Contemporary theater - activities

Stravinsky's Pulcinella & Ravel's L'Heure espagnole in March at Opéra-Comique

Louis Langrée, Guillaume Gallienne and Clairemarie Osta combine the scenic arts in the service of these two masterpieces inspired by the gallant 18th century, in a show that celebrates the freedom of genres and the fecundity of the comic spirit, to be seen from March 9 to 19, 2024. And on March 15 and 17, extend the evening with artists from the production or the Académie, in a more intimate musical postlude to the world of the title.

Amanda Lear back on stage at Théâtre Libre in 'L'Argent de la vieille

Amanda Lear's grand return to the stage will be in the Italian comedy 'L'Argent de la vieille', directed by Raymond Acquaviva, at the Théâtre Libre from February 1 to May 5, 2024.

An Irish Story at La Scala Paris

From February 11 to June 19, 2024, La Scala Paris presents "An Irish Story", a play by Kelly Rivière that takes us into the mysteries of her family.

"Cette petite musique que personne n'entend" by Clarisse Fontaine at Théâtre des Mathurins

"Cette petite musique que personne n'entend": a reflection on female resilience at the Théâtre des Mathurins, by Clarisse Fontaine and Joeystarr, from February 9 to April 12.

Rite de Passage, Solo II by Bintou Dembélé at the Musée du Quai Branly - Théâtre Claude Lévi Strauss

Bintou Dembélé, a leading figure on the contemporary hip-hop scene, presents a solo performance entitled 'Rite de passage, Solo II', exploring the links between the body, the past and the future, at the Musée du Quai Branly, on February 11 and 18, 2024.

Contes de Faits at the Funambule Montmartre in Paris: a committed show for the whole family

Don't miss Contes de Faits, at Le Funambule Montmartre in Paris, a captivating event running until October 15, 2023. Immerse yourself in a show combining humor, feminism and pop-culture!

Chekhov in motion: "Three Sisters" reinvented without words at the Théâtre du Gymnase

Representing a classic of Russian literature, combining physical, choreographic, theatrical, musical and visual languages... Numerous forms of expression, apart from the spoken text: this is the performance of "Les Trois Soeurs", offered by director Polina Rebel with the Compagnie Glaza, theater of movement, on the stage of the Théâtre du Gymnase, from January 29 to February 12, 2024.

Antigone, the classic revisited at La Folie Théâtre from February 8 to April 21, 2024

A timeless work with a modern message: Sophocles' "Antigone", tragedy reinvented at A la Folie Théâtre in Paris, a brilliantly revisited classic to be seen at La Folie Théâtre, Paris, from February 8 to April 21, 2024

"L'Autre Voyage", after Schubert, at the Opéra-Comique in February 2024

From February 1 to 11, 2024, discover "L'Autre Voyage" at the Opéra-Comique. A musical spectacle based on Schubert's unfinished works. Music director Raphaël Pichon and stage director Silvia Costa unearth the gems of Franz Schubert's forgotten scores, bringing them back to life in a creation as contemporary as it is romantic. An original journey performed by the Pygmalion orchestra and choir.

"Sentinelles": a play that illuminates the link between art and friendship at the Théâtre du Rond-Point

A moving journey through art and friendship, the play "Sentinelles" unveils its mysteries at the Théâtre du Rond-Point in Paris from January 30 to February 10, 2024.

Le Montespan, best-selling novel by Jean Teulé, adapted for Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère

The story of France's most famous cuckold, who dared to defy Louis XIV, Le Montespan, Jean Teulé's best-selling historical novel, settles down for its adaptation at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère until June 29, 2024.

"The Fisher King" adaptation of the cult film at Théâtre Le Splendid

Adapted for the first time in France, Terry Gilliam's cult film "The Fisher King" is showing at Théâtre Le Splendid, Paris, from February 7 to June 23, 2024.

Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' adapted for the first time at Théâtre Michel

The American literary classic adapted for the stage for the first time at the Théâtre Michel by Xavier Simonin: Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, a harrowing plot set in the heart of a historic era, from February 1, 2024.

François Berléand presents "Extraits Extra" by Poiret & Serrault at Théâtre Montparnasse in Paris

In a series of sketches, Nicolas Briançon and François Berléand pay tribute to the funniest duo in French theater, Poiret and Serrault, from February 15 to June 2, 2024 at Petit Montparnasse.

"Le Problème Lapin, Cartographie 7": the strange conference play at the Théâtre du Rond-Point

"Le Problème Lapin, Cartographie 7", a real-fake theatrical lecture by Frédéric Ferrer, at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, from January 10 to 27, 2024.

Molière Reinvented: 'Le Malade Imaginaire ou le Silence de Molière' at Les Amandiers de Nanterre

Classic theater meets innovation in 'Le Malade Imaginaire ou le silence de Molière' at the Théâtre des Amandiers in Nanterre. An audacious adaptation by Arthur Nauzyciel, in the form of a fusion of the works of Molière and Giovanni Macchia, presented from January 26 to February 9, 2024.

François Berléand plays Freud in "Freud et la Femme de Chambre" at Montparnasse

From January 20 to April 7, 2024, the Théâtre Montparnasse will be hosting a moving and comic play starring François Berléand as the father of modern psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, in "Freud et la Femme de Chambre."

Clémentine Célarié: "Je suis la maman du Bourreau", on stage at La Pépinière Théâtre

Immerse yourself in the poignant world of moral conflict and motherhood, brought to life by Clémentine Célarié on stage in "Je suis la maman du Bourreau", adapted from the novel by David Lelait-Helo (Prix Claude Chabrol 2022): a captivating performance at La Pépinière Théâtre from January 18, 2024.

Paul Claudel's "L'Échange", the first version from 1894, revisited at Théâtre Déjazet

The first complete version of Paul Claudel's 1894 play "L'Échange" will be performed at Théâtre Déjazet from January 14 to February 4, 2024.

"La Femme n'existe plus" at Théâtre du Rond-Point: An invigorating comedy on feminism

Presented at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, the play "La Femme n'existe plus" invites audiences to reflect on feminism through farce and real critical concepts, from December 6 to 31, 2023.