December in Paris is an ideal time to enjoy comedy at the theater. As winter sets in and the festive season approaches, what better way to relax than in a theatre? Parisian theaters abound with humorous plays that promise to make you laugh out loud.
Comedies to see in Paris now or in the coming months
Do you love theater and comedy? You can combine the two by going to see a comedy at the theater! Parisian theaters often feature comedy shows, so you can relax and have a good laugh. [Read more]
Theatrical comedies in Paris cover a wide range of styles. You can attend light-hearted farces, situation comedies or plays where word and gesture comedy blend brilliantly. From revisited classics to modern creations , theaters know how to captivate audiences with laugh-out-loud stories.
One of the great assets of comedy in Paris is the diversity of the venues that host it. From historic theaters like the Théâtre des Variétés or the Théâtre du Palais-Royal, to small, intimate stages, each venue brings its own charm to the theatrical experience.
So this December, let yourself be tempted by an evening at the theater. Whether you're with family or friends, comedies in Paris are guaranteed to bring you laughter and good humor.
Menopause, the comedy that breaks the rules, returns to Paris
Ménopause, the comedy that shakes up the rules is on at the Grand Point Virgule until December 31. Co-written and directed by Alex Goude, this comedy takes a humorous, no-holds-barred look at menopause. [Read more]
Les Crapauds fous: Mélody Mourey's play at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
Les Crapauds fous, Mélody Mourey's comedy based on a true story, returns to Paris at the Théâtre de la Renaissance from September 13, 2024. [Read more]
A brilliant idea, the 2-Molière comedy at the Théâtre des Variétés
Une idée géniale is Sébastien Castro's not-to-be-missed comedy at the Théâtre des Variétés, from September 12, 2024. It's a comedy play featuring... three look-alikes! [Read more]
C'est Décidé, Je Deviens Une Connasse! at the Comédie Oberkampf in Paris
Discover C'est Décidé, Je Deviens Une Connasse! a hilarious show at the Comédie Oberkampf in Paris until May 4, 2025. [Read more]
Le Duplex, a comedy starring Anny Duperey and Pascal Légitimus, returns to the Théâtre de Paris in September
Le Duplex, a hilarious neighborhood quarrel starring Anny Duperey and Pascal Légitimus, returns to the Théâtre de Paris from September 12, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Je t'aime à l'Italienne and à l'Algérienne at La Divine Comédie
Je t'aime à l'Italienne et à l'Algérienne transports you to a Mediterranean romantic comedy at the Théâtre Les Enfants du Paradis, Paris, until April 26, 2025. [Read more]
Petits Silences Gênés: the comedy to discover at Scène Parisienne
Petits Silences Gênés runs at Scène Parisienne from September 17 to December 31, 2024, every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9pm. [Read more]
Et Pendant ce Temps Simone Veille! at Comédie Bastille
Meanwhile, Simone veille! a show retracing the fight for women's rights over the last century, runs at the Comédie Bastille until April 29, 2025. [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix presents La Claque, an interactive play in which he revisits the history of the claque (applause) in theater. The show runs at the Gaîté Montparnasse from September 15, 2024 to May 27, 2025. [Read more]
Un Atelier pour deux returns to the Théâtre de Passy, with Véronique Jannot and Jean-Luc Moreau
Un Atelier pour deux, by Laurence Jyl, returns to the Théâtre de Passy from September 28, 2024. In this lively comedy, we witness a woman's dilemma in a long and morose love affair. [Read more]
Chaos, the improvised comedy extended at the Studio des Champs-Élysées
Chaos is the latest creation from the Compagnie d'Improvisation Eux returns to the Studio des Champs-Elysées until April 29, 2025. Following the success of Bio, the Compagnie is offering new dates for its latest improvised show. [Read more]
Molière's L'Avare: the cult play at the Comédie-Française
L'Avare, one of Molière's best-known comedies, returns to the Comédie-Française for its third consecutive season. The play, directed by Lilo Baur, is a re-visited classic, set in the aftermath of the Second World War. [Read more]
Comme il vous plaira: Shakeaspeare's play at the Théâtre Hébertot
The comedy Comme il vous plaira, by the famous playwright William Shakespeare, is on at the Théâtre Hébertot from September 18 to December 31, 2024. Winner of 4 Molières (Best Private Show, Best Direction, Best Adaptation, Best Supporting Actress), the play offers audiences a modern translation. [Read more]
Une Situation Délicate, the play starring Gérard Darmon and Max Boublil, returns to Paris in September
A victim of its own success, Une situation délicate is back in Paris, playing at the Théâtre des Nouveautés from September 26, 2024 to December 31, 2024. A comedy that's sure to get you excited about the start of the new school year in 2024! [Read more]
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... [Read more]
Rupture à domicile: the hit comedy returns to the Théâtre Rive Gauche
A hit comedy since 2015, Tristan Petitgirard's play Rupture à domicile returns to the Théâtre Rive Gauche in Paris from October 1 to December 22, 2024. The comedy had earned him the title of Best Francophone Author at the 2015 Molières. [Read more]
Témoin de mariage: Jean-Luc Lemoine's explosive comedy
Looking for a good laugh? Jean-Luc Lemoine's explosive new comedy has just that. Since November 2, 2024, the Petit Théâtre des Variétés has been hosting the play Témoin de Mariage from Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024