Paris, the capital of theater and humor, has seen a dynamic one-woman show scene flourish for several years now. These one-woman shows are becoming increasingly popular. Mixing humor, confidences and social satire, they tackle a wide range of subjects: relationships, mental burdens, professional life, cultural origins and maternity.
Upcoming feminist shows in Paris and the Paris Region
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The one-woman show format, often more intimate than traditional shows, allows for a close relationship with the audience. The artists deliver a personal, often funny and hard-hitting view of their lives or society. This free, sometimes committed tone attracts a wide audience, looking for laughs but also authenticity. The aim is not only to make people laugh, but also to make them think, with a singular voice.
In Paris, numerous cafés-théâtres, small venues and major cultural venues regularly program these shows. The dynamism of the female comedy scene is driven by emerging artists as well as more established names, often from stand-up, TV or social networking. The diversity of styles and universes means there's a one-woman show for everyone.
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Shows by female comedians also find their audience through word-of-mouth and networking, with excerpts and sketches circulating massively. For audiences in search of funny, personal and modern shows, the one woman show in Paris is a cultural outing not to be missed.
Valérie Lemercier: on stage at Théâtre Marigny in Paris
The comedian returns with a new show from October 15, 2025 to January 3, 2026, a blend of self-assured elegance and a taste for the nonsensical. [Read more]
Laura Laune returns to the stage with her black humor at Grand Rex
Laura Laune presents her new show Glory Alleluia on January 30 and 31, 2026, at Le Grand Rex. A highly-anticipated one-woman show featuring black humor, acid writing and controlled provocation. [Read more]
Meryem Benoua at La Cigale: an evening of laughter and offbeat confidences
On February 2 and 3, 2026, Meryem Benoua presents her show Reflet at La Cigale, a one-woman show combining intimate sketches and biting humor. [Read more]
Marion Mezadorian on Craquage: the jubilant art of the fart.
After Pépites, Marion Mezadorian returns with Craquage, a show mixing humor and emotion, to be discovered from September 23, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Pépinière in Paris. [Read more]
True Tales of Sex, Success, & Sex and the City: meet the real Carrie Bradshaw at the Folies Bergère.
Meet the real Carrie Bradshaw! On April 26, 2026, the Folies Bergère welcomes Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City, with her one-woman show True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex and the City. Laughter, confidences, and New York glamour are guaranteed as you dive into the cult universe of Carrie and her friends. [Read more]
Fanny Ruwet at the Olympia: a new show to kick off 2026
Belgian comedian Fanny Ruwet takes to the legendary Olympia stage on January 2, 2026 with her new show On disait qu'on faisait la fête. A meeting between laughter and the absurdities of everyday life. [Read more]
Olympe de Gouges, more alive than ever: the voice of a free woman in the Divine Comedy?
In Olympe de Gouges, more alive than ever, Joëlle Fossier Auguste plays the famous feminist pioneer, at Théâtre La Divine Comédie in Paris from September 9, 2025. [Read more]
Parades: Diane Segard takes her neurotic characters from the web to the stage
With Parades, Diane Segard presents her first show on April 17 and 18 2026 at the Dôme de Paris. A funny, anguished one-woman show, populated by fragile, familiar characters. [Read more]
La Misérable: Julie Depardieu in a solo performance at Studio Marigny
Discover "La Misérable," a one-woman show by Catherine Privat performed by Julie Depardieu, at Studio Marigny starting October 3, 2025. [Read more]
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Upcoming feminist shows in Paris and the Paris Region
What's new in 2026: shows and plays to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region
