The Word Thief with Patrick Braoudé at the Passy Theatre

The Word Thief, a comedy by Alain Teulié, is on at the Théâtre de Passy in Paris from October 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Directed by Anne Bourgeois, it stars Patrick Braoudé, Violette Gamblin and Sébastien Chartier in a tale about writing and chance encounters.

Louis Vannier shoots to fame with his debut novel. But the book wasn’t written by him, and no one in his circle knows the truth. As his second manuscript stalls and the real author fades from view, Louis leaves Nice for Paris to track him down.

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That move was meant to recover the script he bought and salvage his reputation. Instead, it triggers a cascade of surprises that upend his life. The play turns this search into the starting point of a comedy about the making of art, the chase for success, and the encounters that redirect a life trajectory.

The show runs for 1 h 20. Performances take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 p.m., on Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. Tickets range from €15 for restricted view to €42 in Carré Or. A €13 rate is available for under-26s during the week, subject to availability.

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