In Paris, spring is the ideal time to rediscover the art of theater. Paris' richly varied stages offer shows to suit all tastes, from timeless classics to contemporary creations.
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]
Don't have time for dinner before your show or play? Don't worry, many restaurants in Paris close late, allowing you to dine a little later than usual! We've put together a list of the best places to go after a cultural evening. [Read more]
Parisian theaters, renowned for their charm and demanding programming, open their doors to a wide range of audiences. Whether you're a fan of moving dramas, light comedies orimmersive shows, there's always a play for you.
Spring is also the season for outdoor performances, allowing you to savor the pleasure of the theater in unique settings. These events offer a different kind of experience, where the magic of the stage is combined with the magic of nature. To make sure you don't miss a thing, check out the programs in advance and book your seats early. Parisian theaters, popular with locals and tourists alike, often sell out during this season.
Let yourself be seduced by the diversity of Parisian theatrical offerings this spring. Whether it's an evening with family, friends or lovers, the plays on offer are sure to meet your expectations and enhance your spring evenings.
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]
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]
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]
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]
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme: Molière's comedy returns to the Comédie-Française - our review
A classic returns to the Comédie-Française! Molière's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, directed by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq, returns to the Salle Richelieu from May 7 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Bérénice: Guy Cassiers revisits Racine at the Comédie-Française
Guy Cassiers takes on Racine's Bérénice for his second staging at the Comédie-Française. A timeless tragedy between classicism and modernity, to be discovered from March 26 to May 11 2025 at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier. [Read more]
Cyrano de Bergerac: Edmond Rostand's play starring Édouard Baer extended - our review
It's impossible to miss a classic like Cyrano de Bergerac! Edmond Rostand's cult play, directed by Anne Kessler, runs at the Théâtre Antoine until June 29. Cyrano will be played by none other than actor and comedian Édouard Baer. [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]
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]
Lennon and McCartney: the musical play about the Beatles
The play Lennon and McCartney imagines a meeting between the two Beatles in November 1980, on stage on June 10, 2025 in an original musical version. Discover the play at Théâtre La Boussole [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]
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme at the Lucernaire: a daring, madcap version
A colorful retelling of Molière's classic, combining theater, song and dance, to be discovered from February 12 to May 18, 2025 at Le Lucernaire. [Read more]
Gisèle Halimi, a fierce freedom: a moving theatrical tribute at La Scala Paris
With Une farouche liberté, the La Scala Paris theater will highlight the life and struggles of Gisèle Halimi, a major figure in feminism and justice. From May 14 to 31, 2025, Marie-Christine Barrault and Hinda Abdelaoui will embody her words of struggle and emancipation on stage. [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]
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]
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]
Les Contes de Perrault at the Athénée: a magical musical show orchestrated by Valérie Lesort
A lyrical version of Perrault's fairy tales, directed by Valérie Lesort, brings fantasy, humor and musical magic to the Athénée Théâtre. From April 4 to 17, 2025. [Read more]
Deux leçons d'Histoire de France: Maxime d'Aboville crosses the centuries at Théâtre de Poche
From May 15, 2025, Maxime d'Aboville revisits the History of France at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse with two literary and epic lessons, in Deux Leçons d'Histoire de France. [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]
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]
L'Hôtel du Libre-Échange: Feydeau's vaudeville on the Paris stage
Do you like comedy? Then you absolutely must discover a play by George Feydeau, known for his many vaudevilles. From May 6 to June 13, 2025, L'Odéon -Théâtre de l'Europe plays L'Hôtel du Libre-Échange, directed by Stanislas Nordey. [Read more]
Théâtrales de Barbizon 2025: A new festival to celebrate theater
A wind of culture blows through Barbizon with the first edition of the Théâtrales de Barbizon festival, offering three days of shows from April 4 to 6, 2025 at the Espace Culturel Marc Jacquet. [Read more]
An Irish Story: back at La Scala Paris
An Irish Story returns to La Scala Paris from April 2 to June 23, 2025, a play by Kelly Rivière that takes us into the mysteries of her family. [Read more]
Les Gros Patinent Bien return to La Pépinière Théâtre: an award-winning cartoon Odyssey
Immerse yourself in the world of Les Gros Patinent Bien, named Best Public Theater Show at the Molières 2022 awards. Playing at La Pépinière Théâtre, the show opens on May 23, 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 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]
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]
Le Malade Imaginaire: an urban version of Molière's play at the Théâtre de la Concorde
The play Le Malade Imaginaire is presented at the Théâtre de la Concorde from May 9 to 22, 2025 in a contemporary version directed by Tigran Mekhitarian, combining rap, dance and social satire. [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]
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]
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Thérèse and Isabelle: forbidden love at Théâtre de la Ville
Marie Fortuit adapts Thérèse et Isabelle by Violette Leduc at Théâtre de la Ville, March 28-April 8. A plunge into a censored passion, at the heart of the taboos of her era. [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 Messagères: Antigone reincarnated by nine young Afghan women
From April 4 to 13, 2025, Les Messagères brings together nine Afghan actresses to perform Antigone, directed by Jean Bellorini. [Read more]
The Innocents: a play about Russian revolutionary terrorism
Director Marina Taasheva presents Les Innocents, a play inspired by Russian texts from the early 20th century, at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois. A play to discover from April 10 to 27, 2025. [Read more]
Louise: a visual and physical play by Martin Zimmermann at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
The play Louise will be presented at the Théâtre du Rond-Point from May 13 to 24, 2025. A visual and choreographic creation by Martin Zimmermann, with four female performers. [Read more]
GILDAA: between musical trance and the quest for memory at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
A blend of theater, music and poetry, GILDAA invites us to delve into the fragmented memory of a woman in search of herself. The show will be performed at the Théâtre du Rond-Point on May 14, 15 and 16, 2025 at 8pm. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles at the Grand Point Virgule
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles is on stage at the Grand Point Virgule until May 3, 2026, offering audiences a thrilling blend of the supernatural and sharp deductive reasoning. [Read more]
Alexis Michalik's Le Porteur d'Histoire continues at Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse
Alexis Michalik's first play, Le Porteur d'Histoire will run at the Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse until August 25, 2025, after years at the Théâtre des Béliers. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Seagull renamed A Seagull: Chekhov's famous play at the Comédie-Française
The Comédie-Française presents A Seagull, a modern adaptation of Chekhov's classic. Running at the Salle Richelieu from April 11 to July 23, 2025, tickets will go on sale soon. [Read more]
The Worst First Date in History: when everything goes wrong at the Café de la Gare
A comedy by Jérémy Manesse, directed by Ludivine De Chastenet, with Odile Huleux, Jérémy Manesse, Florent Aumaitre and Laure Haulet, at the Café de la Gare from Monday to Sunday, every other week, until June 28, 2025. [Read more]
Les Fausses Confidences: Alain Françon revisits Marivaux at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Alain Françon takes on Marivaux's Les Fausses Confidences in a pared-down staging that focuses on the characters' desire and freedom. To be seen from April 16 to May 25 2025 at Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin. [Read more]
On m'a trouvé grandie: magic and mystery at La Grande halle de la Villette
A fascinating show from the 14:20 company, combining new magic and history, to be discovered from March 26 to 29 at the Grande halle de la Villette. [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]
De la servitude volontaire: La Boétie resonates at the Théâtre Essaïon
Jean-Paul Farré takes to the stage at Théâtre Essaïon with "De la servitude volontaire", an adaptation of Étienne de La Boétie's famous text, until April 27, 2025. A fascinating plunge into the mechanisms of power and submission. [Read more]
Bérénice: Isabelle Huppert under the direction of Romeo Castellucci
Romeo Castellucci revisits "Bérénice" with Isabelle Huppert, a free adaptation of Racine to be discovered from June 20 to July 6, 2025 at Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt. [Read more]
Personne d'autre: an intimate monologue with Aurélie Saada at Théâtre Marigny
Until April 27, Aurélie Saada plays Botho Strauss's "Une lettre de mariage" in "Personne d'autre", a one-woman show directed by Daniel Benoin, in which a monologue on love and solitude is revealed. [Read more]
Mémoires d'Hadrien at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse: a plunge into the soul of an emperor
Jean-Paul Bordes plays Emperor Hadrian in this adaptation of Marguerite Yourcenar's novel. An intimate, philosophical meditation on power, art and memory, to be seen at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse until May 18, 2025. [Read more]
Cyrano de Bergerac at Théâtre Le Ranelagh: a musical classic
Edmond Rostand's masterpiece returns to Théâtre Le Ranelagh in a staging that promises to be rhythmic and immersive. Stéphane Dauch plays a twirling Cyrano in this musical version. [Read more]
Bovary at Nanterre-Amandiers: a tragic heroine reinterpreted through the prism of freedom
Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers hosts Bovary from April 29 to May 3, 2025, a retelling of Flaubert's novel by Carme Portaceli and Michael De Cock. [Read more]
Un fil à la patte: Feydeau's wacky vaudeville arrives at the Lucernaire
Un fil à la patte, Feydeau's famous vaudeville, arrives at Le Lucernaire from May 28 to July 27, 2025. Tickets for this lively, satirical comedy will open soon. [Read more]
Romancero Queer at La Colline: a collective fresco of rage, laughter and identity at the theater
Presented from May 20 to June 22, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Colline, Virginie Despentes's "Romancero Queer" brings to the stage a multi-faceted, hard-hitting take on today's struggles. [Read more]
L'Exception et la Règle: Brecht's play about justice at La Cartoucherie
The Jolie Môme company presents Brecht's L'Exception et la Règle at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois, May 2-17, 2025, a fable about justice and power. [Read more]
Daddy by Marion Siéfert: when theater explores the murky zones of the virtual world
Marion Siéfert presents Daddy from May 22 to 25, 2025 at the Grande Halle de la Villette, an immersive show that plunges into the world of video games to question contemporary forms of domination and abuse. [Read more]
Valentina: A contemporary tale of heartbeat and language in the theater
With Valentina, Caroline Guiela Nguyen offers a creation that's part storytelling, part documentary theater, centered on a little girl who becomes an interpreter for her ailing mother. The show runs from June 2 to 15, 2025 at Théâtre de la Ville - Les Abbesses. [Read more]
Smile: the black-and-white play inspired by Charlie Chaplin at Théâtre de l'Œuvre
Smile, a play inspired by Charlie Chaplin, is the first play in France to be produced entirely in black and white. The play moves from the Théâtre de l'Atelier to the Théâtre de l'Œuvre, from June 5 to June 29, 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]
Sentinelles: a play that illuminates the link between art and friendship at Théâtre Paris-Villette
A moving journey through art and friendship, "Sentinelles" unveils its mysteries at the Théâtre Paris-Villette in Paris from June 11 to 21, 2025. [Read more]
L'os à moelle: the comedy based on Pierre Dac's famous diary returns
The comedy L'os à moelle returns to the Artistic Théâtre from May 12 to 28, 2025. A comedy about comedian Pierre Dac, the story centers on the weekly newspaper "L'os à moelle", which he founded in 1938, at the dawn of the Second World War. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Flowers for Algernon: a moving journey between intelligence and humanity
A moving and fascinating monologue on the unexpected consequences of scientific advances, to be discovered from March 12 to May 4 at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin. [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]
T'embrasser sur le miel: Khalil Cherti adapts his short film at Théâtre de la Colline
T'embrasser sur le miel plays at the Théâtre de la Colline from March 5 to April 5, 2025. Khalil Cherti stages a theatrical correspondence between two young Syrians, between war and imagination. [Read more]
Le Funambule: Jean Genet between poetry and vertigo at Théâtre de la Ville
Jean Genet's Le Funambule staged with Philippe Torreton, a show combining poetry, theater and acrobatics, from March 1 to 20 at Théâtre de la Ville. [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]
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]
Monsieur Henri raconte : A biting theatrical lecture at Le Funambule Montmartre
Until April 29, 2025, Funambule Montmartre is hosting "Monsieur Henri raconte", a theatrical lecture inspired by the work of historian Henri Guillemin. A gritty, satirical exploration of history, combining lucidity and humor. [Read more]
Amis pour la vie: an evening with friends turns into chaos at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre
From April 17 to June 29, 2025, Bertrand Marcos presents "Amis pour la vie" (Friends for Life) at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre, a comedy exploring friendships and buried secrets, performed by a quartet of actors. [Read more]
The Glass Menagerie: a unicorn in 1930s America
Tennessee Williams' cult play The Glass Menagerie is on view at Le Lucernaire from March 26 to June 1, 2025. [Read more]
Un Démocrate: Freud, propaganda and power at the Théâtre de la Concorde
The play Un Démocrate invites you to delve into the story of Edward Bernays, to be seen from April 10 to 26, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Concorde. [Read more]
Simone Veil: les combats d'une effrontée - a much-needed play at Théâtre Antoine
The theatrical story Simone Veil: les combats d'une effrontée will be presented on May 12, 2025 at the Théâtre Antoine, with Cristiana Reali, as part of Paroles Citoyennes. [Read more]
Le Grand Air de Figaro: a lyrical play at Guichet Montparnasse
The play Le Grand Air de Figaro is presented at the Théâtre du Guichet Montparnasse with Fabrice Chikhaoui, combining classical text and lyrical performance under the direction of Médéric Ory. [Read more]
Les Bijoux de pacotille: an intimate play at the Théâtre de la Bastille
The play Les Bijoux de pacotille is presented at the Théâtre de la Bastille from April 28 to May 17, 2025, directed by Pauline Bureau and starring Céline Milliat-Baumgartner. [Read more]
Le Moche: the new play at the Comédie-Française Studio-Théâtre
The Comédie-Française presents Le Moche by Marius von Mayenburg, directed by Aurélien Hamard-Padis. A contemporary fable about the obsession with appearance, performed at the Comédie-Française Studio-Théâtre until May 4, 2025. [Read more]
Un an avant 92 - Chronicle of a lie: a play about collective memory at the Manufacture des Abbesses
La Manufacture des Abbesses presents Un an avant 92 - Chronique d'un mensonge, a sensitive fiction performed from April 24 to June 1, 2025. In a small northern town, cash floats disappear, leaving invisible but lasting traces... [Read more]
Belles de Scène at the Théâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens: women's emancipation on stage
At the Théâtre des Gémeaux in Paris, Belles de Scène invites you to discover the little-known story of the first women to defy the ban on acting in the theater. The show runs until April 30, 2025. [Read more]
Soleil: a theatrical tour based on Raymond Carver at Théâtre de la Tempête
Théâtre de la Tempête welcomes Soleil, an immersive creation by Armel Roussel. Inspired by Raymond Carver, this journey can be discovered from June 6 to 22, 2025. [Read more]
La Grue: a breathtaking legal thriller at Funambule Montmartre
Le Funambule Montmartre presents La Grue, a gripping legal thriller by Thierry Pochet. Suitable for ages 15 and up, this play explores the relationship between men and women. [Read more]
The Thinker at the Lucernaire: Rodin sculpts his memory on stage
Le Penseur plunges spectators into the intimacy of Auguste Rodin, between confidences, sketches and live modeling. The show runs at Le Lucernaire from May 28 to July 27, 2025, Wednesday to Sunday. [Read more]
Les Bonnes at Théâtre 14: a whimsical and disturbing in camera performance as part of the Genet Festival
Jean Genet's play Les Bonnes is to be rediscovered at Théâtre 14 as part of the Festival Genet. From May 6 to 24, 2025, the cult text will resonate in an intense staging by Mathieu Touzé. [Read more]
Family portrait at the Théâtre du Rond-Point: the Atrides revisited in a theatrical fresco
In Portrait de famille, Jean-François Sivadier revisits the tragic story of the Atrides with a theatrical breath that is both intense and playful. The show will be presented at the Théâtre du Rond-Point from June 2025. [Read more]
Le Mystère de l'Homme Invisible: theater, magic and science fiction at Le Lucernaire
Le Lucernaire welcomes an original creation freely inspired by the universe of H.G. Wells, a blend of theatrical illusion and contemporary reflection. The Mystery of the Invisible Man promises a fantastic voyage where science and imagination intertwine. [Read more]
Les Vies authentiques de Phinéas Gage at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
From May 15 to 25, 2025, the Théâtre du Rond-Point will host a production freely inspired by the real-life fate of Phinéas Gage, a little-known figure in 19th-century America. Between biography and poetic fiction, this show explores the upheavals of identity as it is tested by the body and society. [Read more]
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