Director and author Élodie Menant presents a new creation with Le gros qui fume, showing at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisienssince August 26, 2025. After triumphing at the2025 Festival Off Avignon, the play comes to the Paris stage for a series of performances scheduled from Tuesday to Saturday at 9 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Written by Élodie Menant and Gaston Ré, the comedy brings together Pierre Bénézit, Lauriane Escaffre, Marc Pistolesi, and Floriane Vincent. Inspired by a true story, it recounts the incredible journey of Juan, a radio host and successful author, heavy smoker, and soccer fan, whose life is turned upside down after losing a bet. From Buenos Aires to Paris, the hero goes through a series of events that are as funny as they are improbable, including a heart attack, unexpected encounters, and a search for meaning.
With Le gros qui fume, Élodie Menant, already awarded at the Molières for Est-ce que j'ai une gueule d'Arletty ? and nominated for Je ne cours pas je vole !, returns to a theater of reality tinged with humor and humanity. This 1 hour 20 minute show celebrates the randomness and detours of life through lively and warm staging.
Le gros qui fume can be seen at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens from August 26, 2025.
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Dates and Opening Time
Starts November 6, 2025
Location
Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
14 Rue Sainte-Isaure
75018 Paris 18
Prices
€23 - €38
Average duration
1 h
20 min
