Paris in April 2024 blossoms into a theatrical scene of unparalleled richness. Spring brings renewed energy to the city, and with it a myriad of captivating plays. Our meticulous selection guides you through the season's must-see shows.
The Parisian theater scene in April is a living tableau of diversity and creativity. Theatrical classics coexist with bold contemporary productions and avant-garde experiments. We've chosen shows that promise to deliver memorable evenings full of inspiration and pleasure.
April in Paris is the month when the city reinvents itself, opening up to new perspectives. The plays selected for this month reflect this renaissance, with varied themes and innovative stagings. They have been chosen for their artistic excellence, scenic originality and ability to establish an intense dialogue with the audience.
This April, Paris becomes a showcase for fascinating stories and moving performances. Each show is an invitation to escape, to reflect and to experience emotions in all their intensity.
This guide to the plays to see in Paris in April 2024 is a window onto the vibrant and eclectic world of Parisian theater. It offers the opportunity to discover remarkable works, experience unforgettable moments and engage with the capital's rich cultural landscape. For theater lovers and the curious, these shows promise to enrich your April evenings with magic, introspection and beauty.
The Turing Machine, the play about Alan Turing's true story, at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal
"Turing's Machine" is on at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal until April 27, 2024. Based on the true story of mathematician Alan Turing, the play has been a great success since its presentation at the Festival Off d'Avignon. [Read more]
Dear Parents, the comedy continues at the Théâtre de Paris until June 30
"Chers Parents", a comedy nominated for the 2022 Molières, is back at the Théâtre de Paris for its 3rd season. A spicy, humorous play to discover or re-discover. [Read more]
Tout va bien se passer, Alil Vardar's comedy at Comédie Saint-Martin
Tout va bien se passer is playing at the Comédie Saint-Martin. A comedy by Alil Vardar set at a bachelor party that threatens to upset the future marriage... [Read more]
Berlin Berlin, the award-winning comedy at the Théâtre Fontaine then extended at the Théatre des Nouveautés
Berlin Berlin, a critically acclaimed and Molière award-winning comedy, runs at the Théatre Fontaine until April 28, 2024, and will then be extended at the Théâtre des nouveautés from May 14 to July 7, 2024. Written by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, it takes place in Berlin during the Cold War and the existence of the Berlin Wall. [Read more]
Conseil de famille, back at the Comédie de Paris
Conseil de famille returns to the Comédie de Paris until June 30, 2024. The comedy tells the story of a mother who lets go and decides to have a good time. Her children are not so keen on the idea... [Read more]
Théâtre de la Colline, dedicated to contemporary and modern theatrical writing
The Théâtre de la Colline, located a stone's throw from the Père-Lachaise cemetery, is one of six national theaters. Today, its programming focuses on modern plays from the 20th and 21st centuries. [Read more]
"Big Mother": a journalistic thriller at the heart of current affairs at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
Attend "Big Mother", a captivating play at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens until May 31, 2024. [Read more]
Les Gros Patinent Bien at Théâtre Saint-Georges: an award-winning cartoon Odyssey
Dive into the world of Les Gros Patinent Bien, named Best Public Theater Show at the 2022 Molières, at Théâtre Saint-Georges until June 26, 2024. [Read more]
"Intra Muros", Alexis Michalik's play, at the Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris
Since September 2017, "Intra Muros", Alexis Michalik's fourth theatrical creation, has been performed at the Théâtre La Pépinière. The play returns to the stage, running from January 19 to May 5, 2024. [Read more]
Le Repas des Fauves, Molière award-winning comedy returns to Théâtre Hébertot
"Le Repas des Fauves", which won three Molières awards in 2011, returns to the Heberto Theatre until April 28, 2024. The comedy is set during the German Occupation in 1942. [Read more]
Macbeth, Shakespeare's tragedy at the Comédie-Française
"Macbeth" is performed at the Comédie-Francaise until July 20, 2024. Scheduled in the magnificent Salle Richelieu, the tragedy is an adaptation of Shakespeare's text. [Read more]
La Maison du Loup: Immersion in the heart of Jack London's tumultuous life at the Théâtre Rive Gauche in Paris
Immerse yourself in the world of Jack London with "La Maison du Loup", until May 19, 2024 at the Théâtre Rive Gauche. [Read more]
Montaigne, Les Essais, the extended one-man show at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
"Montaigne, Les Essais" runs at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse until June 8, 2024. The one-man show is an adaptation of Montaigne's Les Essais, performed by Hervé Briaux. [Read more]
Passeport: Alexis Michalik explores the quest for refugees at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris
Alexis Michalik's new play, "Passeport", offers a unique perspective on the situation of refugees in France, blending human drama with current reality. A play to discover at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris from January 26 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Alexis Michalik's "Edmond", the play that won 5 Molières, returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal
"Edmond", Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the theater in the 1st arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play continues to play in 2024, until June 15. [Read more]
Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, a unique cultural venue
The Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, just a stone's throw from La Chapelle station, offers a varied program of concerts, theater and opera. A place steeped in history, now a listed building. [Read more]
Pièce à conviction, the delirious investigation at the Comédie des 3 bornes
Pièce à conviction, a one-woman show by Alexiane Torres, is performed every Wednesday at 9pm at the Comédie des 3 bornes. The actress takes us on an investigation with endless twists and turns. [Read more]
A Streetcar Named Desire: the play adapted from the novel by Tennessee Williams at the Bouffes Parisiens
Tennessee Williams' memorable Un Tramway nommé Désir is adapted at Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens, from January 31 to April 28, 2024. [Read more]
Amanda Lear back on stage at Théâtre Libre in 'L'Argent de la vieille
Sponsored - Amanda Lear's grand return to the stage will be in the Italian comedy 'L'Argent de la vieille', directed by Raymond Acquaviva, at the Théâtre Libre from February 1 to May 5, 2024. [Read more]
Cyrano, extended to May 4 at Théâtre Lepic
"Cyrano", after its success on the Funambule Montmartre stage, is now on view at the Théâtre Lepic, until May 4, 2024. To play the part of our big-nosed hero, women and, for an unprecedented atmosphere, candlelight, commedia dell'arte style. [Read more]
Corneille's Le Menteur, Marion Bierry's successful adaptation at the Théâtre de Poche
Corneille's "Le Menteur" returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse from April 18 to June 28, 2024, following the success of the previous season. Marion Bierry's critically acclaimed adaptation and staging promise a Corneille classic like you've never seen before. [Read more]
An Irish Story at La Scala Paris
From February 11 to June 19, 2024, La Scala Paris presents "An Irish Story", a play by Kelly Rivière that takes us into the mysteries of her family. [Read more]
Le Montespan, best-selling novel by Jean Teulé, adapted for Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
The story of France's most famous cuckold, who dared to defy Louis XIV, Le Montespan, Jean Teulé's best-selling historical novel, settles down for its adaptation at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère until June 29, 2024. [Read more]
Clôture de l'amour, the play returns to Théâtre 14 from April 23 to May 4
"Clôture de l'amour" features two protagonists in the process of breaking up, playing at Théâtre 14 from April 23 to May 4, 2024. The play's special feature: the text is written in two long tirades. Premiered at the Avignon Festival in 2011, the play has been translated into 26 foreign editions and performed in 13 countries. [Read more]
Vive les Mariés: we tested the immersive dining experience at Tesoro d'Italia - new dates
Discover "Vive les Mariés", the immersive theater experience that combines comedy and upscale dining in a sumptuous setting. Join this culinary and artistic adventure in the heart of Paris's 10th arrondissement, at Le Tesoro d'Italia-Paradis restaurant on weekends for a special dinner on Saturdays from February 17, and on Sundays from February 4, 2024 for aperitivo formulas. We've tried it, we'll tell you! [Read more]
L'embarras du choix, the interactive play, is back at Gaîté Montparnasse!
L'embarras du choix returns to the Gaîté Montparnasse on March 20. Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino's interactive comedy invites you to take part in the show. [Read more]
Jean-Luc Reichmann at the Théâtre des Nouveautés with 'Le bracelet' by Isabelle Mergault
Host and comedian Jean-Luc Reichmann is back on stage at the Théâtre des Nouveautés with the comedy Le Bracelet, a play by comedian Isabelle Mergault, until May 5, 2024. [Read more]
Je t'aime à l'Italienne et à l'Algérienne at the Théâtre Les Enfants du Paradis in Paris
Je t'aime à l'Italienne et à l'Algérienne" transports you to a Mediterranean romantic comedy at the Théâtre Les Enfants du Paradis, Paris, from March 2 to May 1, 2024. [Read more]
Un Atelier pour deux at the Théâtre de Passy, with Véronique Jannot and Jean-Luc Moreau
Un Atelier pour deux, by Laurence Jyl, plays at the Théâtre de Passy from February 23 to May 5, 2024. In this lively comedy, we witness a woman's dilemma in a long and morose love affair. [Read more]
Rose Valland, the extraordinary story of espionage at Théâtre La Boussole
"Rose Valland - Sauver un peu de la beauté du monde", based on the true story of spy Rose Valland, is extended until April 27. The play is on at Théâtre La Boussole. [Read more]
Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse, a former café-concert venue
The Théâtre de la Gaité-Montparnasse is located in the Montparnasse district, in the 14th arrondissement. Inaugurated in 1868, the theater was originally a café-concert. [Read more]
Pauvre bitos - Le dîner de têtes, Jean Anouilh's comedy, at the Théâtre Hébertot
Pauvre bitos - Le diner de têtes runs at the Théâtre Hébertot until Sunday, April 28, 2024. First performed in 1956, Jean Anouilh's play initially received negative reviews, but is now being hailed by the critics! [Read more]
Cesar-winning actress Sara Giraudeau plays Le Syndrome de L'Oiseau at Théâtre du Petit St-Martin
In Le Syndrome de L'Oiseau, Sara Giraudeau plays the character of Eve, a psychological drama set behind closed doors, at the Théâtre Petit St-Martin from January 23 to April 20, 2024. [Read more]
No Limit at the Théâtre du Splendid from April
The comedy "No Limit" returns to the Théâtre du Splendid from April 5, 2024. No Limit, by Robin Goupil, is set during the Cold War, in 1964 to be precise. [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse, the history of theatrical claque
In the new year, Fred Radix is back with "La Claque", an interactive play in which he revisits the history of the claque (applause) in theater. The show runs at the Gaîté Montparnasse until June 25, 2024. [Read more]
Le jeu de l'amour et du hasard, Marivaux's play at the Lucernaire
Le jeu de l'amour et du hasard runs at Le Lucernaire until June 2, 2024. Following its success since its first performance on January 24, 2024, the play, directed by Frédéric Cherboeuf, has been extended. [Read more]
Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' adapted for the first time at Théâtre Michel
The American literary classic adapted for the stage for the first time at the Théâtre Michel by Xavier Simonin: Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, a harrowing plot set in the heart of a historic era, from February 1, 2024. [Read more]
Antigone, the classic revisited at La Folie Théâtre from February 8 to April 21, 2024
A timeless work with a modern message: Sophocles' "Antigone", tragedy reinvented at A la Folie Théâtre in Paris, a brilliantly revisited classic to be seen at La Folie Théâtre, Paris, from February 8 to April 21, 2024 [Read more]
"ADOS" at Grand Point Virgule: a teen odyssey for the whole family
"ADOS", the famous comedy show is back at the Grand Point Virgule in Paris until May 26, 2024. Dive into the world of teenagers every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. [Read more]
"The Reunification of the Two Koreas", the play with ten years of success at the Théâtre de la Porte St-Martin
Since its premiere in 2013 at the Odéon Théâtre de l'Europe, Joël Pommerat's La Réunification des deux Corées has been a great success. Now it's back for a re-creation at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, from April 24 to July 14, 2024. [Read more]
François Berléand plays Freud in "Freud et la Femme de Chambre" at Montparnasse
From January 20 to April 7, 2024, the Théâtre Montparnasse will be hosting a moving and comic play starring François Berléand as the father of modern psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, in "Freud et la Femme de Chambre." [Read more]
Bertolt Brecht, "La Bonne Âme du Se-Tchouan" on stage at Théâtre du Nord Ouest
One of German playwright Bertolt Brecht's iconic plays, La Bonne Âme du Se-Tchouan at the Théâtre du Nord Ouest in Paris, January 21 to May 26, 2024. [Read more]
C'est pas facile d'être heureux quand on va mal, the Molière-nominated comedy at Théâtre Lepic
C'est pas facile d'être heureux quand on va mal is playing at Théâtre Lepic until May 12, 2024. The comedy has been nominated for the Molière de la comédie 2024. [Read more]
Mes Copains d'abord: a humorous comedy at the Grand Point Virgule in Paris
Mes Copains d'abord (My Friends First) is the comedy show playing at the Grand Point Virgule in Paris, from October 26 to April 30, 2024. A comedy that promises plenty of laughs and food for thought! [Read more]
Dévorante, Eleonora Galasso's unfiltered one-woman show
"Dévorante" is Italian lifestyle writer Eleonora Galasso's first one-woman show. The play, which takes place in Eleonora Galasso's kitchen, runs at the Théâtre des Mathurins until May 30, 2024. [Read more]
Ludivine Sagnier in "Le Consentement" adapted for the stage, at Théâtre du Rond-Point
Vanessa Springora's deeply moving novel, already adapted for the cinema in 2023, in a new light as a stage adaptation starring Ludivine Sagnier at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, from March 7 to April 6, 2024. [Read more]
François Berléand presents "Extraits Extra" by Poiret & Serrault at Théâtre Montparnasse in Paris
In a series of sketches, Nicolas Briançon and François Berléand pay tribute to the funniest duo in French theater, Poiret and Serrault, from February 15 to April 28, 2024 at Petit Montparnasse. [Read more]
Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus, nominated 6 times at the Molières, continues at Théâtre Antoine
Adapted for the first time for the stage in France, the cult American film written by Tom Schulman is brought back to life on the Théâtre Antoine stage, with Stéphane Freiss in the lead role of Professor John Keating. A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until May 26, 2024. [Read more]
Jure Le: a play at the Théâtre de la Boussole
What if you let yourself be tempted by the first play by a talented young director? For those of you in the Paris region who are looking for an idea for an outing, alone or accompanied, discover Jure-le, by Marlène Grimmer. [Read more]
Les téméraires, a play about the Dreyfus affair at the Comédie Bastille
Les téméraires is a historical comedy focusing on the struggle of writer Émile Zola and filmmaker Georges Méliès during the Dreyfus Affair. The comedy runs at the Comédie Bastille until June 16, 2024. [Read more]
Chaos, improvised comedy at the Studio des Champs-Élysées
Chaos is the new creation by Compagnie d'Improvisation Eux, to be seen until April 30 at the Studio des Champs-Elysées. Following the success of Bio, the Compagnie Eux presents its new improvised show. [Read more]
Clémentine Célarié: "Je suis la maman du Bourreau", on stage at La Pépinière Théâtre
Immerse yourself in the poignant world of moral conflict and motherhood, brought to life by Clémentine Célarié on stage in "Je suis la maman du Bourreau", adapted from the novel by David Lelait-Helo (Prix Claude Chabrol 2022): a captivating performance at La Pépinière Théâtre from January 18, 2024. [Read more]
Mondial Placard, a comedy-satire of the corporate world at Théâtre Tristan Bernard
Côme de Bellescize's "Mondial Placard", a contemporary vaudeville at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard from January 19, 2024, takes a facetious look at the pitfalls of discrimination in the workplace. [Read more]
L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a comedy at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe: prolongations
Immerse yourself in the burlesque history of a French king with L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a historical show at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe, until April 29, 2024. [Read more]
Corneille's Le Cid at the Théâtre Artistic Athévains, a fiery classic from the theatrical repertoire!
Chimène loves Rodrigue and Rodrigue loves Chimène... until this love becomes impossible in the eyes of honor and this dilemma insinuates itself into their young souls. (Re)discover this classic play at the Théâtre Artistic Athévains in the 11th arrondissement of Paris! [Read more]
"C'est Décidé, Je Deviens Une Connasse!" at the Comédie Oberkampf in Paris
Discover "C'est Décidé, Je Deviens Une Connasse!", a hilarious show at the Comédie Oberkampf in Paris until May 5, 2024. [Read more]
"Le Plus Heureux des 3": a comedy to be discovered at Théâtre Edgar in Paris
Discover "Le plus heureux des 3", a comedy presented at the Théâtre Edgar in Paris from January 22 to May 14, 2024. Get ready to laugh [Read more]
"The Fisher King" adaptation of the cult film at Théâtre Le Splendid
Adapted for the first time in France, Terry Gilliam's cult film "The Fisher King" is showing at Théâtre Le Splendid, Paris, from February 7 to June 23, 2024. [Read more]
Ma Version de l'Histoire (My Version of History) at the Théâtre Michel: the heart of a 20-year relationship
"Ma version de l'histoire" (My side of the story), a captivating immersion in the reality of building a couple at the Théâtre Michel in Paris. [Read more]
"Et Pendant ce Temps Simone Veille!" at Comédie Bastille
"Et pendant ce temps, Simone veille!", a show retracing the fight for women's rights over the last century, runs at the Comédie Bastille until June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Women are always right, Men are never wrong at Passage to the Stars
Sacha Judaszko and Sophie Depooter's captivating comedy, "Les Femmes ont toujours raison, les hommes n'ont jamais tort", lights up the Passage vers les Étoiles stage until May 5, 2024. [Read more]
"La Porte à Côté": a romantic comedy with Michèle Laroque at the Théâtre Saint-Georges
Michèle Laroque and Grégoire Bonnet star in "La Porte à Côté", a captivating play at the Théâtre Saint-Georges from March 8. [Read more]
"Cette petite musique que personne n'entend" by Clarisse Fontaine at Théâtre des Mathurins
"Cette petite musique que personne n'entend": a reflection on female resilience at the Théâtre des Mathurins, by Clarisse Fontaine and Joeystarr, from February 9 to April 12. [Read more]
