In Paris, the winter season is the perfect opportunity to explore the theater scene, where culture warms the mood. Every winter, Parisian theaters unveil a varied program, from the great classics to contemporary creations, perfect to appeal to all tastes and ages.
What to see this week in Paris? Plays and shows not to be missed
Plays and shows to see this week in Paris: comedies, dance, humor, magic, cabaret... Our selection of must-see events. [Read more]
If you love the classics, don't miss performances of Molière, De Musset or Shakespeare, whose timeless plays are revisited by talented directors. These productions allow you to rediscover the essence of theater through powerful texts and masterful performances.
For those who prefer comedies, Parisian theaters also offer modern creations that tackle love, friendship and everyday situations with humor. The Théâtre Fontaine and the Théâtre des Variétés are excellent choices for an evening of light-hearted laughter.
Finally, for fans of experimental theater, several of the capital's venues offer immersive and original experiences , featuring surprising stories that explore modern and sensitive themes. This winter, let yourself be carried away by the magic of theater in Paris and discover a variety of shows, where each performance promises an unforgettable moment in the heart of the cultural capital.
Mon jour de chance: comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras
Mon jour de chance, the new comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, is currently playing at the Théâtre Fontaine. A victim of its own success, it has been extended until May 18, 2025. [Read more]
Passeport: Alexis Michalik explores the plight of 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 from January 7 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Un Atelier pour deux returns to the Théâtre de Passy, with Véronique Jannot and Jean-Luc Moreau
Un Atelier pour deux, by Laurence Jyl, returns to the Théâtre de Passy from September 28, 2024. In this lively comedy, we witness a woman's dilemma in a long and morose love affair. [Read more]
Big Mother: the extended journalistic thriller at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
Extension alert! Big Mother, the captivating play at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens, has been extended until June 29, 2025. [Read more]
Molière's L'Avare: the cult play at the Comédie-Française
L'Avare, one of Molière's best-known comedies, returns to the Comédie-Française for its third consecutive season. The play, directed by Lilo Baur, is a re-visited classic, set in the aftermath of the Second World War. [Read more]
L'Heure des Assassins: Julien Lefebvre's new police comedy
L'Heure des Assassins is Julien Lefebvre's new theatrical creation, running until January 5, 2025 at La Comédie de Paris. A true detective comedy, the play takes you to a London theater where a murder has unfortunately taken place... [Read more]
La Porte à Côté: romantic comedy starring Michèle Laroque returns to Théâtre Saint-Georges
Michèle Laroque and Grégoire Bonnet star in La Porte à Côté, a captivating play that returns to the Théâtre Saint Georges on November 6. [Read more]
Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's play, extended at Théâtre La Pépinière - our review
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 from January 12, 2025. [Read more]
La Joconde parle enfin: Laurent Ruquier's play about the Mona Lisa
La Joconde parle enfin, a play written by Laurent Ruquier, will open at the Studio des Champs-Élysées on January 23, 2025. In this play, Laurent Ruquier gives the floor to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, so that she can tell us her story. [Read more]
An urban version of Molière's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme in Paris
Molière's Bourgeois Gentilhomme revisited in a contemporary staging, to be discovered at La Scène Parisienne until May 15, 2025. [Read more]
Chaos, the improvised comedy extended at the Studio des Champs-Élysées
Chaos is the latest creation from the Compagnie d'Improvisation Eux returns to the Studio des Champs-Elysées until April 29, 2025. Following the success of Bio, the Compagnie is offering new dates for its latest improvised show. [Read more]
Les Crapauds fous: Mélody Mourey's play at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
Les Crapauds fous, Mélody Mourey's comedy based on a true story, returns to Paris at the Théâtre de la Renaissance from September 13, 2024. [Read more]
François Cluzet in his one-man show Encore une journée divine
It's François Cluzet's big return to the stage! After a 25-year absence, the actor returns to the stage in Encore une journée divine, a one-man show based on the novel by Denis Michelis. The play runs at the Théâtre Bouffes Parisiens from January 25 to April 18, 2025. [Read more]
The Seagull: Anton Chekhov's play at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon
Anton Chekhov's world-famous cult play The Seagull is on at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon until December 22, 2024. This new production, directed by Stéphane Braunschweig, features the dramatic story of writer Konstantin Treplev. [Read more]
The Great Fear and Misery of the Third Reich: Bertolt Brecht's poignant political play
German playwright and writer Bertolt Bretch examines the rise of fascism in 1930s Germany in his play Grand-peur et misère du IIIe Reich. The play runs at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon from January 11 to February 7, 2024. [Read more]
The Vagina Monologues: a revisited version of the famous play at Studio Marigny
An essential reference for contemporary feminism, the famous play "Les Monologues du vagin" returns to Paris in a revisited version. Directed by Aurore Auteuil, "Les Monologues du vagin" will be staged at Studio Marigny for two exceptional performances on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15, 2025. [Read more]
La fin du début: a humorous one-man show at Théâtre Lepic
La fin du début (The End of the Beginning) is a funny, fast-paced show at the Théâtre Lepic until April 29, 2025. Far from being creepy, this one-man show promises an evening of laughter from start to finish. [Read more]
Je m'appelle Erik Satie comme tout le monde revives at Funambule Montmatre
Je m'appelle Erik Satie comme tout le monde (My name is Erik Satie like everyone else) is a moving, musical biopic of Erik Satie's life, playing at Le Funambule Montmatre from November 20, 2024 to February 2, 2025. [Read more]
Oublie-moi, the play awarded 4 Molières at Théâtre La Bruyère: our review
Oublie moi, a play with a cult following, won 4 Molières awards in 2023. Written by Thierry Lopez and Marie-Julie Baup, the play runs at the Théâtre de la Bruyere from Tuesday to Sunday until July 25, 2025. [Read more]
Petits Silences Gênés: the comedy to discover at Scène Parisienne
Petits Silences Gênés runs at Scène Parisienne from September 17 to December 31, 2024, every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9pm. [Read more]
Le Suicidé: La Comédie-Française's wacky comedy - our review
Le Suicidé is La Comédie Française's new production, on view from October 11 to February 2, 2025. Contrary to appearances, this new play is a slapstick comedy, denouncing society's postures. Here's our review. [Read more]
André Dussollier: the latest dates for his show in Paris
Back in 2002, André Dussollier appeared on stage in his show Monstres sacrés, sacrés monstres. Now he's back with a new version of his old show, under a new title: Sens dessus dessous. [Read more]
Lumière! the play that lets you discover the history of electricity, extended
How about taking a step back in time to understand history? That's what Théâtre Lucernaire is proposing with Lumière! which runs until March 2, 2025. The play revisits the history of the invention of electricity: Edison, Westinghouse, Tesla; we meet the great names who changed history. [Read more]
Guten tag, Madame Merkel: the one-woman show about Angela Merkel extended
Prolonged due to its success, the one-woman show Guten tag, Madame Merkel is a satire on the life of Angela Merkel. The play runs at La Pépinière Théâtre from January 12 to April 27, 2025. [Read more]
Neandertal: a play combining science and introspection at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
The Théâtre du Rond-Point presents Neandertal, a captivating play combining science and human introspection. David Geselson's latest creation, the play is on at the Parisian theater for just a few dates from February 6 to 15, 2025. [Read more]
Joël Pommerat: his play Amour 2 at the Théâtre du Rond-Point - our review
Joël Pommerat is back on the Paris theater scene. His new play Amour 2 can be seen at the Théâtre du Rond-Point from February 4 to 13, 2025. The playwright explores emotional bonds and the density of human relationships. [Read more]
Tu voulais un coup de foudre? a committed comedy at the Théâtre du Marais
Between humor and commitment, Tu voulais un coup de foudre? questions clichés about love and equality. A feminist and modern work to discover at the Théâtre du Marais. [Read more]
Lily & Lily: When reality and fiction collide in the theater
The comedy Lily & Lily, directed by Marie Pascale Osterrieth and starring Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin, revives the theater of Barillet and Gredy. A play of misunderstandings and illusions to be discovered at the Théâtre de Paris until April 27, 2024. [Read more]
Changer l'eau des fleurs: a moving stage adaptation at Théâtre Lepic
Until May 4, 2025, Changer l'eau des fleurs, Salomé Lelouch and Mikael Chirinian's adaptation of Valérie Perrin's novel, plays at Théâtre Lepic. [Read more]
L'Intruse & Les Aveugles: the Maeterlinck mystery at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier
Maurice Maeterlinck's symbolist plays L'Intruse and Les Aveugles, directed by Tommy Milliot, can be seen at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier until March 2. [Read more]
L'Amante anglaise (The English Lover): Marguerite Duras's disturbing huis clos (behind closed doors)
Marguerite Duras explores the mystery of a crime in L'Amante anglaise, performed by a trio of actors led by Émilie Charriot. On view from March 21 to April 13 at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon in the 17th arrondissement's Grande Salle Berthier. [Read more]
The Price of Ascension: a political comedy about ambition and power
A political ascent that promises to be as funny as it is cruel: "Le Prix de l'Ascension" traces the career of two ambitious enarques. To be seen at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe until March 30, 2025. [Read more]
Le Misanthrope: an incisive exploration of Molière at the Athénée Théâtre
Until March 30, 2025, Georges Lavaudant directs Molière's "Le Misanthrope" at the Athénée Théâtre, a plunge into the contradictions of "true speech" and the power games of love and society. [Read more]
Juste la fin du monde: Jean-Luc Lagarce's play starring Vincent Dedienne - our review
30 years after his death, the Théâtre de l'Atelier pays tribute to Jean-Luc Lagarce by performing two of his plays in alternating years from January 15, 2025, including Juste la fin du monde. The cast includes Vincent Dedienne, winner of the Molière for best actor in private theater 2024. [Read more]
Les Serge (Gainsbourg Point Barre) at the Studio de la Comédie-Française - our review
The Studio de la Comédie-Française is once again bringing music to the stage, presenting Les Serge (Gainsbourg Point Barre), a play adapted and directed by Stéphane Varupenne and Sébastien Pouderoux, from January 18 to March 9, 2025, with Gainsbourg as its hobbyhorse. [Read more]
Paroles Citoyennes 2025 theater festival: dates and program
The Paroles Citoyennes live performance festival returns for its 8th edition, from March 18 to May 12, 2025, in four Parisian theaters. The program features plays exploring the theme of "wars and identities". [Read more]
Mes Copains d'abord: the humorous comedy extended at the Grand Point Virgule in Paris
Mes Copains d'abord (My Friends First) is a comedy show scheduled to run at the Grand Point Virgule in Paris from January 11, 2025. A comedy that promises plenty of laughs and food for thought! [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 New Year's Eve 2025, and also every Wednesday and Sunday from February 5, 2025. We've tried it, we'll tell you! [Read more]
Le Duplex, a comedy starring Anny Duperey and Pascal Légitimus, returns to the Théâtre de Paris in September
Le Duplex, a hilarious neighborhood quarrel starring Anny Duperey and Pascal Légitimus, returns to the Théâtre de Paris from September 12, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Macbeth: Shakespeare's famous tragedy at the Comédie-Française
Silvia Costa's Macbeth, created in March 2024, returns to the Comédie-Francaise. In the legendary Salle Richelieu, the tragedy adapted from Shakespeare's text can be seen from January 24 to May 11, 2025. [Read more]
Pièce à conviction: the delirious investigation returns to 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]
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]
Le Misanthrope: Molière's play at Théâtre du Ranelagh
Molière's Le Misanthrope, adapted and directed by Thomas Le Douarec, returns to Paris from October 19, 2024 at the Théâtre du Ranelagh. [Read more]
William Shakespeare's The Tempest returns to Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
William Shakespeare's The Tempest, translated and directed by Stéphanie Tesson, runs at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse until December 22, 2024. A stunning adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece. [Read more]
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving play wins a Molière award - our review
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, is extended in Paris at Le Splendid from January 7 to June 29, 2025. A moving and funny play, awarded at the Molières 2025. [Read more]
Maxime d'Aboville in a historical one-man show about the French Revolution
In a one-man show, Maxime d'Aboville brings the French Revolution to life using the great texts of French literature, from Victor Hugo to Alexandre Dumas. The play runs at the Théâtre Hébertot until January 4, 2025. [Read more]
Guerre: le seul en scène based on Céline's book by Benjamin Voisin - our review
Céline's cult novel Guerre is adapted as a one-man show at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. The play, starring Benjamin Voisin, runs until March 2, 2025. [Read more]
The Prize: Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner face off in a gripping historical confrontation
Cyril Gély's historic play Le Prix is staged at the Théâtre Hébertot from January 22, 2025. On stage, spectators will have the chance to meet Pierre Arditi and Ludmila Mikael, in the roles of Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner. [Read more]
Josiane: Pierre Guillois takes us to the Camargue in a delirious comedy
Josiane, a new play by successful playwright Pierre Guillois, arrives in Paris on December 3, 2024. Playing at the Théâtre de la Pépinière, the play tells the story of a 71-year-old woman who runs away from home in a caravan in the Camargue... [Read more]
Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé: Vincent Dedienne adapts Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary for the stage
Comedian and actor Vincent Dedienne will be appearing in Jean-Luc Lagarce's Juste la fin du monde in January, but he has also chosen to explore Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary as the basis for a new theatrical creation. Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé can be seen at Théâtre de l'Atelier from the end of January. [Read more]
Le Soulier de Satin: Paul Claudel's play at the Comédie Française, big winner at the Molières
Rediscover Paul Claudel's Le Soulier de Satin at the Comédie-Française, a theatrical fresco combining love, faith and spiritual quest, from December 21 to April 13, 2025. An adaptation lasting around 7 hours, directed by the talented Éric Ruf, winner of no less than five Molières awards. [Read more]
Trahisons: Harold Pinter's play at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre
To get the year off to a good start, discover Harold Pinter's play Trahisons at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. Translated by Olivier Cardot, the play by the British writer features Swann Arlaud, Marc Arnaud and Marie Kauffmann. [Read more]
Alba et Sadaf: a creation by comedian Kheiron about the destiny of two women
Comedian and actor Kheiron unveils his first play, Alba et Sadaf, an intriguing and daring creation. Now playing at the Théâtre des Mathurins, the play tells the true stories of two women living on two different continents. [Read more]
Candide ou l'Optimisme: Voltaire's play at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents an adaptation of Voltaire's famous tale Candide ou l'Optimisme until March 30, 2025. Part social satire, part reflection on the human condition, this play brings to light a timeless tale combining humor, adventure and criticism of utopia. [Read more]
Les Grands Ducs: Patrice Laconte's film adaptation at Théâtre de Passy
Théâtre de Passy hosts an adaptation of Patrice Leconte's cult film Les Grands Ducs. With its chiselled dialogues, comical situations and homage to the world of theater, this stage version promises a delicious blend of humor, nostalgia and emotion. [Read more]
The Cherry Orchard: Chekhov and the twilight of a world at the Comédie-Française
From February 21 to June 1, 2025, Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard returns to the Salle Richelieu under the direction of Clément Hervieu-Léger, in a staging that explores memory and social change. [Read more]
Titizé: a dreamlike, surreal journey at 13th Art
A surreal, poetic universe unfolds in Titizé, to be seen from March 6 to April 6, 2025 at 13e Art, featuring clowning, body language and innovative machinery. [Read more]
Sortez-moi de là: explosive comedy at Théâtre Le Mélo D'Amélie
From February 28 to April 26, 2025, Sortez-moi de là takes audiences on a wild ride through friendship and secrets revealed at a bachelorette party. [Read more]
Les Vilaines: a dazzling musical at La Gaîté Montparnasse
Les Vilaines, Guy and Elsa Bontempelli's musical comedy, goes behind the scenes of the great Parisian revues until May 21 at Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse. [Read more]
Scarlett O'Hara: Vivien Leigh confides in the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Until May 4, 2025, Caroline Silhol plays Vivien Leigh in "Scarlett O'Hara", a show inspired by the British actress' last press conference. A gripping portrait of a tormented star. [Read more]
A poetic and universal odyssey of exile at Le Funambule Montmartre
Winner of the Nouvel Acte 2024 festival, this show promises to explore with humor and tenderness the exile of a young girl in search of her father, carried by an international cast. On view at Funambule Montmartre until April 27. [Read more]
Les Mystères de Paris: a musical adapted from Eugène Sue's novel
Immerse yourself in the Parisian underworld of 1850 with "Les Mystères de Paris", a captivating musical comedy where intrigue and destiny intersect, at the Théâtre de la Huchette until May 24, 2025. [Read more]
Les Parallèles at La Scala Paris: a meeting suspended in time
One night, two strangers, trajectories that brush against each other... Les Parallèles, performed at La Scala Paris until March 27, explores the fragility of encounters and the strange mechanics of destiny. [Read more]
Anatomy of a suicide: an intimate drama at Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers
Until April 19, Alice Birch's "Anatomie d'un suicide" plays at the Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers. An interwoven tale of three generations of women, supported by a promising staging. [Read more]
Une Situation Délicate, the play starring Gérard Darmon and Max Boublil, returns to Paris in September
A victim of its own success, Une situation délicate is back in Paris, playing at the Théâtre des Nouveautés from September 26, 2024 to December 31, 2024. A comedy that's sure to get you excited about the start of the new school year in 2024! [Read more]
A brilliant idea: the 2-Molière comedy at the Théâtre des Variétés
Une idée géniale is Sébastien Castro's not-to-be-missed comedy at the Théâtre des Variétés, until April 27, 2025. A comic play featuring ... three look-alikes! [Read more]
La Famille, Samuel Benchetrit's new play with François-Xavier Demaison in Paris
La Famille is the latest creation by Samuel Benchetrit, playwright, director and actor. The comedy will run at the Théâtre Édouard VII from September 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
The extraordinary destiny of Sarah Bernhardt: the play extended - our review
L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt is currently playing at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal and runs until . The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor. [Read more]
Carlo Goldoni's La Serva Amorosa at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Carlo Goldoni's comedy La Serva Amorosa comes to the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from September 25 to December 31. Translated and adapted by Ginette Henry and directed by Catherine Hiegel, the play tells the story of a triumphant servant. A feminist play that reverses the roles of master and servant. [Read more]
Comme il vous plaira: Shakeaspeare's play at the Théâtre Hébertot
The comedy Comme il vous plaira, by the famous playwright William Shakespeare, is on at the Théâtre Hébertot from September 18 to December 31, 2024. Winner of 4 Molières (Best Private Show, Best Direction, Best Adaptation, Best Supporting Actress), the play offers audiences a modern translation. [Read more]
Ring - variations de couple: the play about love - our review
Following its triumph at the Festival d'Avignon 2024, the play Ring, variations du couple, arrives in Paris at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre from September 3, 2024 to January 18, 2025. [Read more]
Les Liaisons Dangereuses: the novel adapted at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées - our review
Les liaisons dangereuses, the epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, has been adapted for the stage in Paris! Until April 27, 2025, the play is playing at La Comédie des Champs-Élysées. Would you like to see a major work of French literature in theaters? [Read more]
L'Injuste: the thriller at the Théâtre de la Renaissance - our review
Fans of suspenseful thrillers? The Théâtre de la Renaissance has a new play for you! Running until June 8, 2025, L'Injuste stars Jacques Weber and Elodie Navarre in a 1993 encounter between a high-ranking Nazi dignitary and a journalist from an Israeli daily. Here's our review. [Read more]
Je m'appelle Georges et vous? a romantic comedy at Théâtre La Bruyère
Created by the duo Gilles Dyrek and Éric Bu (nominated for the Molières in 2023), this new romantic comedy is sure to please anyone looking for an evening of laughs. Playing at Théâtre La Bruyère from January 23, 2025, Je m'appelle Georges et vous? takes you on a zany and unusual journey. [Read more]
Profite! a vibrant play extended at the Manufacture des Abbesses
The play Profite! at the Manufacture des Abbesses invites spectators to ask themselves an essential question: what does the injunction "profite" really mean? From February 27 to April 20, 2025, Compagnie Panenka invites you to a play that promises to be full of life. [Read more]
Victoria Abril at the Théâtre de la Madeleine with Marinella
Victoria Abril returns to the Théâtre de la Madeleine from February 8 to April 26, 2025 with Marinella, a delicious comedy combining art, advertising and hilarious dilemmas. [Read more]
Visits to Mister Green: one of the world's most popular plays returns to Paris
A classic not to be missed! Translated into 20 languages, Visites à Mister Green returns to the capital for several dates at the Théâtre de Passy. From January 25, you'll witness the funny and moving encounter between an irascible old man and a young executive. [Read more]
Les Gratitudes: the moving play starring Catherine Hiegel at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin
If you haven't had the chance to see Les Gratitudes in theaters, the play returns to the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin from March 5 to April 27, 2025. The play stars Catherine Hiegel and Laure Blatter in a moving story, adapted from the novel by Delphine de Vigan. [Read more]
Les Suppliques: the historic play by the Birgit Ensemble
The Birgit Ensemble company is renowned for its in-depth exploration of contemporary European history. Today, they return to the Théâtre de la Tempête in Paris with their play Les Suppliques, about the letters sent by Jewish families to the Vichy authorities. [Read more]
Renaissance Aesthetics: the adaptation of Peter Weiss's novel at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon
L'Esthétique de la résistance, the novel by Peter Weiss, is to be discovered or rediscovered at the theater in an adaptation by Sylvain Creuzevault. Playing at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon, it runs from March 1 to 16, 2025. [Read more]
Même si tout le monde meurt, the end of the world in theater at Théâtre de la Tempête
Laëtitia Guédon directs Même si tout le monde meurt by Laurent Gaudé at the Théâtre de la Tempête, from March 6 to April 6, 2025. A breathless dystopia where every second counts. [Read more]
Golem: a contemporary parable by Amos Gitaï at Théâtre de la Colline
From March 4 to April 3, 2025, Amos Gitaï presents Golem at the Théâtre de la Colline, a contemporary retelling of the Kabbalistic myth. [Read more]
Cyrano by Compagnie Geppetto: A dreamlike retelling of Rostand's classic tale
Compagnie Geppetto revisits Cyrano de Bergerac in a refined, dreamlike staging, where 14 characters vibrate to the rhythm of the hero's emotions. Presented at La Camillienne in the 12th arrondissement, the play runs until February 23, 2025. [Read more]
Mother's Day: an explosive family reunion at the Théâtre Lepic
A tragi-comedy about family ties and the unspoken, Fête des mères plays at the Théâtre Lepic until April 27, 2025. [Read more]
The Barber of Seville at the Lucernaire: an escape full of tricks and music
A Beaumarchais classic revisited by Compagnie des Modits, combining comedy and music, to be discovered until March 30 at Théâtre Lucernaire. [Read more]
The Three Musketeers: The cloak-and-dagger epic returns to the stage
After an initial success, Les Trois Mousquetaires returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse until April 27. A lively, fast-paced adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's classic. [Read more]
Je serai toujours là pour te tuer: a nugget of black humor at La Folie Théâtre
Following its success at the Avignon Festival, Sophie Tonneau's Je serai toujours là pour te tuer (I'll still be there to kill you) runs at La Folie Théâtre until April 6, 2025. A jubilant black comedy about an unexpected pact. [Read more]
Coloratura: Florence Foster Jenkins, the unforgettable soprano
With Colorature, Stephen Temperley plunges us into the funny and touching story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the soprano who sang out of tune, through the eyes of her faithful accompanist. To be seen at Théâtre de la Bruyère until April 27, 2025. [Read more]
Paquita! The exile of a child under Franco, between emotion and poetry
The Théâtre des Béliers plays host to "Paquita!" until March 30, 2025, a show directed by Pierre Delaup and starring Marine Llado. A poignant tale of a child fleeing Franco's dictatorship. [Read more]
Les Petits Chevaux: a quest for identity at the heart of history
A family investigation reveals the fate of Lebensborn children at Théâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens until April 22. [Read more]
Glenn - Birth of a prodigy: the play wins 2 Molières at Théâtre Montparnasse
Ivan Calbérac's play Glenn, naissance d'un prodige (Glenn, birth of a prodigy) takes to the stage at Théâtre Montparnasse. The play won two Molières in 2023, one for male revelation for Thomas Gendronneau and the other for female revelation for Lison Pennec. [Read more]
Gargantua, the play adapted from Rabelais, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Gargantua, a classic to relive the epicurean work of French literature, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse in Paris, from January 6 to March 3, 2025, every Monday at 9pm. [Read more]
Tout va bien se passer: Alil Vardar's comedy revives at La Grande Happy Comédie
Tout va bien se passer is back in Paris at La Grande Happy Comédie in the 9th arrondissement. A comedy by Alil Vardar, set at a bachelor party that threatens to upset the future marriage... [Read more]
Rupture à domicile: the hit comedy returns to the Théâtre Rive Gauche
A hit comedy since 2015, Tristan Petitgirard's play Rupture à domicile returns to the Théâtre Rive Gauche in Paris from October 1 to December 22, 2024. The comedy had earned him the title of Best Francophone Author at the 2015 Molières. [Read more]
Le secret des secrets: Benoit Soles' play based on a true story
After the success of La Machine de Turing and La Maison du Loup, author and actor Benoit Solès unveils his latest creation. But you'll have to wait a little longer to discover it, as the play opens at the Théâtre Rive Gauche on January 22, 2025. [Read more]
Témoin de mariage: Jean-Luc Lemoine's explosive comedy
Looking for a good laugh? Jean-Luc Lemoine's explosive new comedy has just that. Since November 2, 2024, the Petit Théâtre des Variétés has been hosting the play Témoin de Mariage from Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. [Read more]
24 hours in the life of a woman: the play adapted from Stefan Zweig's novella
What if you combined literature and theater by going to see a literary adaptation? Until January 4, 2025, À la Folie Théâtre invites you to discover a play based on Stefan Zweig's short story: 24 heures de la vie d'une femme (24 hours in the life of a woman). [Read more]
Like: Ivan Calbérac's new comedy arrives in theaters
Ivan Calbérac is back with a new play! Starting January 24, 2025, his latest play, Like, tackles the shortcomings of our digital society and social networks, at the Comédie de Paris. [Read more]
Les Femmes de Barbe Bleue: the play inspired by the fairy tale at Théâtre de la Belleville
One of the hits of the 2023 Avignon Festival comes to Paris! From March 5 to March 29, discover Les Femmes de Barbe Bleue at the Théâtre de Belleville. On stage, the ghosts of Bluebeard's wives tell their stories... [Read more]
The Weight of Ants: a wacky satire on today's world
Le Poids des Fourmis runs from March 7 to 15 at the Théâtre Paris-Villette. Between adolescent revolt, citizen resistance and the excesses of power, the play questions, with humor and bite, our ability to act in the face of the world's injustices. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From December 21, 2024 to March 20, 2025
What to see this week in Paris? Plays and shows not to be missed
