Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2023 in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, the festival for young and old alike

The Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2023 in the Bois de Boulogne offers us the chance to spend a wonderful summer with the whole family, discovering delightful shows for all ages. Immersed in the world of the famous English poet, William Shakespeare, this festival offers a captivating encounter between art and nature.

The Théâtre de Verdure, nestled in the garden of the Pré Catelan, immerses visitors in Shakespeare's theatrical universe. The plays presented are inspired by his famous works such as "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Tempest", "Macbeth" and "Hamlet". As you wander through, you'll discover themed gardens borrowed from the playwright's worlds, creating a unique, immersive environment.

From June 1 to September 22, 2023, the site will be transformed into a festival stage. Puppet shows, storytelling, fables, comedy, circus arts, readings... invite audiences to discover or rediscover plays by great poets and playwrights such as Molière, Jean de la Fontaine and Shakespeare.

A wide range of shows to enjoy in this haven of peace and greenery in the 16th arrondissement. And enjoy the live entertainment we all miss so much.

Discover the program:

Création 2024

Les Jeux Oubliés

Revivals

• HAMLET William Shakespeare - Translation by Yves Bonnefoy / Directed by Audrey Bonnet
  From age 9
  Running time 2h25
• Petite Histoire Secrète du Bois de Boulogne / Théâtre Irruptionnel / Troupe du Théâtre de Verdure
  From 8 years
  Running time 1h10
  19 performances / Saturday June 17 to Saturday September 9 at 5pm or 7pm
  
• Oncléléphant / Compagnie Le Bal Rebondissant
  From age 3
  Running time 45 minutes
  12 performances / Saturday June 17 to Sunday July 23 at 11 a.m.
  
• The Comédie Française goes "green"
  Two special readings on July 11 and July 14 at 11am
  

Shows for young audiences

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• Parade (Petite) / Ensemble Lab///SeM - Mathilde Vrignaud
  From 8 months
  Running time 35 minutes
  Sunday July 2 at 11am
  Les Djazzelles / Bal pour les tout petits
  Running time 1h
  Wednesday July 19 at 4pm
  
• LE POMPON - Concert jeune public / Emanuel Bémer - L'Association d'Idées
  From 8 years
  Running time 50 minutes
  Wednesday, August 23 at 11am
  
• Contes du Temps Passé / Charles Perrault - Compagnie Théâtre de la Demeure
  From age 7
  Running time 1h10
  Wednesday August 23 - 5pm - Wednesday August 30 - 11am
  
• Histoires Cachées Ici - Balade contée / Ariane Pawin - Compagnie La Fausta
  From age 5
  Running time 45 minutes
  Saturday August 26 - Sunday August 27 - 11am
  

Shows for all ages

• Les deux frères et le lion / Théâtre Irruptionnel
  From age 12
  Running time 1h
  13 performances / Sunday June 18 to Tuesday August 2
  Sur les Chantiers de l'Éternité / Mathieu Genet et la Compagnie MY NAME IS
  From age 9
  Running time 1h10
  3 performances / Wednesday August 30 to Saturday September 9 at 9pm
  
• A Midsummer Night's Dream / William Shakespeare - Compagnie ADN - traduction Jean-Michel Déprats
  From 8 years
  Running time 1h20
  10 performances / from August 19 to September 10 at 5pm or 7pm
  
• L'échappée - Récit d'un coureur cycliste / Cyril Fragnière - Compagnie Fracas 01 - From age 9 - Running time 55 minutes - 4 performances / from August 19 to September 3 at 11am
  
• À table, chez nous, on ne parlait pas / Théâtre Irruptionnel - Hédi Tillette de Clermont-Tonnerre
  From age 14
  Running time 1h
  5 performances / August 23 to September 2 at 3pm
  
• La Fontaine en 10 leçons / Jérôme Hauser - Compagnie Jérôme Hauser
  From age 7
  Running time 1h
  3 performances / July 26 to 30, 11am
  

Concerts

• Tânia Raquel Caetano & Philippe de Sousa / Fado
  Running time 1h
  Wednesday, July 12 - 9pm
  
• Théo et Valentin Ceccaldi / Jazz
  Running time 1h
  Monday July 17 - 21h
  
• Zahratane en duo / Traditional Sephardic songs
  Running time 1h
  Wednesday, July 26 - 9pm
  
• Thibault Walter & Gaël Ascal / Industrial chamber jazz
  Duration 1h
  Wednesday August 2 - 21h
  Emanuel Bémer / L'impossible anthologie de la chanson française
  Duration 1h
  Wednesday August 23 - 21h
  
• Closing party! - Le Bal des Martine / Bal Pop / Écran Total DJ set Camille Lockhart
  Sunday, September 10 - 7:30pm
  

Readings

• Goyav de Frans' : histoire sortie de sous le tapis / Hannaë Grouard-Boullé
  From age 11
  Running time 45 minutes
  Saturday June 17 - 5 pm
  Brûlé Dehors / Jérôme Villedieu
  From age 13
  Running time 1 hour
  Saturday July 22 - 6 pm
  
• Le Trésor des Humbles / Maurice Maeterlinck
  From age 16
  Running time 1h
  Wednesday, August 2 - 7pm
  
• Anne Christine et Philippe / Philipe Descola, adapted by Emanuela Pace and Arnaud Churin
  From age 14
  Running time 1h
  Saturday, August 26 - 19h
  
• La part sombre / Maï David and Gaëlle Héraut
  From age 16
  Running time 50 minutes
  Saturday, September 9 - 3pm
  
• Souterrain / Raphaël Bocobza
  From age 14
  Running time 1h15
  Sunday, September 10 - 2:30pm
  

Les irruptionnantes

• Free events from June 30 to August 30

This festival is a true discovery, an opportunity to marvel at the diversity of the performing arts and take part in an enriching cultural experience in a verdant, poetic setting. So don't miss your chance to discover this jewel of the Bois de Boulogne during the Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2023. See the full program.

Note that free parking is available at the entrance to the Jardin Shakespeare, in front of the Pré Catelan restaurant. Otherwise, take the metro to Porte Maillot, Ranelagh or Porte Dauphine. Tickets cost €8 for shows for young audiences, €10 for concessions and €15 for concerts and shows.