Octopus: immersive theater returns to Théâtre Le Ranelagh for a new season

An immersive show at the heart of a historic theater in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. Octopus, the creation from the company 5e Acte, returns for another season of performances. See it at Théâtre Le Ranelagh from September 19, 2026, to March 21, 2027, for a 360-degree theatrical experience.

Calling all lovers of unconventional theatre experiences! The Théâtre Le Ranelagh, a jewel of the 16th arrondissement, reopens its doors with the audacious new creation by the company 5e Acte: Octopus. Riding on the success of its launch earlier in 2026, this immersive venture returns for a brand-new season, to be staged from September 19, 2026 to March 21, 2027.

What makes the play special? A concept of immersive theatre at the very heart of a theatre. Forget the traditional stage and the stalls: this is a three-dimensional performance where the audience is clearly not confined to their seats.

And you won’t want to stay in your seat for long. You’ll wander through the various spaces of this historic building, where each room invites you to exchange with a character living out their own story in real time. In all, eight actors will lead you through as many adventures to experience beside them.

**Synopsis of the play Octopus at Le Ranelagh Theatre:**

May 1907. Industrialist Louis Mors hosts a marquee soirée in his music salon to unveil the spectacular launch of a trans-Saharan automobile race from the Cape to Paris. To mark the occasion, a roster of distinguished figures is assembled: an international star, a record-breaking driver, and a celebrated soprano.

But behind the glossy veneer of this gala night, a chilling rumor is growing: a mysterious, elusive criminal nicknamed "Octopus" is said to be stalking the guests. Threats, plots, and psychological tensions grip the gathering. The air crackles with tension: can you separate truth from fiction without becoming Octopus's puppet?

A bespoke, interactive theater experience

Choose which character you want to start with and follow the thread of the story. Each choice lets you explore a different facet of the plot, until the storylines cross and reveal the denouement of this gripping investigation.

The show thus becomes a fully personalized experience: each spectator builds their own path as curiosity and deduction guide them. A narrative that blends suspense, moments of comedy, emotion, and mystery.

Want to learn more and dive into the Ranelagh experience? All that's left is to reserve your session for these new autumn and winter dates!

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