Massacre à la Princesse is a contemporary play penned by Célia Chabut and showcased at Comédie Montorgueil – Scène des Halles. This humorous and satirical dark room subverts the iconic characters of fairy tales to offer a bold, reimagined take, aimed at a discerning audience.
In this reimagining, classic princesses are pushed aside from their traditional stories and struggle to navigate a harsh, gritty reality. Sleeping Beauty spirals into excess, Cinderella runs a successful business, and Snow White is dealing with a heartbreak. Their intertwined stories create a world where childhood archetypes are upended and deconstructed.
The story unfolds as a suspenseful confined setting, disrupted by the sudden appearance of a looming threat: a serial killer targeting princesses one after another. The investigation that follows drives the dramatic tension of a social satire blending popular references, dark humor, and the conventions of contemporary theater.
Presented as a fairy tale off-limits to those under 14, the show takes on a deliberately provocative tone. It continues the journey from its debut at the Avignon Off Festival, where it was performed from 2021 to 2024. The running time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The cast, rotating regularly, features among others Célia Chabut, Lucile Courbet, Camille Casanova, Virginie Stref, Roxane Michelet, Marie-Eve Carle, Estelle Milord, Cécile L’Heureux, and Soleil Bangba. Massacre à la princesse is currently playing at the Comédie Montorgueil and will be on stage until January 10, 2026.
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Dates and Opening Time
From December 30, 2025 to January 10, 2026
Location
Comédie Montorgueil
50 Rue d'Aboukir
75002 Paris 2
Recommended age
From 14 years old
