Theater - activities

The Seagull: Anton Chekhov's play at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon

Anton Chekhov's world-famous cult play The Seagull is on at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon until December 22, 2024. This new production, directed by Stéphane Braunschweig, features the dramatic story of writer Konstantin Treplev.

Current and upcoming tragedies in Paris

Discover the classic tragedies playing in Paris: an immersion in the greatest theatrical works.

The extraordinary destiny of Sarah Bernhardt: the play extended - our review

L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt is currently playing at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal and runs until . The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor.

4211 Km: the revival of the moving play that won a Molières 2024 award

A family's journey above all, 4211 Km is the distance separating two countries and two destinies. A captivating play that traces a poignant journey of exile and freedom, back on stage at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, until December 31, 2024.

Big Mother: the extended journalistic thriller at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens

Extension alert! Big Mother, the captivating play at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens, has been extended until February 28, 2025.

What plays and shows should you see during the November 11 weekend in Paris?

All Saints' Day weekend is now over, giving way to the November 11th weekend, with the Monday holiday commemorating the Armistice in 1918. So you've got three days to relax or enjoy the city's cultural activities. Would you like to see a play or a show?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Les Bradés at the Nouvelle Seine with their improvisation show 'T.I.M.E'.

Every Sunday evening, discover a devilishly effective improv show by the troupe Les Bradés with their show T.I.M.E, on view at La Nouvelle Seine from 5pm.