The Théâtre Michel is hosting Pourquoi ? Pourquoi ?, an interactive show for children aged 6 and up, created by Marine Baousson. This stage adaptation of the popular youth podcast Petit Vulgaire, which launched four years ago and has garnered over 4 million listens, brings the podcast’s core concept of making complex topics accessible to the stage. The goal: to answer kids’ big questions with clarity and humor.
On set, the format centers around interaction. For each performance, children choose between two topics: volcanoes or dinosaurs, Lascaux Cave or the Eiffel Tower, cavities or the birth of babies. The selected subject then becomes the focus of the show for a few minutes. The style is intentionally simple and reminiscent of stand-up comedy, prioritizing spoken word, pacing, and engaging scientific and cultural content. Overall, it fits within the realm of live youth entertainment, blending humor with education.
Pourquoi ? Pourquoi ? is directed by Nicolas Vital, who is already collaborating with Marine Baousson on the adult version of Vulgaire. The performance features Perrine Megret, an actress and singer known for her work with the Franglaises, as well as Quentin Thiriau, a writer and actor trained at Cours Florent with experience in various audiovisual productions. The co-writing team includes Marine Baousson and Lucie Le Moine, a children's author. Musical direction is handled by Romain Baousson.
This project continues the journey of Marine Baousson, a comedian and podcast creator, whose show Vulgaire was honored at the Paris Podcast Festival. Through this stage adaptation, she expands on her mission of making science and culture accessible to children aged 6-10. The show puts kids right at the heart of the experience and offers an interactive, family-friendly adventure. Pourquoi ? Pourquoi ? is playing at Théâtre Michel until April 30, 2026.
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Dates and Opening Time
From February 23, 2026 to April 30, 2026
Location
Michel Theatre
38 rue des Mathurins
75008 Paris 8
Recommended age
From 6 years old
