Zélie the Pirate: The Family Musical Returns to the Apollo Théâtre

Zélie la Pirate returns to Paris at the Apollo Théâtre from October 17, 2026. Following its previous run at the Grand Point Virgule, this family musical is back to delight children with a pirate story, original songs and characters all aboard the same ship. The theater has announced performances through December 31, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. on selected dates.

Zélie wants to become a pirate, despite her father’s ban. Aboard the Aramacao, she has to deal with Barbemolle, who is tasked with keeping an eye on her, her companion Hashtag, and Charles de La Mare de l’Étang Sec. The adventure blends comedy, singing, dancing and visual effects, centering on a heroine who is determined to find her place among the crew.

The show expands on the world of two musical books available as book-and-CD editions and in audio format. It was written by Aurélie Cabrel, Esthen Dehut, Olivier Daguerre and Bruno Garcia, and directed by Aurélie Cabrel and Fanny Dupin.

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Juliette Lefebvre plays Zélie, with Ludovic Payen as Barbemolle, Alexis Hauchard as Charles and David Cami de Baix as Hashtag. The choreography is by Clément Bernard-Cabrel, the set design by Blandine Vieillot and the costumes by Corinne Rossi. Alexandre Maladrie is in charge of sound and Aurélie Jeay of lighting.

The production describes Zélie la Pirate as a show suitable for ages 3 and up. The revival is playing at the Apollo Théâtre in the 11th arrondissement, with tickets advertised from €22 on the theater’s website.

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