Theater - activities

Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2024: free events at leisure centres

The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 9 to August 29, 2024. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Cergy-Pontoise, Val-de-Seine and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required).

Pauvre bitos - Le dîner de têtes, Jean Anouilh's comedy, at the Théâtre Hébertot

Pauvre bitos - Le diner de têtes runs at the Théâtre Hébertot until Sunday, April 28, 2024. First performed in 1956, Jean Anouilh's play initially received negative reviews, but is now being hailed by the critics!

Le jeu de l'amour et du hasard, Marivaux's play at the Lucernaire

Le jeu de l'amour et du hasard runs at Le Lucernaire until June 2, 2024. Following its success since its first performance on January 24, 2024, the play, directed by Frédéric Cherboeuf, has been extended.

Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus, nominated 6 times at the Molières, continues at Théâtre Antoine

Adapted for the first time for the stage in France, the cult American film written by Tom Schulman is brought back to life on the Théâtre Antoine stage, with Stéphane Freiss in the lead role of Professor John Keating. A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until May 26, 2024.

Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse, a former café-concert venue

The Théâtre de la Gaité-Montparnasse is located in the Montparnasse district, in the 14th arrondissement. Inaugurated in 1868, the theater was originally a café-concert.

Les téméraires, a play about the Dreyfus affair at the Comédie Bastille

Les téméraires is a historical comedy focusing on the struggle of writer Émile Zola and filmmaker Georges Méliès during the Dreyfus Affair. The comedy runs at the Comédie Bastille until June 16, 2024.

Le Repas des Fauves, Molière award-winning comedy returns to Théâtre Hébertot

"Le Repas des Fauves", which won three Molières awards in 2011, returns to the Heberto Theatre until April 28, 2024. The comedy is set during the German Occupation in 1942.

The Théâtre de la Bastille, a venue for contemporary creations

The Théâtre de la Bastille is located just a few minutes from the Place de Bastille, at 76 rue de la Roquette in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Today, the theater rpiopose dance shows and contemporary plays.

Rose Valland, the extraordinary story of espionage at Théâtre La Boussole

"Rose Valland - Sauver un peu de la beauté du monde", based on the true story of spy Rose Valland, is extended until April 27. The play is on at Théâtre La Boussole.

Macbeth, Shakespeare's tragedy at the Comédie-Française

"Macbeth" is performed at the Comédie-Francaise until July 20, 2024. Scheduled in the magnificent Salle Richelieu, the tragedy is an adaptation of Shakespeare's text.

The Palais-Royal, a historic theater in the heart of Paris

The Palais-Royal theater, located opposite the Palais-Royal gardens, has been in existence since the 17th century. Today, the magnificent hall, all velvet and gilding, is the setting for successful plays.

La Maison du Loup: Immersion in the heart of Jack London's tumultuous life at the Théâtre Rive Gauche in Paris

Immerse yourself in the world of Jack London with La Maison du Loup, running until May 19, 2024 at the Théâtre Rive Gauche.

Bertolt Brecht, "La Bonne Âme du Se-Tchouan" on stage at Théâtre du Nord Ouest

One of German playwright Bertolt Brecht's iconic plays, La Bonne Âme du Se-Tchouan at the Théâtre du Nord Ouest in Paris, January 21 to May 26, 2024.

The Comédie-Française, a theatrical institution in Paris

The Comédie Francaise, founded over three centuries ago, is a French cultural institution. Since 1799, it has been located in the heart of Paris, at the Palais-Royal station in the 1st arrondissement.

Les Chatouilles ou la danse de la colère returns to the Théâtre de l'Atelier

Les Chatouilles ou la Danse de la Colère returns to the Théâtre de l'Atelier from April 11 to June 1. Andréa Bescond reprises her role as dancer and actress in the play she wrote.

Afterlife: we tested the immersive afterlife theater experience in the 11th arrondissement

Discover Afterlife, the immersive theater experience in Paris' 11th arrondissement that transports you beyond, from March 15, 2024, into a world of interactions and decisive choices. A 1h45 adventure offering humor, mystery and multiple endings based on your decisions!

Jure Le: a play at the Théâtre de la Boussole

What if you let yourself be tempted by the first play by a talented young director? For those of you in the Paris region who are looking for an idea for an outing, alone or accompanied, discover Jure-le, by Marlène Grimmer.

No Limit at the Théâtre du Splendid from April, our review

The comedy "No Limit" returns to the Théâtre du Splendid from April 5, 2024. No Limit, by Robin Goupil, is set during the Cold War, in 1964 to be precise.

"Trop Gentil", the One-Man Show by Nicolas Lacroix, star of TikTok, at La Nouvelle Eve

Humor, self-mockery and a reflection on his generation: that's Nicolas Lacroix's One-Man Show "Trop Gentil" at La Nouvelle Eve from January 10 to February 28, 2024.

Stravinsky's Pulcinella & Ravel's L'Heure espagnole in March at Opéra-Comique

Louis Langrée, Guillaume Gallienne and Clairemarie Osta combine the scenic arts in the service of these two masterpieces inspired by the gallant 18th century, in a show that celebrates the freedom of genres and the fecundity of the comic spirit, to be seen from March 9 to 19, 2024. And on March 15 and 17, extend the evening with artists from the production or the Académie, in a more intimate musical postlude to the world of the title.