Theater

Article 353 of the Penal Code at the Théâtre du Rond-Point: an edgy crime thriller

Adapted from the novel by Tanguy Viel, Article 353 du Code pénal is on view at the Théâtre du Rond-Point from [date] to [date]. A plunge into a criminal case told to the judge, between social tension and intimate drama.

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.

La Soirée Criminelle: investigation, dinner and mystery in the heart of Paris

From October 15, 2025 to April 8, 2026, La Soirée Criminelle at La Main au Panier will combine interactive theater and fine dining in a detective atmosphere. An original immersion in a life-size investigation, to be experienced in public.

Shows and plays to discover during Ascension weekend in Paris

Ascension weekend in Paris, from May 29 to June 1, 2025, will be the ideal opportunity to discover the best shows and plays in the capital. Here's what not to miss for a successful cultural outing.

Les Gros Patinent Bien return to La Pépinière Théâtre: an award-winning cartoon Odyssey

Immerse yourself in the world of Les Gros Patinent Bien, named Best Public Theater Show at the Molières 2022 awards. Playing at La Pépinière Théâtre, the show opens on May 23, 2025.

Tapis jaune: a festive, retro comedy at À la Folie Théâtre

From June 25 to July 19, 2025, the comedy Tapis jaune takes up residence at À la Folie Théâtre. A New Year's Eve in 1970, surprising guests and disturbing gifts: a funny, fast-paced play to discover all summer long.

La Corde: a chilling huis clos of manipulation and suspense at Studio Marigny

Studio Marigny welcomes La Corde, a modern adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's thriller popularized by Hitchcock. From September 24 to December 28, 2025, spectators will be plunged into a mundane evening where crime lurks behind closed doors.

The Winter's Tale: Shakespeare revisited by a young troupe at Théâtre Gérard-Philipe

With Le Conte d'hiver, twelve young actors from the CNSAD will interpret Shakespeare's tragicomedy in a contemporary staging. The show runs from May 21 to 25, 2025 in Saint-Denis, at the Théâtre Gérard-Philipe.

Jacques Weber: a committed literary evening at the Théâtre de la Renaissance

In Liberté Démocratie, Jacques Weber will lend his voice to the great pens of free thought for a unique performance on June 3, 2025. A literary event in aid of the Institut Pasteur.

Valentina: A contemporary tale of heartbeat and language in the theater

With Valentina, Caroline Guiela Nguyen offers a creation that's part storytelling, part documentary theater, centered on a little girl who becomes an interpreter for her ailing mother. The show runs from June 2 to 15, 2025 at Théâtre de la Ville - Les Abbesses.

Les Misérables: Victor Hugo revisited by Madame Thénardier

The Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois hosts a tight but ambitious adaptation of the novel Les Misérables, brought to life by the ironic perspective of Madame Thénardier. The show runs from May 22 to June 8, 2025, and offers a lively, contemporary retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece.

Du charbon dans les veines: the play that won five Molières arrives at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal

After Adieu Monsieur Haffmann and Petit coiffeur, Jean-Philippe Daguerre returns with a new theatrical creation: Du charbon dans les veines. The play, which focuses on mineworkers in the 1950s in a deeply moving narrative, won no fewer than 5 Molières and is now coming to the Théâtre du Palais-Royal!

Gisèle Halimi, a fierce freedom: a moving theatrical tribute at La Scala Paris

With Une farouche liberté, the La Scala Paris theater will highlight the life and struggles of Gisèle Halimi, a major figure in feminism and justice. From May 14 to 31, 2025, Marie-Christine Barrault and Hinda Abdelaoui will embody her words of struggle and emancipation on stage.

Le Bonheur conjugal: Tolstoy at the heart of intimacy at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse

Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents Le Bonheur conjugal, an adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's text starring Anne Richard, opening May 23, 2025. A delicate reflection on love, everyday life and the passage of time.

Les Vies authentiques de Phinéas Gage at the Théâtre du Rond-Point

From May 15 to 25, 2025, the Théâtre du Rond-Point will host a production freely inspired by the real-life fate of Phinéas Gage, a little-known figure in 19th-century America. Between biography and poetic fiction, this show explores the upheavals of identity as it is tested by the body and society.

Théâtre de Verdure Festival 2025 in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne: the festival for young and old alike

Enjoy a unique theatrical experience at the Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2025, located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. From June 14 to September 28, 2025, this festival offers a wide range of shows for all ages.

Chekhov à la folie: two wry farces at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse

Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents two short plays by Anton Chekhov in a single show, directed by Jean-Louis Benoît. La Demande en mariage and L'Ours offer a burlesque and furiously human look at the most unreasonable passions.

Le Mystère de l'Homme Invisible: theater, magic and science fiction at Le Lucernaire

Le Lucernaire welcomes an original creation freely inspired by the universe of H.G. Wells, a blend of theatrical illusion and contemporary reflection. The Mystery of the Invisible Man promises a fantastic voyage where science and imagination intertwine.

Le Repas des Fauves: the Molière-winning comedy returns to the Théâtre Hébertot - our review

"Le Repas des Fauves", which won three Molières awards in 2011, returns to the Heberto Theatre from December 17, 2025 to January 4, 2026. The comedy is set during the German Occupation in 1942.

Deux leçons d'Histoire de France: Maxime d'Aboville crosses the centuries at Théâtre de Poche

From May 15, 2025, Maxime d'Aboville revisits the History of France at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse with two literary and epic lessons, in Deux Leçons d'Histoire de France.