The Bearer of History extended at the Petit Montparnasse until December 2026

The Bearer of History, Alexis Michalik’s debut play, is back at the Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse. The new run is scheduled from September 1 to December 19, 2026.

The play follows Martin Martin as he discovers a mysterious manuscript at his father’s funeral. This inciting moment opens a multi-layered tale where eras, continents, and characters echo one another in a fast-paced, literary investigation.

Created in 2011, Le Porteur d’Histoire has established itself as one of the standout works in Alexis Michalik’s career. The show won in 2014 the Molière Award for Best Living French Playwright and the Molière Award for Best Director of an independent theatre production.

On stage, five actors drive this choral construction, shifting from one character to another and from one setting to the next. The rotating cast includes, among others, Benjamin Alazraki, Chadia Amajod, Khalida Azaom, Fadila Belkebla, Justin Blanckaert, Patrick Blandin, Vanessa Cailhol, Stéphanie Caillol, and Vincent Deniard.

The play is aimed particularly at audiences seeking accessible contemporary theater, built around storytelling, suspense, and the interplay between everyday history and grand history.

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Since then, Alexis Michalik has written several highly watched plays, including Edmond and Une Histoire d’Amour. With Le Porteur d’Histoire, he revisits one of his foundational texts, still staged in an intimate venue in the 14th arrondissement.

Performances are scheduled from September 1 to December 19, 2026 at the Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse. The theater lists a running time of 1 hour 40 minutes.

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