Comedy at the theater - activities

Number 2: the story of the man who wasn't chosen to play Harry Potter

Who hasn't heard of Harry Potter and Daniel Radcliffe? Numéro 2, a new theatrical creation, explores the story of the boy who was a finalist for the role of Harry Potter, but wasn't chosen. Playing at Théâtre Tristan Bernard from January 18, 2025.

Like: Ivan Calbérac's new comedy arrives in theaters in 2025

Ivan Calbérac is back with a new play! In January 2025, his latest play, Like, tackles the shortcomings of our digital society and social networks, at the Comédie de Paris.

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.

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...

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.

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.

The revival! Gogol's Revizor at the Théâtre du Ranelagh: our review

The Revizor is a play by Nicolai Gogol, performed at the Théâtre du Ranelagh from September 13 to January 12, 2024: directed by Ronan Rivière and Aymeline Alix, The Revizor is presented in a tight, modern and very lively version.

Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving play at Le Splendid

The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, arrives in Paris at Le Splendid until January 5, 2025. A moving and funny play about the Second World War.

Il faut qu'une porte soit ouverte ou fermée: Alfred de Musset's text at the Théâtre Montansier

Il faut qu'une porte soit ouverte ou fermée, a one-act proverb by Alfred de Musset, is performed at the Théâtre Montansier, with cast members Thibault de Montalembert and Christèle Tual. From October 3 to 5, director Eric Vigner invites you to rediscover this 19th-century text.

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...

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.

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.

The Loop: Robin Goupil's new play after No limit

Following the success of No Limit, Robin Goupil presents his latest creation: The Loop. A comedy eagerly awaited by theatrophiles, the play is now playing at the Théâtre des Béliers.

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.

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.

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.

Ring - variations de couple: the autumn play about love

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.

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!

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.