ADN, a theatrical thriller by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, has been extended at the Théâtre Michel in Paris through December 31, 2026. Based on real events and directed by Sébastien Azzopardi, the play blends a family investigation with high suspense and an immersive staging.
After a DNA test, Tomas discovers he is not the father of his child, but the uncle. Yet he insists he has no brother. Just as his mother is about to reveal the truth, he finds her dead. From this premise, ADN unfolds a thriller set in the United States, centered on a family secret and a criminal case.
Authors Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan drew on a real incident that occurred in Washington in 2014, while taking some liberties with the story to fit the stage. The play rests on a 360-degree staging that uses the theater space to immerse the audience in the action.
The production is directed by Sébastien Azzopardi, already linked to shows like La Dame Blanche or Chapitre XIII. On stage, the actors take on multiple roles within a setup where shifts in location and perspective accompany the progress of the investigation.
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ADN is back at the Théâtre Michel in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. The show is billed for a running time of 1h40.
Our review:
A true gem! If you love fast-paced plays, ADN is likely to captivate you. Orchestrated with remarkable ingenuity, Sébastien Azzopardi drags us into a gripping 1h40 whirlwind, with not a dull moment. Based on real events, this immersive show plunges you into the heart of a striking story, propelled by an original staging that will spin your head in every direction!
On the edge of interactive theatre, ADN wins with a punchy text elevated by six talented actors, each delivering multiple roles with brio. The dynamism and precision of the performances recall the breathless rhythm of Big Mother, for those who’ve seen it. Thanks to sliding panels that transform the stage in an instant, the piece moves through tableaux with remarkable fluidity, keeping the suspense at its peak.
Add to that a deftly dosed touch of humor from Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, and you have a theatrical thriller that’s as accessible as it is ambitious. Between tension and bursts of laughter, ADN is a show of great mastery. A true favorite!
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 30, 2026 to December 20, 2026
Location
Michel Theatre
38 rue des Mathurins
75008 Paris 8
Prices
€22 - €46
Official website
www.theatre-michel.fr



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