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.
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]
The Revolution: a History Lesson at the Théâtre de Poche
Maxime d'Aboville presents a History Lesson devoted to the French Revolution at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse, every Monday at 7 p.m. starting October 6. [Read more]
La Misérable: Julie Depardieu in a solo performance at Studio Marigny
Discover "La Misérable," a one-woman show by Catherine Privat performed by Julie Depardieu, at Studio Marigny starting October 3, 2025. [Read more]
Kessel, la liberté à tout prix comes to Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
Kessel, la liberté à tout prix, a one-man show starring Franck Desmedt, runs at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère from September 8, 2025 to December 29, 2025. The play is a portrait of the great reporter and writer Joseph Kessel. [Read more]
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele: the one-man show adapted from Olivier Guez's novel, extended
Attention reading enthusiasts: Olivier Guez's book The Disappearance of Josef Mengele will be extended in theaters from September 2, 2025. Playing at La Pépinière Théâtre, the play tells the story of one of the greatest manhunts of the late 20th century. [Read more]
Valérie Lemercier: on stage at Théâtre Marigny in Paris
The comedian returns with a new show from October 15, 2025 to January 3, 2026, a blend of self-assured elegance and a taste for the nonsensical. [Read more]
From 1515 to the Sun King: a history lesson at the Théâtre de Poche
Maxime d'Aboville retraces two centuries of French history, from Marignan to Louis XIV, in a History Lesson at the Théâtre de Poche, every Saturday at 5 p.m. starting October 4. [Read more]
VA AIMER ! Eva Rami's award-winning one-woman show returns to La Pépinière
VA AIMER! returns to Paris at Théâtre La Pépinière from October 13 to December 22, 2025. Eva Rami won the Molière for Best Single Act at the Molière 2024 awards. [Read more]
Surprise(s): Brice Vidaud turns hardship into laughter at Théâtre Pixel
Brice Vidaud presents Surprise(s), a funny and touching one-man show about resilience, at Théâtre Pixel in Paris, from November 21 to December 26, 2025, every Friday at 7pm. [Read more]
Olympe de Gouges, more alive than ever: the voice of a free woman in the Divine Comedy?
In Olympe de Gouges, more alive than ever, Joëlle Fossier Auguste plays the famous feminist pioneer, at Théâtre La Divine Comédie in Paris from September 9, 2025. [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]
Eva Rami presents her triptych of seules en scène at the Théâtre de l'Atelier
From January 13 to 15, 2026, Eva Rami presents Vole!, T'es toi! and VA AIMER!, the final part of her triptych at the Théâtre de l'Atelier. [Read more]
La Fleur au Fusil: solo performance at the Comédie Bastille
Discover "La Fleur au Fusil," a solo performance by Lionel Cecilio directed by Jean-Philippe Daguerre, running at the Comédie Bastille from November 21, 2025, to March 31, 2026. [Read more]
