Molière

Le Bourgeois gentilhomme: Jean-Paul Rouve extends his run at the Théâtre Antoine

Jean-Paul Rouve plays Monsieur Jourdain in Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, directed by Jérémie Lippmann. The show has been extended until February 1, 2026, at the Théâtre Antoine.

Did you know? In Versailles, you can sit on Molière's lap

What a curiosity in Versailles! A statue of Molière, the city's playwright par excellence, invites you to sit on his lap (and it's totally allowed). The bronze statue, designed by Xavier Veihlan, is located in the new bosquet on Place Lyautey. Here's how it works...

Molière Fest at La Villette: five days of free outdoor theater

From June 25 to 29, 2025, La Villette celebrates theater with the first edition of Molière Fest. A free, open-air festival for children aged 3 and over, featuring shows, performances and workshops.

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.

Les Fourberies de Scapin back at the Comédie-Française

Comédie-Française member Denis Podalydès brings his staging of one of Molière's most popular plays, Les Fourberies de Scapin, back to the Salle Richelieu. To be seen from September 20, 2025.

Le Misanthrope returns to the Comédie-Française, directed by Clément Hervieu-Léger

From October 3, 2025 to January 3, 2026, the Comédie-Française revives Le Misanthrope, directed by Clément Hervieu-Léger. A faithful contemporary reading of Molière's masterpiece, performed at the Salle Richelieu.

Molière's Forced Marriage at Essaïon Théâtre

Molière's Le Mariage forcé returns to the Essaïon Théâtre in Paris, from Thursday September 18 to Saturday November 8, 2025. Inventive staging by Jérôme Léger and Emmanuel Vacarisas.

The Corneille - Molière Affair: historical and theatrical investigation at the Comédie Bastille

L'Affaire Corneille - Molière combines investigation, satire and time travel to examine one of France's greatest literary enigmas. An original show to be seen at the Comédie Bastille this autumn.

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.

Les Fourberies de Scapin: Molière revisited at the Lucernaire

Scapin, Molière and Italian comedy return to Le Lucernaire for an energetic revival of Les Fourberies de Scapin, directed by Emmanuel Besnault. On view from April 2 to May 25, 2025.

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.

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.

Molière, le spectacle musical: an event broadcast on W9

Molière, le spectacle musical will be broadcast on Thursday February 27 at 9:10pm on W9. It's an opportunity to discover or rediscover this great stage success, which retraces the life of the famous playwright through a show combining urban music and classical theater.

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.

Celebrate Molière: 200 free tickets for a tribute to the Comédie-Française

Molière is in vogue! After celebrating its 400th anniversary, the Comédie-Française is celebrating the playwright's birthday, as it does every January 15, at a ceremony where 200 tickets will be given away at the last minute!

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.

Molière l'opéra urbain, the extraordinary musical show returns to the Dôme de Paris in 2025

Oyez, admirers of the great Molière. The story of the playwright (and actor), a member of the Comédie-Française, is adapted into a brand new kind of musical. Molière becomes a sublime urban opera, performed once again at the Paris Dome from February 18 to 28, 2025.

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.

Mois Molière à Versailles 2024, the program of shows at mini prices and free of charge

Molière Month returns to Versailles from June 1 to June 30, 2024. The 28th Mois Molière offers a rich program of theater, circus, music and dance, with no fewer than 330 performances in 62 different venues. This major cultural event has established itself as one of France's leading theater festivals.

"Les Précieuses ridicules" by Théâtre Molière Sorbonne, a journey through time at Théâtre Montansier

"Les Précieuses ridicules" is revived at the Théâtre Montansier in Versailles, by Théâtre Molière Sorbonne from January 26 to February 4, 2024.