Play expected 2025 guide

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.

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.

An evening of solidarity theater in the heart of Paris: when theater meets commitment!

On Monday April 28 at 8pm, the Théâtre Saint Léon (Paris 15th) will host an exceptional performance of the play "Un Air de Famille", brought to life by the amateur troupe La Corde Verte. An evening of solidarity, culture and generosity, organized by Ladies' Circle 10 Paris for the benefit of the MARFANS Association.

Edmond by Alexis Michalik at the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review

Edmond, Alexis Michalik's third play, which premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play has been extended until July 12, 2025.

Le Bémol: an orchestral play at the Théâtre des Variétés

The play "Le Bémol" brings together Pascal Légitimus, Anne Parillaud and Lionel Abelanski at the Théâtre des Variétés, from June 3 to 21, 2025, in an orchestral comedy in which personal tensions disrupt a seemingly harmonious evening.

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.

"On est trop nombreux sur ce putain de bateau" at Théâtre de la Scène Parisienne

An ode to humanity. All migrants, all in the same boat. Taken from Matei Visniec's Migraaaants, the play is at Scène Parisienne from April 8 to May 27, 2025, and is a blend of theater, music and dance disciplines.

We didn't play pétanque in the Warsaw ghetto: memory and humour at the Rond-Point

At the Théâtre du Rond-Point, Éric Feldman delivers a one-man show about the Holocaust, a mixture of humor and memory, between autofiction and theatrical performance. From June 18 to 29, 2025.

12 Hommes en Colère: the play adapted from Reginald Rose's novel is back - our review

Missed it at the theater? Good news, the adaptation of Reginald Rose's cult film 12 Hommes en Colère returns to the Théâtre Hébertot from February 6, 2025. The spectator finds himself plunged into a delicate trial where twelve men must deliberate on the fate of an 18-year-old.

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.

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 Discours at the Théâtre Michel: an introspective comedy adapted by Fabcaro

Adapted from Fabcaro's novel, Le Discours returns to the Théâtre Michel. A one-man show in which the anguish of a wedding speech becomes the starting point for an introspection as funny as it is biting.

The next time you bite the dust: the adaptation of Panayotis' book - our review

Panayotis Pascot's first book, La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière (The Next Time You Bite the Dust), released in 2023, lands in theaters with Vassili Schneider in the lead role. Adapted and directed by Paul Pascot, the play runs from May 28 to 31, 2025 at the Théâtre Antoine.

The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho's novel takes to the stage at Le Lucernaire

A dream, a treasure, a destiny: Paulo Coelho's best-selling novel "The Alchemist" comes to life on stage at Le Lucernaire from March 19 to June 1, 2025.

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.

Journée de noces chez les Cromagnons: a wedding under the bombs at Théâtre de la Colline

A Lebanese family prepares for a wedding in the midst of chaos in "Journée de noces chez les Cromagnons", directed by Wajdi Mouawad from April 29 to June 22, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Colline.

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.

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.

La Séparation at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens: Claude Simon's oppressive behind-closed-doors story

Claude Simon's only play, between the unspoken and the isolated, is on view from September 23, 2025 to January 4, 2026, at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens.

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.