Parisian theaters are currently buzzing with productions as varied as they are rewarding. Fans of the classics can look forward to revisiting the timeless works that have marked the history of theater, while fans of the new will marvel at contemporary creations that dare to push the boundaries of staging and acting.
The coming months also promise their share of discoveries and rediscoveries. Paris, always at the forefront of cultural innovation, will welcome bold new plays, where modernity meetsexperimentation. These upcoming shows are an opportunity to plunge into stories that reflect our times, questioning the world with acuity and sensitivity.
From light-hearted comedies to thought-provoking dramas, the Parisian theater scene is a mirror of human and artistic diversity. It's in this spirit that Paris theaters continue to offer unique experiences, making every evening an unforgettable experience.
To attend a play in Paris is to immerse yourself in a world where the art of storytelling is lived and shared live. It's an invitation to let yourself be transported by the magic of live performance, in a city where theatrical tradition reinvents itself day after day.
Berlin Berlin returns to the Théâtre des Nouveautés: our review
Berlin Berlin is returning to the Théâtre des Nouveautés in Paris from September 17, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Anne Charrier, Guillaume Bouchède, and Patrick Haudecœur star in the comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, directed by José Paul. [Read more]
Menopause: Alex Goude’s musical at the Apollo
Menopause, Alex Goude’s musical, extends its run at the Apollo Theatre through June 30, 2027. Four women gathered in a department store navigate this life stage with song, dance and humor. [Read more]
The Word Thief with Patrick Braoudé at the Passy Theatre
Patrick Braoudé, Violette Gamblin and Sébastien Chartier perform Le Voleur de mots at the Théâtre de Passy in Paris, from October 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Anne Bourgeois stages Alain Teulié’s comedy about an author who hides the origin of his books. [Read more]
The Bichons: the Goncourt brothers on stage at the Two Donkeys
Les Bichons brings together Patrick Préjean, Pierre Douglas, and Sylvain Lamy at the Théâtre des Deux Ânes in Paris until December 17, 2026. A comedy inspired by the journal of the Goncourt brothers, straddling literature and rivalries. [Read more]
The Fifth District's Madwoman: Éléonore Bauer's comedy at the Gymnase
La Folle du 5ème, d’Eléonore Bauer, is playing at Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris until December 31, 2026. This three-hander upends a couple’s routine with the arrival of a neighbor. [Read more]
A harmless little game at Folie Théâtre in Paris
A harmless little game with no consequences, by Jean Dell and Gérald Sibleyras, is on at Folie Théâtre until November 8, 2026. Arnaud Allain directs this couple’s comedy, running Friday to Sunday at 8 p.m. [Read more]
Sheila O’Connor: I’ll be 14 for the rest of my life at the Mathurins
Sheila O’Connor, the Penelope from La Boum, revisits her journey in J’aurai 14 ans toute ma vie. With Bertille Mirallié, she stars in this show directed by Philippe Calvario at the Théâtre des Mathurins, running until December 31, 2026. [Read more]
The Scorpionfish: Samuel Labarthe at Poche Montparnasse
Samuel Labarthe stars in Le Poisson-Scorpion by Nicolas Bouvier at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse in Paris, running since September 2, 2026. Catherine Schaub stages this tale of a traveler immobilized in Ceylon. [Read more]
Memories of the Olympia returns to the Funambule Montmartre
Memoirs of the Olympia is on at Funambule Montmartre from September 5, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Tito Clément and Romain Budin sing their way through the backstage of the Paris venue, in a staging by Laurent Malot. [Read more]
The Sense of Humour: Claudia Tagbo and Florent Peyre at Théâtre Antoine
Claudia Tagbo, Florent Peyre, Arié Elmaleh and Élise Diamant star in Le Sens de l’humour at the Théâtre Antoine, in Paris, from September 16, 2026 to January 10, 2027. The comedy by Sacha Judaszko and Fabrice Donnio centers on a dinner overturned by a burst of laughter. [Read more]
The Cloud Boy: Ethan Oliel at La Scala Paris
Ethan Oliel, the Molière 2024 prize for Best Male Revelation, presents Le Garçon nuage at La Scala Paris until January 3, 2027. A poetic solo show about a young man who takes refuge in his imagination. [Read more]
I hope our children will fare better than we did at the Pépinière.
Rudy Milstein presents I Hope Our Children Will Be Better Off Than We Are at La Pépinière in Paris, running until December 5, 2026. Anne Marivin and Ariane Mourier play two friends confronted with a choice that upends their motherhood. [Read more]
Walt, Disney’s Madness: Snow White on Stage at La Huchette
Clément Vieu portrays Walt Disney in a one-man show about the making of Snow White. Walt, the Disney Mania, by Fanny Dupin and Damien Maric, is playing at Théâtre de la Huchette in Paris through November 21, 2026. [Read more]
Le Plancher: The Story of Jeannot at the Montparnasse Theatre
Le Plancher brings Perrine Le Querrec's novel to life at Théâtre Montparnasse in Paris, running until October 25, 2026. Nicolas Dégremont, with cello accompaniment, tells the story of Jeannot and his words carved into wood. [Read more]
Novecento : Antoine Bonnin tells the story of Baricco's pianist at the Mathurins
Antoine Bonnin stars as Novecento in Alessandro Baricco’s Novecento at the Théâtre des Mathurins, in a production directed by Kelly Rolfo. The tale of a pianist born aboard a liner is on stage on Thursdays at 9 p.m. through December 17, 2026. [Read more]
Les Chatouilles: Andréa Bescond at Théâtre de l’Œuvre
Andréa Bescond brings back Les Chatouilles or the Dance of Anger at Théâtre de l’Œuvre in Paris through December 21, 2026. A one-woman show that threads memoir and dance, suitable for audiences 16 and older. [Read more]
Sing and Shut Up: Laurent Ruquier and Vincent Niclo at the Theater
Laurent Ruquier and Vincent Niclo are performing Chante et tais-toi at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, through December 30, 2026. Anne Bourgeois directs this Ruquier-penned comedy about a successful singer and his private life. [Read more]
Viva Verdi: the Italian composer on stage at Hébertot
Viva Verdi recounts the lives of Giuseppe and Giuseppina Verdi at the Théâtre Hébertot through December 6, 2026. Pierre-Olivier Scotto and Raymond Acquaviva are behind this theatrical and musical fiction centered on the composer. [Read more]
A Hint of Friendship: A Thriller at La Bruyère Theatre
A hint of friendship tests the loyalty of a couple in 1960s Argentina. Philippe Froget’s thriller, staged by Chloé Froget, runs at Théâtre La Bruyère in Paris through December 30, 2026. [Read more]
Relationshit: a comedy about the world of work at Studio Hébertot
Relationshit returns to Studio Hébertot from October 22 to December 5, 2026. Antoine Sentis directs the unspoken truths of a startup on the brink of bankruptcy, in a comedy for ages 12 and up. [Read more]
London's Forgotten Women: Jack the Ripper at the Ice Palace
The Forgotten Women of London recasts the Jack the Ripper case through the eyes of Whitechapel’s women. Alexandra Bialy’s play is staged at the Palais des Glaces in Paris, with performances running until December 30, 2026. [Read more]
Les Pensées: a children's theatre for ages 8 and up in Paris
Les Pensées turns philosophy into a game for children eight and up, at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris from October 14 to 17, 2026. Two actors and a musician accompany Ida and Paul's discoveries. [Read more]
Maître Mô: Three Real-Life Tales of Justice on Stage
Hilaire Besse adapts the stories of lawyer Jean-Yves Moyart in Maître Mô, at Le Funambule Montmartre until January 5, 2027, then at La Scala from January 13 to March 31. A one-man show centered on three real cases. [Read more]
The Terrible Lovers: Cocteau and Marais at La Scène Libre
Les Amants Terribles tells the story of the relationship between Jean Cocteau and Jean Marais during the Occupation. The play by Carole Giacobbi and Stéphane Vauthier is back on at La Scène Libre in Paris, running until January 17, 2027. [Read more]
Kessel, Freedom at Any Cost Returns to Théâtre La Bruyère
Franck Desmedt reprises Kessel, la liberté à tout prix, au Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère du 12 octobre au 28 décembre 2026. This one-man show by Mathieu Rannou traces the life of the writer and renowned journalist. [Read more]
Renversante: a family-friendly theatre at the Mathurins in Paris
Renversante envisions a society ruled by women to challenge stereotypes from age 8. Léna Bréban directs Florence Hinckel’s adaptation, playing at the Mathurins until December 15, 2026, followed by a post-show discussion. [Read more]
The Glitter of Their Lives: Mickaël Délis at La Scala Paris
Mickaël Délis explores fatherhood and lineage in Les Paillettes de leur vie, the third installment of his trilogy on masculinity, at La Scala Paris through December 23, 2026. [Read more]
Iberiscènes: a new theatre festival in Ivry-sur-Seine
Iberiscènes launches its first edition at Théâtre El Duende in Ivry-sur-Seine, from 15 to 18 October 2026. Readings and discussions highlight Iberian and Latin American works, with a free closing event. [Read more]
Potted Potter returns to Théâtre du Gymnase: the Harry Potter saga in 70 minutes
Potted Potter returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris from October 17, 2026 to January 17, 2027. This French-language parody distills the seven Harry Potter books into 70 minutes. Discover our review of the first season. [Read more]
My Wertheimer side: Chloé Oliveres at Théâtre Lepic
In On My Wertheimer Side, Chloé Oliveres traces her maternal lineage and the threads of family transmission. This solo show is playing at Théâtre Lepic in Paris, on Tuesday evenings at 9:00 PM, since September 22, 2026. [Read more]
Yvelines Theatre 2026: 50 free performances in the 78
Yvelines Théâtre is back from October 16 to November 15, 2026, presenting 50 free performances across the department. Theatre, circus, magic and puppetry form the lineup of this second edition. [Read more]
Pierre Arditi and Isabelle Carré in Le Père in Paris: dates and showtimes
Pierre Arditi and Isabelle Carré star in Florian Zeller’s Le Père at the Théâtre Édouard VII in Paris. Evening performances will shift from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. as of November 26, 2026, while Sunday matinees stay at 4 p.m. [Read more]
Alexis Michalik's Edmond returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik’s third play, which premiered at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in 2016, is still on at the Théâtre du Ier arrondissement. After earning more than five Molières, the show returns on 2 October 2026. [Read more]
Napo returns to La Comédie Bastille in Paris in September 2026.
After a first run in the spring, Napo returns to the Comédie Bastille in Paris from September 10, 2026. Éric Delcourt embodies a Napoleon thrust into 2026 and into the presidential race. [Read more]
The Only Child: David Lescot at the Abbesses in Paris
David Lescot presents The One and Only Child at the Abbesses theatre in Paris, from October 7 to 17, 2026. Seven performers recount the arrival of a child and its emancipation in a spoken musical comedy. [Read more]
Amadeus at the Théâtre Marigny: Mozart and Salieri Go Head-to-Head on Stage
Amadeus by Peter Shaffer returns to the Théâtre Marigny from October 7, 2026. Olivier Solivérès directs Jérôme Kircher and Thomas Solivérès in the face-off between Salieri and Mozart. [Read more]
Paul Palandin's Memoirs on the Parisian Stage
The Memoirs of Paul Palandin, a comedy by Grégory Corre directed by Christophe Canard and Constance Carrelet, is on at Scène Parisienne until January 2, 2027. The show is recommended for ages 12 and up. [Read more]
What is time? : Stanislas Roquette restages Saint Augustine at the Poche-Montparnasse
Stanislas Roquette returns with Qu’est-ce que le temps ? at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse since 6 October 2026. Directed by Denis Guénoun, this one-man show adapts Book XI of Saint Augustine’s Confessions. [Read more]
The Maids by Jean Genet at Théâtre Pixel, directed by Marina Delavau
Collectif 42 presents The Maids, Jean Genet's play, at Théâtre Pixel in Paris, with performances on Friday evenings at 9:15 p.m. through November 20, 2026. Marina Delavau directs this production, with Thomas Briquet, Marie Hamamdjian, and Alix Petitgenet in the cast. [Read more]
The Bearer of History extended at the Petit Montparnasse until December 2026
Alexis Michalik's Le Porteur d’Histoire returns to the Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse in Paris from September 1 to December 19, 2026. An adventure play blending mystery, historical narrative, and a literary treasure hunt. [Read more]
All the Brilliant Things: Laurence Gray at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre
Laurence Gray stars in Toutes les choses géniales at Théâtre de l’Œuvre from October 5 to December 22, 2026, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. [Read more]
Shut your trap (middle finger), six love stories at the Théâtre du Chariot
Shut Your Trap (the middle finger), written and directed by Marie Bucas-Français, brings six characters to the Théâtre du Chariot in Paris. See it Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 p.m., through October 27, 2026. [Read more]
The Life Ahead: Myriam Boyer returns to the role of Madame Rosa at the Studio des Champs-Élysées
Myriam Boyer stars in La Vie devant soi in an adaptation by Tigran Mekhitarian at the Studio des Champs-Élysées, running October 22 to December 20, 2026. [Read more]
Satie in freedom: François Marthouret reads the composer at Poche-Montparnasse
With Satie Unleashed, François Marthouret brings Erik Satie’s texts to the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. Accompanied at the piano by Vadim Sher for the October sessions, this reading runs on Sundays at 3:00 PM through November 1, 2026. [Read more]
Judith Magre and Éric Naulleau revisit Ionesco at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse
Judith Magre and Éric Naulleau devote a talk to Eugène Ionesco at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. On stage since September 7, 2026, the event combines readings with reflections on the writer, Mondays at 7 p.m. [Read more]
Jerusalem at the Théâtre des Mathurins: a play about exile and shared memories
Ismaël Saidi’s Jérusalem returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins starting September 20, 2026. This play about exile and family memories is performed on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.; eight more performances are scheduled through December 6. [Read more]
The Loop heads to Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris in 2026
The Loop, Robin Goupil’s comedy that won the 2025 Molière Award for Best Comedy, is on at Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris until November 15, 2026. [Read more]
Call Me Walt: Intimate Portrait of Disney’s Founder Extended at the Apollo Theatre
Call Me Walt returns to the Apollo Theatre in Paris from October 8, 2026, to April 24, 2027. Julien Baptist's play delves into the family dynamics of Disney's founder, with a renewed cast. [Read more]
ADN, the extended theatrical thriller at Théâtre Michel
ADN, a theatrical thriller by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, directed by Sébastien Azzopardi, has been extended at Théâtre Michel in Paris until December 31, 2026. Our review. [Read more]
The Dead Poets Society returns to Théâtre Libre
Dead Poets Society, a stage adaptation of the cult film directed by Olivier Solivérès, returns to Théâtre Libre in Paris from September 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
Pan's Prelude: Maxime Lombard reads Jean Giono at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse
Maxime Lombard performs Prélude de Pan by Jean Giono at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. This reading, on stage since August 31, 2026, plays on Mondays at 9 p.m., with performances running through November 2. [Read more]
Family Dinner at Café de la Gare in Paris in 2026
Family Dinner, a comedy by Joseph Gallet and Pascal Rocher, remains on the Café de la Gare’s program in Paris in 2026. A tense family gathering around Alexandre’s thirtieth birthday. [Read more]
Oliver Twist, Dickens in a musical at Le Lucernaire
Oliver Twist returns to the Lucernaire in Paris from September 9, 2026. This family-friendly musical based on Charles Dickens is directed by Ned Grujic. [Read more]
Forget Me at the La Bruyère Theatre in Paris in 2026
Forget Me, a play adapted from Matthew Seager's In Other Words, is on at Théâtre La Bruyère in Paris in 2026. An intimate exploration of love, memory, and Alzheimer's disease. [Read more]
Intra Muros by Alexis Michalik at La Pépinière in 2026
Entre Muros by Alexis Michalik continues at La Pépinière Théâtre in Paris in 2026. A contemporary play that interweaves prison, a choral narrative, and a theatrical mise en abyme. [Read more]
The Turing Machine, the play about Alan Turing, returns to the Théâtre Michel
La machine de Turing (Turing's Machine) will run at the Théâtre Michel from September 25, 2025 to January 3, 2026. 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]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix brings to his show, La Claque, an interactive piece in which he chooses to revisit the history of the claque (applause) in the theater. A production on the Gaîté Montparnasse bill, running from 21 September 2025 to 23 May 2027. [Read more]
Pétanque wasn’t being played in the Warsaw Ghetto at the Montparnasse Theatre.
There wasn’t any pétanque being played in the Warsaw ghetto; Eric Feldman’s one-man show, directed by Olivier Veillon, is on at the Montparnasse Theatre until October 27, 2026. [Read more]
Big Mother extended at Les Béliers Parisiens through August 2026
Big Mother, Mélody Mourey’s political-journalistic thriller, has been extended at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens in Paris through August 23, 2026, with performances from Tuesday to Sunday. [Read more]
All the Blue of the Sky, Mélissa Da Costa's novel at Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris
Tout le bleu du ciel, adaptation of Mélissa Da Costa's novel directed by Mikaël Chirinian, arrives at Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris from September 3 to December 5, 2026. [Read more]
Napoleon at Poche-Montparnasse: Maxime d’Aboville recounts the Emperor
Maxime d’Aboville presents Napoleon at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse from August 31, 2026 to January 25, 2027. This historical one-man show, performed on Mondays at 7 p.m., draws on the writings of Hugo, Chateaubriand, Tolstoy, and Jean d’Ormesson. [Read more]
The Big Guys Are Skating Well at La Pépinière Théâtre in 2026
Les Gros Patinent Bien, the Pierre Guillois and Olivier Martin-Salvan show that won at the Molières, remains on the bill at La Pépinière Théâtre in Paris in 2026, bringing its trademark world of cardboard boxes and burlesque adventure. [Read more]
Le Cid blows a fuse, back in Paris at the Théâtre Hébertot
Le Cid goes off the rails, Caroline Vigneaux’s adaptation of Le Cid, returns to Théâtre Hébertot in Paris from September 18, 2026, to January 3, 2027. A version in alexandrines also pitched for younger audiences. [Read more]
The Foolish Age with Michèle Laroque and Kad Merad at the Folies
Michèle Laroque and Kad Merad are back together in L’Âge Bête, a comedy written and directed by Olivier Baroux, at the Folies Bergère in Paris from October 7 to 24, 2026. [Read more]
La Promesse de l'Aube, the adaptation of Romain Gary's novel at Théâtre de la Contrescarpe
The adaptation of Romain Gary's La Promesse de l’Aube by Tigran Mekhitarian is returning to Théâtre Le Contrescarpe from 8 August 2026. [Read more]
Ukraine Diaries: Hugo Becker plays Hazanavicius at the Marigny
Ukraine Notebooks by Michel Hazanavicius lands at Studio Marigny in Paris from October 3, 2026 to January 24, 2027. Hugo Becker performs the solo on stage, a tale born from encounters in Ukraine. [Read more]
La Joie, Olivier Ruidavet's one-man show at the Théâtre de Paris
La Joie, a one-man show adapted from Charles Pépin’s novel by Olivier Ruidavet, arrives at Théâtre de Paris – Salle Réjane from October 1 to November 21, 2026. [Read more]
The Roast, Amanda Sthers' new comedy in Paris
The Roast, Amanda Sters' comedy directed by Benjamin Elharrar, extends at the Comédie Saint-Martin in Paris until May 3, 2027. A dinner among friends reveals the group’s prejudices and tensions. [Read more]
Arsène Lupin at the Le Ranelagh Theatre: a play for ages 7 and up
Arsène Lupin heads to Paris's Théâtre Le Ranelagh from September 17, 2026, to January 17, 2027. Delphine Piard reimagines Maurice Leblanc’s gentleman thief in a crime comedy suitable for audiences aged 7 and up. [Read more]
Les Rochambelles, a historical drama at Théâtre Michel
Les Rochambelles, a play by Valérie Demay directed by Merryl Beaudonnet and Charlotte Bigeard, runs at Théâtre Michel in Paris from 25 September 2026 to 2 January 2027. [Read more]
Star Merchants extended at the Splendid: our review
Star Traders, a play by Anthony Michineau directed by Julien Alluguette, has been extended at the Splendid in Paris until January 3, 2027. Our review. [Read more]
Le Secret de Sherlock Holmes: the play returns to Paris at Café de la Gare
A detective comedy, The Secret of Sherlock Holmes is not an adaptation of Conan Doyle's novel, but a new play set in the world of the mythical detective, Sherlock Holmes. More specifically, the play recounts the famous meeting between Sherlock and his faithful investigator, Doctor Watson. [Read more]
Lapland: A Comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
Laponie, a comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, will be staged at the Théâtre de la Renaissance from September 18, 2026, to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
Joyful Mayhem: The Story of Women in Parisian Theatre
Joyeux Bordel traces the story of women from 1789 to the present day through two actresses, weaving together historical narration and intimate journeys. The play runs at the Comédie des 3 Bornes in Paris from September 19, 2026. [Read more]
2:22 A Ghost Story: Louane and Guillaume Labbé in a thriller at Théâtre Fontaine in Paris
2:22 A Ghost Story brings its haunted locked-room drama to Théâtre Fontaine with Louane Emera, Guillaume Labbé, Constance Dollé and Valentin de Carbonnières. A supernatural thriller to discover in Paris from September 15, 2026. [Read more]
La Zone Indigo de Mélody Mourey prolongée aux Béliers
Mélody Mourey’s Indigo Zone extended at the Béliers
La Zone Indigo, a forward-looking thriller written and staged by Mélody Mourey, has been extended at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens until December 31, 2026. [Read more]
Ubu Roi returns to the Théâtre de Paris with André Marcon
Ubu Roi, Alfred Jarry’s play directed by Daniel Benoin, returns to the Théâtre de Paris from 16 September 2026, with André Marcon in the title role. [Read more]
Marguerite Duras's The Pain, adapted for Théâtre du Gymnase
Marguerite Duras's The Pain is staged at the Petit Gymnase in Paris from October 6 to December 9, 2026. Virginie Gaillard directs this account of the wait for Robert Antelme's return. [Read more]
Suzanne : Catherine Hiegel takes on the role of Valadon at Théâtre Montparnasse
Catherine Hiegel stars as the painter Suzanne Valadon in Suzanne at the Théâtre Montparnasse in Paris starting September 25, 2026. A play about her stormy relationship with her son Maurice Utrillo. [Read more]
You can call yourself Alain and save the world at Théâtre Michel.
We Could Be Called Alain and Save the World, a comedy by Loïc Bartolini and Jean Chaffard-Luçon, lands at Théâtre Michel in Paris in October 2026. [Read more]
La Tresse, Laetitia Colombani's novel on stage
La Tresse, an adaptation of Laetitia Colombani’s novel brought to the stage by director Johanna Boyé, is heading to the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris from 25 September 2026 to 10 January 2027. [Read more]
The Marriage of Figaro with Vincent Dedienne at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre in Paris
The Marriage of Figaro, Beaumarchais's enduring classic staged by Alain Françon, arrives at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin with Vincent Dedienne, running from 26 September 2026 to 3 January 2027. [Read more]
Article 353 of the Penal Code at the Petit Saint-Martin
Adapted from Tanguy Viel's novel, Article 353 of the Penal Code is on stage at Théâtre du Rond-Point from
Oh, the Beautiful Days with Catherine Frot at the Bouffes Parisiens
Catherine Frot returns to the role of Winnie in Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days, directed by Marc Paquien, at the Bouffes Parisiens in Paris, from September 23 to November 1, 2026. [Read more]
The Land of Men, Saint-Exupéry adapted for Contrescarpe
Terre des hommes, adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s tale by Pierre Devaux, returns to Théâtre Le Contrescarpe in Paris from August 28, 2026. [Read more]
Denial, Sophie Cottin's play at the Théâtre de Paris
Déni, Sophie Cottin's play directed by Raphaëlle Cambray, arrives at Théâtre de Paris – Salle Réjane from September 18, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
Tribulations of a Local Muslim: Ismaël Saidi at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Tribulations of a Local Muslim, Ismaël Saidi's autobiographical solo performance, arrives at the Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris from September 19 to December 26, 2026. [Read more]
Clément Viktorovitch at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle
Clément Viktorovitch presents The Art of Not Saying at Arena Porte de la Chapelle on February 16, 2027 at 8:00 p.m. A new version of his political fiction, devoted to the mechanisms of persuasion and manipulation. [Read more]
Cut! by Mathilda May at La Scala Paris: our review
Cut ! Stories, Lives… by Mathilda May returns to La Scala Paris from 5 to 14 November 2026. Six performers traverse contemporary situations. Read our review. [Read more]
Emmanuel Macron’s Therapy: a political fiction at La Pépinière
Emmanuel Macron’s Therapy is playing at La Pépinière in Paris from November 29, 2026, to April 11, 2027. Léo Cohen-Paperman stages a helmeted political fable, centered on the relationship to power. [Read more]
The Prayer to the Stars by Marcel Pagnol returns to Montansier
Marcel Pagnol’s La Prière aux Étoiles returns to Théâtre Montansier in Versailles, from October 28 to November 8, 2026. Eugénie Pouillot and Ulysse Robin adapt this script for the stage. [Read more]
Les Vilaines: a musical comedy at the Gaîté Montparnasse
Les Vilaines returns to Gaîté Montparnasse in Paris for a third season, from September 30, 2026 to June 16, 2027. Three actress-singers pull back the curtain on the backstage world of Parisian revues. [Read more]
The Ear-Back Armchair: Robert Plagnol at the Petit Montparnasse
Robert Plagnol stars in Le Fauteuil à oreilles at the Petit Montparnasse in Paris from November 4, 2026. Jean-Louis Thamin adapts Des arbres à abattre, Thomas Bernhard's novel about a dinner of artists in Vienna. [Read more]
American Fictions: Wooster Group and Lili Taylor at Aubervilliers
La Commune in Aubervilliers presents American Fictions from November 6 to 21, 2026: two Wooster Group productions, a performative lecture with Lili Taylor, and a Miguel Gutierrez recital centered on Madonna. [Read more]
The Law of the Market: a film tailored for Plateaux Sauvages
Elise Noiraud adapts Stéphane Brizé’s The Law of the Market for Plateaux Sauvages in Paris, running November 9–21, 2026. A laid-off female worker turned security guard faces a moral dilemma. [Read more]
Lily and Lily: Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin at the Théâtre de Paris
Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin return to Lily et Lily at the Théâtre de Paris from 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Marie-Pascale Osterrieth directs the Barillet and Gredy comedy about two sisters who are complete opposites. [Read more]
Suzanne Valadon: a musical narrative at Guichet Montparnasse
Suzanne Valadon returns to the Guichet Montparnasse from November 5 to 29, 2026. Françoise Taillandier and Samuel Beydon trace, through theatre and music, the artist’s life in Montmartre during the Belle Époque. [Read more]
I expect little, I aspire to much: France in 2077 at T13
Hugues Duchêne imagines fifty years of political future in “I Expect Little, I Aspire to Much” at Théâtre 13 Bibliothèque from November 25 to December 11, 2026. A fiction tracing France from 2027 to 2077. [Read more]
The Pleasure of Breaking Up: Three Jules Renard Texts at the Poche-Montparnasse
Pierre-Olivier Mornas and Alice D’Arceaux interpret three Jules Renard texts at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse, running from November 10, 2026 to January 7, 2027. Le Plaisir de rompre delves into the ties of love and their contradictions. [Read more]
There’s a whiff of eucalyptus at Guichet-Montparnasse: a French Sign Language performance on November 22.
Marjolaine Pottlitzer tells the story of an accident and her invisible disability in Ça sent l’eucalyptus, at Guichet-Montparnasse from November 6 to December 27, 2026. The performance on November 22 at 4:30 p.m. is interpreted in French Sign Language. [Read more]
Magnificent: Eye Haïdara on stage at Théâtre Montparnasse
Eye Haïdara and Serge Hazanavicius star in Magnifique at the Théâtre Montparnasse from January 8, 2027. An adaptation of the novel by Jean-Félix de La Ville Baugé about a woman who reveals her past to her husband. [Read more]
Sourdre: Poetry and Music at Plateaux Sauvages in Paris
Sourdre, or The Burial of My Ears, by Zoé Besmond de Senneville, explores the loss of hearing at Plateaux Sauvages, running from November 2 to 14, 2026. Some performances will be bilingual in French Sign Language or feature audiodescription. [Read more]
Diskoteekki: a musical comedy at Le Rond-Point in Paris
Diskoteekki blends theatre, singing, and on-stage music at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, November 18–22, 2026. Nicole Genovese envisions a Finnish-style lottery featuring Sébastien Chassagne and the Percussions de Strasbourg. [Read more]
In parentheses: Pauline Bureau at CENTQUATRE-PARIS
Pauline Bureau adapts La Petite Fille sur la banquise by Adélaïde Bon with Entre parenthèses, at the CENTQUATRE-PARIS from 17 to 22 November 2026. The play pairs an intimate personal narrative with an investigation into sexual violence. [Read more]
The Schubert Dressing with Cristiana Reali at Studio Raspail
Cristiana Reali and cellist Claire Oppert present Le Pansement Schubert at Studio Raspail, running from November 5 to December 19, 2026. The musician’s story becomes a theatre-and-music performance. [Read more]
Thank you for your cooperation: Lola Lafon at the Paris theatre
Lola Lafon's debut play, directed by Emmanuel Noblet and featuring Zita Hanrot, runs at the Rond-Point from November 4 to 14, 2026, before moving to the Atelier from January 15 to February 28, 2027. [Read more]
Jean Reno at the Édouard VII Theatre: Le Chameau in December 2026
Jean Reno tells the story of his journey in Le Chameau, running from December 1 to 31, 2026 at the Théâtre Édouard VII in Paris. Directed by Ladislas Chollat, this autobiographical account blends text, images and songs, with Pablo Lanty at the piano. [Read more]
The Second Surprise of Love: Marivaux on Stage in Paris
La Seconde Surprise de l’amour, directed by Ronan Rivière, arrives at the Ranelagh for five performances from October 25 to December 30, 2026, then at the Épée de Bois from January 14 to 31, 2027. [Read more]
Andromaque in two voices: Sava Lolov and Valérie Bezançon at the Poche-Montparnasse theater.
Sava Lolov adapts Andromaque for two performers at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. Three performances are announced for October 12, 24 and November 30, 2026. [Read more]
SMS: Suzanne de Baecque and Joaquim Fossi at the CENTQUATRE
Suzanne de Baecque and Joaquim Fossi present Short Message Service at CENTQUATRE-PARIS in November 2026. This theatrical piece explores romantic relationships in the age of texts and screens. [Read more]
The Soldier's Tale and Into the Little Hill: two musical tales at T2G
The Théâtre de Gennevilliers presents The Soldier's Tale and Into the Little Hill from November 8 to 16, 2026. This Opéra-Comique double bill brings together Stravinsky and George Benjamin, in a staging by Daniel Jeanneteau and Marie-Christine Soma. [Read more]
The next time you bite the dust, with Vassili Schneider, returns to Paris in December 2026.
Portée par son succès public, "La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière" prolonge son aventure sur scène avec un retour très attendu à Paris. Adaptée du roman de Panayotis Pascot par Paul Pascot, la pièce sera présentée au Trianon du 19 December 2026 to 2 January 2027, with Vassili Schneider, crowned at the Molières 2025. [Read more]
Do Not Trifle with Love by Alfred de Musset at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse
No Trifling with Love by Alfred de Musset returns to Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse from November 13 to December 10, 2026. Stéphane Douret directs the Compagnie Dékaïros in this classic drama about Camille, Perdican and Rosette. [Read more]
That’s love: a return to the Bouffes-Parisiens in 2027 with Josiane Balasko and Marilou Berry - review
Already met with standing ovations in 2026, Josiane Balasko and Marilou Berry return from January 9, 2027 at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens with Ça, c’est l’amour, a play as intimate as it is piercing. Read our review. [Read more]
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