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.
À l'ombre du réverbère: Redwane Rajel recounts his metamorphosis at Théâtre Paris-Villette
From November 18 to 23, 2025, À l'ombre du réverbère at the Théâtre Paris-Villette retraces Redwane Rajel's journey from prison to the stage, in an intimate, embodied theatrical narrative. [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]
Lucie Carbone: "Jour de fête" at the Grand Point Virgule
Lucie Carbone presents "Jour de fête" at the Grand Point Virgule until December 18, 2025, a funny and heartwarming one-woman show about life and its demands. [Read more]
Pour en finir avec le soccer au Studio-Théâtre de la Comédie-Française: from the pitch to the stage
Drawing on his past as a footballer, Clément Bresson presents a moving solo at the Studio-Théâtre from November 26, 2025: somewhere between stadium and drama. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts October 22, 2024
