Le Chameau marks a rare milestone in Jean Reno's career: the actor steps onto the stage solo to tell his own story. Presented at the Théâtre Édouard VII in Paris, from December 1 to 31, 2026, the show runs Tuesday to Saturday at 7 p.m. Before this Paris engagement, it will tour Japan in May, June and July 2026, then visit Anthéa in Antibes on November 26, 27 and 28, 2026.
In this text he wrote, Jean Reno traces the making of an artist—from Casablanca to Hollywood. The narrative follows more than just a career the public knows well; it revisits the turning points, the doubts, the encounters, and the lines that shaped his journey. The actor discusses his relationship with the craft, the place of private life, and the physical and mental demands imposed by certain roles.
Directed by Ladislas Chollat, Le Chameau doesn’t take the shape of a lecture or a simple reminiscence. The show fuses text, music and imagery, with Pablo Lanty at the piano and eight songs woven into the narration. This musical dimension accompanies Jean Reno’s speech without turning the project into a full-blown concert.
Ladislas Chollat stages a set inspired by the comic book world, first in black and white, then in color. This visual approach gives shape to a life’s journey, straddling intimate memory and cinematic imagination. The director presents the piece as an unclassifiable, human, and poetic performance, built around direct, unfiltered speech.
Le Chameau speaks to audiences eager to see Jean Reno beyond his screen roles. The show may appeal to those who enjoy life stories, artists’ journeys, and stage forms where spoken word blends with live music. It’s not a boulevard comedy, nor a traditional musical, but an autobiographical one-man show led by an actor who revisits his roots, his craft, and his ghosts.
The production is not primarily aimed at very young children, nor at audiences seeking light, interactive entertainment. It targets viewers ready to follow a personal narrative that blends theatre, song, and cinema memory. With Le Chameau, Jean Reno presents a text focused on the foundations of his artistic journey. The show runs at Théâtre Édouard VII throughout December 2026.
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Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2026 to December 30, 2026
Location
Théâtre Edouard VII
Place Édouard VII
75009 Paris 9
