La Petite Boutique des Horreurs: the cult musical at Porte Saint-Martin

In September 2025, the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin welcomes La Petite Boutique des Horreurs, the cult musical comedy directed by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq, a member of the Comédie-Française. This funny, strange and family-friendly show is a stage adaptation of the American classic revisited by the creative tandem behind several acclaimed visual and inventive stage productions in recent years.

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The story of La Petite Boutique des Horreurs follows Seymour, a shy young flower store employee, mistreated by his boss and secretly in love with his colleague. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers and grows a mysterious plant with extraordinary... but rapidly alarming properties. For this carnivorous plant, hungry for human flesh, would soon demand sacrifices in exchange for glory and success.

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This new French production would follow in this footsteps, with artistic direction playing on the contrasts between humor and thrills, and particular care given to the set design, costumes and visual effects characteristic of the Lesort-Hecq duo's work. The show, lasting 2h15 with intermission, would be performed Wednesday to Saturday evenings, and Sunday matinees.

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La Petite Boutique des Horreurs would appeal to fans of musicals as well as families, teenagers and adults who enjoy narrative shows with a touch of strangeness. The recommended age of 12 and up would confirm an accessible approach, while retaining a slightly scary, offbeat tone. Very young viewers or those sensitive to horror elements may not be the core target audience, however.

This article is based on information available about the show. It is not based on direct viewing.

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