Stop being nice, be real! in relationships at the Tristan Bernard Theatre

Stop being nice, start being real! (in a relationship) lands at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, running from November 18 to December 23, 2026. This comedy puts the woes of romantic communication front and center, with Thomas d’Ansembourg, Camille Bardery and François Nambot.

The story follows Céline and Arthur, who meet on a dating app before diving into a relationship. After the initial dates come the habits, then the disagreements and rising frustrations. Thomas d’Ansembourg steps in to help them navigate these everyday tensions. The setup also invites the audience to join in on this exploration of how couples communicate.

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The author of Quit Being Nice, Be Real! takes part here both in writing and performance. The play is credited to Danielle Proulx, Guy Corneau, Camille Bardery, Ivan Calbérac, and Thomas d’Ansembourg. Ivan Calbérac also directs the production.

This production freely reimagines L’amour dans tous ses états, with a new staging. It brings to life a couple’s story performed by actors alongside a segment devoted to the mechanics of communication. Performances are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., and Wednesdays at 9 p.m.

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