Paris in April 2024 blossoms into a theatrical scene of unparalleled richness. Spring brings renewed energy to the city, and with it a myriad of captivating plays. Our meticulous selection guides you through the season's must-see shows.
The Parisian theater scene in April is a living tableau of diversity and creativity. Theater classics coexist with bold contemporary productions and avant-garde experiments. We've chosen shows that promise to deliver memorable evenings full of inspiration and pleasure.
April in Paris is the month when the city reinvents itself, opening up to new perspectives. The plays selected for this month reflect this renaissance, with varied themes and innovative stagings. They have been chosen for their artistic excellence, scenic originality and ability to establish an intense dialogue with the audience.
This April, Paris becomes a showcase for fascinating stories and moving performances. Each show is an invitation to escape, reflect and experience emotions in all their intensity.
This guide to the plays to see in Paris in April 2024 is a window onto the vibrant and eclectic world of Parisian theater. It offers the opportunity to discover remarkable works, experience unforgettable moments and engage with the capital's rich cultural landscape. For theater lovers and the curious alike, these shows promise to enrich your April evenings with magic, introspection and beauty.
Amanda Lear back on stage at Théâtre Libre in 'L'Argent de la vieille
Sponsored - Amanda Lear's grand return to the stage will be in the Italian comedy 'L'Argent de la vieille', directed by Raymond Acquaviva, at the Théâtre Libre from February 1 to May 5, 2024. [Read more]
Berlin Berlin, the award-winning extended comedy at the Théatre des Nouveautés, our review
Berlin Berlin, a critically acclaimed and Molière award-winning comedy, will run at the Théâtre des Nouveautés until July 7, 2024. Written by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, it takes place in Berlin during the Cold War and the existence of the Berlin Wall. [Read more]
The Reunification of the Two Koreas, Joel Pommerat's play, our review
Since its premiere in 2013 at the Odéon Théâtre de l'Europe, Joël Pommerat's La Réunification des deux Corées has been a great success. Now it's back for a re-creation at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, from April 24 to July 14, 2024. [Read more]
L'embarras du choix, the interactive play, is back at Gaîté Montparnasse!
L'embarras du choix returns to the Gaîté Montparnasse on March 20. Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino's interactive comedy invites you to take part in the show. [Read more]
Turing's Machine, the play about Alan Turing, comes to the Théâtre Michel
Turing's Machine returns to the Théâtre Michel from August 20, 2024 to January 4, 2025. Based on the true story of mathematician Alan Turing, the play has been a great success since its presentation at the Festival Off d'Avignon. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Les Gros Patinent Bien at Théâtre Saint-Georges: an award-winning cartoon Odyssey
Immerse yourself in the world of Les Gros Patinent Bien, named Best Public Theater Show at the 2022 Molières, at Théâtre Saint-Georges from August 27 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]
François Berléand plays Freud in "Freud et la Femme de Chambre" at Montparnasse
From January 20 to April 7, 2024, the Théâtre Montparnasse will be hosting a moving and comic play starring François Berléand as the father of modern psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, in "Freud et la Femme de Chambre." [Read more]
Ludivine Sagnier in "Le Consentement" adapted for the stage, at Théâtre du Rond-Point
Vanessa Springora's deeply moving novel, already adapted for the cinema in 2023, in a new light as a stage adaptation starring Ludivine Sagnier at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, from March 7 to April 6, 2024. [Read more]
Women are always right, Men are never wrong at Passage to the Stars
Sacha Judaszko and Sophie Depooter's captivating comedy, "Les Femmes ont toujours raison, les hommes n'ont jamais tort", lights up the Passage vers les Étoiles stage until May 5, 2024. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Mondial Placard, a comedy-satire of the corporate world at Théâtre Tristan Bernard
Mondial Placard, by Côme de Bellescize, a contemporary vaudeville at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard until May 25, 2024, takes a facetious look at the pitfalls of discrimination in the workplace. [Read more]
Antigone, the classic revisited at La Folie Théâtre from February 8 to April 21, 2024
A timeless work with a modern message: Sophocles' "Antigone", tragedy reinvented at A la Folie Théâtre in Paris, a brilliantly revisited classic to be seen at La Folie Théâtre, Paris, from February 8 to April 21, 2024 [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Cesar-winning actress Sara Giraudeau plays Le Syndrome de L'Oiseau at Théâtre du Petit St-Martin
In Le Syndrome de L'Oiseau, Sara Giraudeau plays the character of Eve, a psychological drama set behind closed doors, at the Théâtre Petit St-Martin from January 23 to April 20, 2024. [Read more]
Jean-Luc Reichmann at the Théâtre des Nouveautés with 'Le bracelet' by Isabelle Mergault
Host and comedian Jean-Luc Reichmann is back on stage at the Théâtre des Nouveautés with the comedy Le Bracelet, a play by comedian Isabelle Mergault, until May 5, 2024. [Read more]
Le Montespan, best-selling novel by Jean Teulé, adapted for Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
The story of France's most famous cuckold, who dared to defy Louis XIV, Le Montespan, Jean Teulé's best-selling historical novel, settles down for its adaptation at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère until June 29, 2024. [Read more]
Clôture de l'amour, the play returns to Théâtre 14 from April 23 to May 4
"Clôture de l'amour" features two protagonists in the process of breaking up, playing at Théâtre 14 from April 23 to May 4, 2024. The play's special feature: the text is written in two long tirades. Premiered at the Avignon Festival in 2011, the play has been translated into 26 foreign editions and performed in 13 countries. [Read more]
Montaigne, Les Essais, the extended one-man show at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
"Montaigne, Les Essais" runs at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse until June 8, 2024. The one-man show is an adaptation of Montaigne's Les Essais, performed by Hervé Briaux. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Corneille's Le Menteur, Marion Bierry's successful adaptation at the Théâtre de Poche
Corneille's "Le Menteur" returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse from April 18 to June 28, 2024, following the success of the previous season. Marion Bierry's critically acclaimed adaptation and staging promise a Corneille classic like you've never seen before. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Dévorante, Eleonora Galasso's unfiltered one-woman show
"Dévorante" is Italian lifestyle writer Eleonora Galasso's first one-woman show. The play, which takes place in Eleonora Galasso's kitchen, runs at the Théâtre des Mathurins until May 30, 2024. [Read more]
Dear Parents, the comedy continues at the Théâtre de Paris until June 30
"Chers Parents", a comedy nominated for the 2022 Molières, is back at the Théâtre de Paris for its 3rd season. A spicy, humorous play to discover or re-discover. [Read more]
Conseil de famille, back at the Comédie de Paris
Conseil de famille returns to the Comédie de Paris until June 30, 2024. The comedy tells the story of a mother who lets go and decides to have a good time. Her children are not so keen on the idea... [Read more]
"Cette petite musique que personne n'entend" by Clarisse Fontaine at Théâtre des Mathurins
"Cette petite musique que personne n'entend": a reflection on female resilience at the Théâtre des Mathurins, by Clarisse Fontaine and Joeystarr, from February 9 to April 12. [Read more]
"Le Plus Heureux des 3": a comedy to be discovered at Théâtre Edgar in Paris
Discover "Le plus heureux des 3", a comedy presented at the Théâtre Edgar in Paris from January 22 to May 14, 2024. Get ready to laugh [Read more]
A Streetcar Named Desire: the play adapted from the novel by Tennessee Williams at the Bouffes Parisiens
Tennessee Williams' memorable Un Tramway nommé Désir is adapted at Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens, from January 31 to May 25, 2024. [Read more]
"The Fisher King" adaptation of the cult film at Théâtre Le Splendid
Adapted for the first time in France, Terry Gilliam's cult film "The Fisher King" is showing at Théâtre Le Splendid, Paris, from February 7 to June 23, 2024. [Read more]
Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' adapted for the first time at Théâtre Michel
The American literary classic adapted for the stage for the first time at the Théâtre Michel by Xavier Simonin: Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, a harrowing plot set in the heart of a historic era, from February 1, 2024. [Read more]
François Berléand presents "Extraits Extra" by Poiret & Serrault at Théâtre Montparnasse in Paris
In a series of sketches, Nicolas Briançon and François Berléand pay tribute to the funniest duo in French theater, Poiret and Serrault, from February 15 to June 2, 2024 at Petit Montparnasse. [Read more]
Clémentine Célarié: "Je suis la maman du Bourreau", on stage at La Pépinière Théâtre
Immerse yourself in the poignant world of moral conflict and motherhood, brought to life by Clémentine Célarié on stage in "Je suis la maman du Bourreau", adapted from the novel by David Lelait-Helo (Prix Claude Chabrol 2022): a captivating performance at La Pépinière Théâtre from January 18, 2024. [Read more]
L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a comedy at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe: prolongations
Immerse yourself in the burlesque history of a French king with L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a historical show at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe, until June 24, 2024. [Read more]
Ma Version de l'Histoire (My Version of History) at the Théâtre Michel: the heart of a 20-year relationship
"Ma version de l'histoire" (My side of the story), a captivating immersion in the reality of building a couple at the Théâtre Michel in Paris. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Cyrano, extended to May 4 at Théâtre Lepic
"Cyrano", after its success on the Funambule Montmartre stage, is now on view at the Théâtre Lepic, until May 4, 2024. To play the part of our big-nosed hero, women and, for an unprecedented atmosphere, candlelight, commedia dell'arte style. [Read more]
An Irish Story at La Scala Paris
From February 11 to June 19, 2024, La Scala Paris presents "An Irish Story", a play by Kelly Rivière that takes us into the mysteries of her family. [Read more]
ADOS at Grand Point Virgule: a teen odyssey for the whole family
ADOS, the famous comedy show is back at the Grand Point Virgule in Paris until May 26, 2024. Dive into the world of teenagers every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
