer, and Blandine Vieillot as set designer. Lighting: Aurélie Jeay; stage manager: Hervé Lauzanne. Together, they deliver an energetic family musical show, where live music, comedy, and visual magic come together in a whirlwind of emotions.

Zélie la Pirate can be seen at the Grand Point Virgule, for a theatrical adventure full of fantasy and wit, to be shared with the whole family.

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