Theater - activities

L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt, the play about the actress' life - our review

L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt plays at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal from August 27 to December 22, 2024. The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor.

Our tips for discovering a play at low prices

Would you like to go to the theater in Paris more often, but find it too expensive? Here are several ways to discover new theatrical creations at low prices in the capital!

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.

Maxime d'Aboville in a historical one-man show about the French Revolution

In a one-man show, Maxime d'Aboville brings the French Revolution to life using the great texts of French literature, from Victor Hugo to Alexandre Dumas. The play runs at the Théâtre Hébertot until January 4, 2025.

François Cluzet in the 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.

Nasreddine: a children's show at Théâtre aux Mains Nues on Saturday, October 19 at 4 p.m.

Get your tickets for Nasreddine, a children's show at Théâtre aux Mains Nues, Saturday October 19 at 4pm. The perfect show to kick off the All Saints' vacation season.

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.

"Monsieur Joseph", the not-to-be-missed family musical at the Théâtre Clavel

From October 23 to December 4, 2024, the Théâtre Clavel plays host to the musical comedy "Monsieur Joseph" by Les Dentellières Pourpres, transporting you to a small French village during the Liberation. All ages 6 and up!

Vassili Schneider in the stage adaptation of Panayotis Pascot's book

Panayotis Pascot's first book, La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière (The Next Time You Bite the Dust), published in 2023, is coming to the theater with Vassili Schneider in the lead role. Adapted and directed by Paul Pascot, the play will be presented at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin.

Juste la fin du monde: Jean-Luc Lagarce's play starring Vincent Dedienne

30 years after his death, the Théâtre de l'Atelier pays tribute to Jean-Luc Lagarce by performing two of his plays in alternating years from January 15, 2025, including Juste la fin du monde. The cast includes Vincent Dedienne, winner of the Molière for best actor in private theater 2024.

The Avengers - The Flower Killer at the Divine Comedy

A theatrical parody of the TV series "Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir". A duo nicknamed the Avengers are tasked with investigating the mysterious deaths of several periwinkles. In the course of a breathless, funny and eco-friendly quest, the Avengers come up against some colorful (if not totally crazy) characters and uncover a gigantic plot to destabilize the country. Every Tuesday evening at the Théâtre de la Divine Comédie.

Tout va bien se passer: Alil Vardar's comedy revives at La Grande Happy Comédie

Tout va bien se passer is back in Paris at La Grande Happy Comédie in the 9th arrondissement. A comedy by Alil Vardar, set at a bachelor party that threatens to upset the future marriage...

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.

Frida: the play retracing the life of artist Frida Kahlo

Frida, written and directed by Paõla Duniaud, retraces the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. A victim of its own success, the play has been extended at the Manufacture des Abbesses until November 30, 2024.

Théâtre du Point Virgule, a stage for comedy shows in the heart of the Marais district

Le Point Virgule specializes in comedy and one-man shows. Located at 7 rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, the theater has been in existence for almost 50 years.

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.

André Dussollier: the latest dates for his show in Paris

Back in 2002, André Dussollier appeared on stage in his show Monstres sacrés, sacrés monstres. Now he's back with a new version of his old show, under a new title: Sens dessus dessous.

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.

Big Mother: a journalistic thriller at the heart of current affairs at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens

Big Mother, a captivating play to discover at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens until November 10, 2024.

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...