Paris, capital of theatrical culture, invites you this season to rediscover classic tragedies. Timeless masterpieces by iconic playwrights such as Shakespeare and Racine are currently playing or scheduled in Parisian theaters, to the delight of lovers of powerful drama and intense emotion.
Classic tragedies, such as Shakespeare 's Hamlet and Macbeth, also thrill Parisian theaters. These dark tales, tinged with mystery and the quest for power, continue to fascinate with their psychological depth and complex characters. Performed in prestigious venues such as the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Comédie-Française, these shows offer a veritable immersion in the darkness of the human heart.
Many contemporary authors also try their hand at tragedy, linking it to today's world or modernizing existing works. Distinguished by its grave, solemn tone, tragedy emphasizes human passions, weaknesses and ethical dilemmas, while underscoring the inevitability of suffering. Whether in recent or older plays, the fate of tragic characters is often sealed by their own character, their mistakes or superior forces.
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. [Read more]
Le Cercle des poètes disparus: the award-winning play is extended at Théâtre Antoine - our review
Le Cercle des poètes disparus runs at Théâtre Libre until December 31, 2024, then returns to Théâtre Antoine from January 4, 2025! [Read more]
Rigoletto: Giuseppe Verdi's tragic opera at Opéra Bastille
One of Giuseppe Verdi's great classics, Rigoletto, comes to the Opéra Bastille from December 1 to June 12, 2025. An opportunity to discover a new version of the tragic opera by one of the major figures in the world of opera. [Read more]
