In addition to immersive theater, which has seen significant growth in recent years and places the audience right in the middle of the actors' performances, another form of storytelling is gaining increasing popularity. This is interactive shows, where spectators play a crucial role by actively influencing the development of the plot.
In playlets of interactive theatre, the audience becomes an active participant in the story, as their series of choices directly shape the unfolding narrative. Whether through hand-raising votes, applause, or sometimes using remote controls and smartphone apps, viewers influence the direction of the performance.
The interactive play has the unique quality of never being the same from one performance to the next. The various elements—costumes, partners, key decisions—are determined on the spot by the audience members present that day. As a result, you can see the show multiple times, and it's highly unlikely you'll witness the same experience twice. It's an engaging challenge for the audience and demands great skill from the performers, who must be prepared to improvise across several potential scenarios.
Why? Why?: The podcast taking center stage at Théâtre Michel
At Théâtre Michel, Pourquoi ? Pourquoi ?, an interactive show suitable for children aged 6 and up, is based on Marine Baousson's podcast Petit Vulgaire. It invites young audiences to explore their curiosity and answer their questions in a fun and engaging way. [Read more]
How to become a Parisian in one hour? : Olivier Giraud's show at the Théâtre des Nouveautés
How to become a Parisian in one hour? Olivier Giraud explains it all with offbeat humor at the Théâtre des Nouveautés. This funny show, 100% in English, is ideal for tourists discovering Paris as well as for Parisians ready for self-deprecation! [Read more]
Impro ! A unique interactive show at the Théâtre de Nesle
Every Saturday evening, three actors and a musician improvise new scenes based on suggestions from the audience. An interactive family comedy show at the Théâtre de Nesle. [Read more]
Un soir sans fin: a temporal comedy at the Grand Point Virgule
“An Endless Night,” Stéphane Murat’s comedy, is running at the Grand Point Virgule until March 29, 2026. A humorous and romantic take on a time loop. [Read more]
Dernier coup de ciseaux: interactive detective comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover "Dernier coup de ciseaux," an interactive detective comedy by Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, at the Théâtre des Mathurins until June 30, 2026. [Read more]
Les Histoires À Double Tranchant: an interactive show whose ending depends on you - our opinion
Immerse yourself in a theatrical experience where the final outcome is up to you! During "Histoires À Double Tranchant", discover tales inspired by myths in an interactive show where you choose the story. [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix presents La Claque, an interactive play in which he revisits the history of the claque (applause) in theater. The show runs at the Gaîté Montparnasse from September 21, 2025 to May 26, 2026. [Read more]
La Soirée Criminelle: investigation, dinner and mystery in the heart of Paris
From October 15, 2025 to April 8, 2026, La Soirée Criminelle at La Main au Panier will combine interactive theater and fine dining in a detective atmosphere. An original immersion in a life-size investigation, to be experienced in public. [Read more]
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