Paris is the perfect place for fans of one-man shows. Whether you're a fan of comedy, drama or more intimate performances, the capital is full of new shows to discover, sometimes with personalities already well known to the general public.
But what is a one-man show? A one-man or one-woman show is an art form in which an actor or actress captivates the audience with his or her talent and text, occupying the stage alone. Unlike a one-man/woman show , the aim of a one-man show is not to make people laugh, although this can of course be the case.
A number of well-known actors and comedians are currently making a name for themselves in this category, since the one-man show is a new way for actors to discover the stage, as they are rarely used to performing for no one else. Parisian theaters are hosting a large number of them at the moment and in the months to come, which should delight lovers of contemporary theater.
What often appeals to both actor and audience in a one-man show is the proximity to the audience and the often intimate nature of the performance, with the actor performing alone in front of an entire audience. A difficult exercise, the one-man show is now rewarded at the Molières every year.
A boomer steps out of the shadows in a sharp one-man show: Le Vioc joins the resistance!
Sponsored - A one-man show as audacious as it is socially engaged, in which a not-so-outdated “old man” takes a stand with wit and panache, to be discovered in the intimate, electric setting of Théâtre du Petit Gymnase in Paris’s 10th arrondissement. [Read more]
True Tales of Sex, Success, & Sex and the City: meet the real Carrie Bradshaw at the Folies Bergère.
Meet the real Carrie Bradshaw! On April 26, 2026, the Folies Bergère welcomes Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City, with her one-woman show True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex and the City. Laughter, confidences, and New York glamour are guaranteed as you dive into the cult universe of Carrie and her friends. [Read more]
How to become a Parisian in one hour? : Olivier Giraud's show at the Théâtre des Nouveautés
How to become a Parisian in one hour? Olivier Giraud explains it all with offbeat humor at the Théâtre des Nouveautés. This funny show, 100% in English, is ideal for tourists discovering Paris as well as for Parisians ready for self-deprecation! [Read more]
Allies and more if we get along: Valentin Lacouture's one-man show at the Le Bout theater.
With humor, emotion, and vulnerability, Valentin Lacouture reveals his private life in "Allié.e.s et plus si affinités" (Allies and More if Compatible), a powerful one-man show presented at the Théâtre Le Bout from December 19, 2025, to May 1, 2026, which questions acceptance, social norms, and the role of allies in the LGBTQIA+ community. [Read more]
There’s joy in the air! : Michaël Hirsch’s solo show extended at the Œuvre
The one-man show Y'a de la joie! by Michaël Hirsch, directed by Mikaël Chirinian, has been extended at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre in Paris until June 25, 2026. [Read more]
Alexis Tramoni: His Stand-Up Performance at the Petit Palais des Glaces
Alexis Tramoni is performing his show Le Meilleur et le Pire at the Petit Palais des Glaces in Paris every Friday and Saturday at 9:30 PM, with performances scheduled through June 27, 2026. [Read more]
Aerial Acrobatics: Dorine Bourneton’s Journey at Montparnasse
Voltige tells the compelling story of Dorine Bourneton, a crash survivor who went on to become a pilot. This innovative show, blending theater and dance, premieres at the Théâtre Montparnasse starting January 28th. [Read more]
Saint-Exupéry, the Commander of Birds, starring Franck Desmedt at Théâtre La Bruyère
Franck Desmedt brings to life Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in a one-man show running from January 10 to April 26, 2026, at the Théâtre de la Bruyère. The piece, penned by Mathieu Rannou, offers a solo performance capturing the legendary author's spirit. [Read more]
Pierre-Emmanuel Barré and his Come-Back show at the Bataclan: Our review
Pierre-Emmanuel Barré is back at the Bataclan, from May 14 to 16, 2026, with his show Come-Back. Read our review. [Read more]
In Paris, the show Una Roberta a Parigi marks the 70th anniversary of the Rome–Paris twinning.
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the twinning between Rome and Paris, Italian comedian Roberta Cecchin is bringing a special edition of her show, Una Roberta a Parigi, to the Grand Point Virgule. She'll perform on April 9 and June 3, 2026, marking two memorable nights in Paris to celebrate the enduring friendship between the two great European capitals. [Read more]
David Castello-Lopes: "Delicious," a new show at the Européean Theater
David Castello-Lopes is bringing his new solo show, Délicieux, to the Européan Theatre in Paris from March 13 to June 9, 2026. A one-man performance exploring the theme of pleasure. [Read more]
