Paris in March 2025 boasts a rich and varied theatrical offering. With spring just around the corner, the French capital comes alive with an exciting selection of plays. Our meticulously prepared guide takes you on a tour of the hottest theatrical shows of the season.
The Paris theater scene in March is a melting pot of innovation and tradition. You'll find a harmonious fusion of great classical works and innovative contemporary productions. Our selection is designed to offer unique theatrical moments, combining aesthetic pleasure, intellectual reflection and emotion.
March in Paris is the time when the city awakens anew, bearing the promise of renewal. The plays chosen for this month reflect this transition, combining varied themes and bold scenic approaches. They have been selected for their exceptional artistic quality, inventive st aging and ability to create a deep connection with the audience.
In March, Paris is transformed into a grandiose stage, where each play becomes a window onto diverse worlds. These shows aren't just performances; they're invitations to explore captivating narratives, feel intense emotions and take part in an enriching cultural dialogue.
This guide to the plays to see in Paris in March 2025 is your passport to an unforgettable theatrical adventure. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamism and diversity of the Parisian theatrical landscape. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a casual spectator, these plays promise to warm up your March evenings with magic, reflection and artistic splendor.
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La machine de Turing, the play about Alan Turing, extended at Théâtre Michel
La machine de Turing (Turing's Machine) will run at the Théâtre Michel until April 26, 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]
Guten tag, Madame Merkel: the one-woman show about Angela Merkel extended
Prolonged due to its success, the one-woman show Guten tag, Madame Merkel is a satire on the life of Angela Merkel. The play runs at La Pépinière Théâtre from January 12 to April 27, 2025. [Read more]
Renaissance Aesthetics: adapting Peter Weiss's novel for the stage
L'Esthétique de la résistance, the novel by Peter Weiss, is to be discovered or rediscovered at the theater in an adaptation by Sylvain Creuzevault. Playing at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon, it runs from March 1 to 16, 2025. [Read more]
The Weight of Ants: a wacky satire on today's world
Le Poids des Fourmis runs from March 7 to 15 at the Théâtre Paris-Villette. Between adolescent revolt, citizen resistance and the excesses of power, the play questions, with humor and bite, our ability to act in the face of the world's injustices. [Read more]
4211 Km: the moving play awarded at the Molières 2024 extended - our review
A family's journey above all, 4211 Km is the distance separating two countries and two destinies. A captivating play that traces a poignant journey of exile and freedom, back on stage at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, from January 22, 2025. [Read more]
Tu voulais un coup de foudre? a committed comedy at the Théâtre du Marais
Between humor and commitment, Tu voulais un coup de foudre? questions clichés about love and equality. A feminist and modern work to discover at the Théâtre du Marais. [Read more]
Les Femmes de Barbe Bleue: the play inspired by the fairy tale at Théâtre de la Belleville
One of the hits of the 2023 Avignon Festival comes to Paris! From March 5 to March 29, discover Les Femmes de Barbe Bleue at the Théâtre de Belleville. On stage, the ghosts of Bluebeard's wives tell their stories... [Read more]
Alba et Sadaf: a creation by comedian Kheiron about the destiny of two women
Comedian and actor Kheiron unveils his first play, Alba et Sadaf, an intriguing and daring creation. Now playing at the Théâtre des Mathurins, the play tells the true stories of two women living on two different continents. [Read more]
Candide ou l'Optimisme: Voltaire's play at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents an adaptation of Voltaire's famous tale Candide ou l'Optimisme until March 30, 2025. Part social satire, part reflection on the human condition, this play brings to light a timeless tale combining humor, adventure and criticism of utopia. [Read more]
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Trahisons: Harold Pinter's play at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre
To get the year off to a good start, discover Harold Pinter's play Trahisons at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. Translated by Olivier Cardot, the play by the British writer features Swann Arlaud, Marc Arnaud and Marie Kauffmann. [Read more]
François Cluzet in his one-man show Encore une journée divine
It's François Cluzet's big return to the stage! After a 25-year absence, the actor returns to the stage in Encore une journée divine, a one-man show based on the novel by Denis Michelis. The play runs at the Théâtre Bouffes Parisiens from January 25 to April 18, 2025. [Read more]
Peau d'homme : Laure Calamy in the cult comic strip at Théâtre Montparnasse
From January 23, Peau d'homme, the iconic work by Hubert and Zanzim, comes to life at Théâtre Montparnasse in a creation by Léna Bréban. Starring Laure Calamy in the title role, this theatrical adaptation blends an initiatory tale, songs by Ben Mazué and choreography by Leïla Ka for a spellbinding new stage experience. [Read more]
Macbeth: Shakespeare's famous tragedy at the Comédie-Française
Silvia Costa's Macbeth, created in March 2024, returns to the Comédie-Francaise. In the legendary Salle Richelieu, the tragedy adapted from Shakespeare's text can be seen from January 24 to May 11, 2025. [Read more]
Du charbon dans les veines: a moving story at the Théâtre Saint Georges
After Adieu Monsieur Haffmann and Petit coiffeur, Jean-Philippe Daguerre returns with a new theatrical creation: Du charbon dans les veines. Playing at the Théâtre Saint-Georges until April 2025, the play focuses on mineworkers in the 1950s, in a deeply moving tale. [Read more]
Guerre: le seul en scène based on Céline's book by Benjamin Voisin - our review
Céline's cult novel Guerre is adapted as a one-man show at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. The play, starring Benjamin Voisin, runs until March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Vote Pipault, the satirical political comedy of the moment in Paris!
"Votez Pipault" is the new comedy that's already causing a stir on the Parisian stage! A biting satire of the world of politics, performed at Paris de l'Humour in Belleville, every other Friday at 8pm. [Read more]
Like: Ivan Calbérac's new comedy arrives in theaters
Ivan Calbérac is back with a new play! Starting January 24, 2025, his latest play, Like, tackles the shortcomings of our digital society and social networks, at the Comédie de Paris. [Read more]
Oublie-moi, the 4-Moliere-winning play continues at Théâtre La Bruyère: our review
Oublie moi, a play with a cult following, won 4 Molières awards in 2023. Written by Thierry Lopez and Marie-Julie Baup, the play runs at the Théâtre de la Bruyere from Tuesday to Sunday until April 30, 2025. [Read more]
The extraordinary destiny of Sarah Bernhardt: the play extended - our review
L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt is currently playing at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal and runs until . The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor. [Read more]
Victoria Abril at the Théâtre de la Madeleine with Marinella
Victoria Abril returns to the Théâtre de la Madeleine from February 8 to April 26, 2025 with Marinella, a delicious comedy combining art, advertising and hilarious dilemmas. [Read more]
Vive les Mariés: we tested the immersive dining experience at Tesoro d'Italia - new dates
Discover "Vive les Mariés", the immersive theater experience that combines comedy and upscale dining in a sumptuous setting. Join this culinary and artistic adventure in the heart of Paris's 10th arrondissement, at Le Tesoro d'Italia-Paradis restaurant on weekends for a special dinner on New Year's Eve 2025, and also every Wednesday and Sunday from February 5, 2025. We've tried it, we'll tell you! [Read more]
Smile, the black-and-white play inspired by Charlie Chaplin at Théâtre de l'Atelier
Smile, a play inspired by Charlie Chaplin, is the first play in France to be produced entirely in black and white. The play returns for a fourth season, and its final Paris dates, at the Théâtre de l'Atelier, from March 25 to 30, 2025. [Read more]
Le Journal: political tensions and personal dramas at the heart of a gripping thriller
Attention thriller fans! Le Journal, a thrilling play exploring the explosive tensions between politics and the press. Playing at the Théâtre de Paris from January 22, 2025, the play is directed by Anne Bouvier. [Read more]
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving extended play - our review
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles (Star Merchants), after a triumph in Avignon, is extended in Paris at Le Splendid from January 7 to . A moving and funny play about the Second World War. [Read more]
Le secret des secrets: Benoit Soles' play based on a true story
After the success of La Machine de Turing and La Maison du Loup, author and actor Benoit Solès unveils his latest creation. But you'll have to wait a little longer to discover it, as the play opens at the Théâtre Rive Gauche on January 22, 2025. [Read more]
Les Serge (Gainsbourg Point Barre) back in the Comédie-Française Studio
The Studio de la Comédie-Française is once again bringing music to the stage, presenting Les Serge (Gainsbourg Point Barre), a play adapted and directed by Stéphane Varupenne and Sébastien Pouderoux, from January 18 to March 9, 2025, with Gainsbourg as its hobbyhorse. [Read more]
Les Liaisons Dangereuses: the novel adapted at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées
Les liaisons dangereuses, the epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, has been adapted for the stage in Paris! Until April 27, 2025, the play is playing at La Comédie des Champs-Élysées. Would you like to see a major work of French literature in theaters? [Read more]
L'Injuste: a thrilling thriller at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
Fans of suspenseful thrillers? Théâtre de la Renaissance has a new play for you! Starting January 23, 2025, L'Injuste stars Jacques Weber and Elodie Navarre as a Nazi dignitary meets a journalist from an Israeli daily newspaper in 1993. [Read more]
The Prize: Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner face off in a gripping historical confrontation
Cyril Gély's historic play Le Prix is staged at the Théâtre Hébertot from January 22, 2025. On stage, spectators will have the chance to meet Pierre Arditi and Ludmila Mikael, in the roles of Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner. [Read more]
Josiane: Pierre Guillois takes us to the Camargue in a delirious comedy
Josiane, a new play by successful playwright Pierre Guillois, arrives in Paris on December 3, 2024. Playing at the Théâtre de la Pépinière, the play tells the story of a 71-year-old woman who runs away from home in a caravan in the Camargue... [Read more]
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]
Mes Copains d'abord: the humorous comedy extended at the Grand Point Virgule in Paris
Mes Copains d'abord (My Friends First) is a comedy show scheduled to run at the Grand Point Virgule in Paris from January 11, 2025. A comedy that promises plenty of laughs and food for thought! [Read more]
Absalon, Absalon! William Faulkner's play at the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe
William Faulkner's poignant novel Absalon, Absalon! is about to come to life at the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe. Adapted and directed by Séverine Chavrier, the play runs from March 26 to April 11, 2025. Tickets will go on sale shortly. [Read more]
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele: the one-man show adapted from the novel by Olivier Guez
Attention book lovers: Olivier Guez's book The Disappearance of Josef Mengele will be adapted for the stage from January 24, 2024. Playing at La Pépinière Théâtre, the play tells the story of one of the greatest manhunts of the late 20th century. [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]
Passeport: Alexis Michalik explores the plight of refugees at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris
Alexis Michalik's new play, "Passeport", offers a unique perspective on the situation of refugees in France, blending human drama with current reality. A play to discover at the Théâtre de la Renaissance from January 7 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's play, extended at Théâtre La Pépinière - our review
Since September 2017, Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's fourth theatrical creation, has been performed at the Théâtre La Pépinière. The play returns to the stage from January 12, 2025. [Read more]
Le Soulier de Satin: Paul Claudel's play at the Comédie Française
Rediscover Paul Claudel's Le Soulier de Satin at the Comédie-Française, a theatrical fresco combining love, faith and spiritual quest, from December 21 to April 13, 2025. An adaptation lasting around 7 hours, directed by the talented Éric Ruf. [Read more]
Je m'appelle Georges et vous? a romantic comedy at Théâtre La Bruyère
Created by the duo Gilles Dyrek and Éric Bu (nominated for the Molières in 2023), this new romantic comedy is sure to please anyone looking for an evening of laughs. Playing at Théâtre La Bruyère from January 23, 2025, Je m'appelle Georges et vous? takes you on a zany and unusual journey. [Read more]
Edmond by Alexis Michalik at the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play has been extended until March 30, 2025. [Read more]
Gargantua, the play adapted from Rabelais, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Gargantua, a classic to relive the epicurean work of French literature, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse in Paris, from January 6 to March 3, 2025, every Monday at 9pm. [Read more]
Frida: the play retracing the life of artist Frida Kahlo
Frida, written and directed by Paõla Duniaud, retraces the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. A victim of its own success, the play has been extended at the Manufacture des Abbesses until November 30, 2024. [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]
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]
Lumière! the play that lets you discover the history of electricity, extended
How about taking a step back in time to understand history? That's what Théâtre Lucernaire is proposing with Lumière! which runs until March 2, 2025. The play revisits the history of the invention of electricity: Edison, Westinghouse, Tesla; we meet the great names who changed history. [Read more]
Mon jour de chance: comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras
Mon jour de chance, the new comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, is currently playing at the Théâtre Fontaine. A victim of its own success, it has been extended until May 18, 2025. [Read more]
Kessel, la liberté à tout prix continues at the Théâtre Rive Gauche
Kessel, la liberté à tout prix, a one-man show starring Franck Desmedt, runs at the Théâtre Rive Gauche until March 30, 2025. The play is a portrait of the great reporter and writer Joseph Kessel. [Read more]
Dernier Coup de Ciseaux, the interactive play at Théâtre des Mathurins
Dernier coup de ciseaux has been running almost non-stop since its release in 2011. Written by Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, the interactive play returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins from August 20, 2024 to June 28, 2025. [Read more]
Orgueil et Préjugés... ou presque at Théâtre Saint-Georges: a modern twist on Jane Austen
From January 24, the Théâtre Saint-Georges welcomes an original adaptation of Orgueil et Préjugés, combining parody, music and caustic humor. A modern retelling in which five talented actresses and a musician plunge us into the whimsical adventures of the Bennet sisters, directed by Johanna Boyé. [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]
Les Gratitudes: the moving play starring Catherine Hiegel at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin
If you haven't had the chance to see Les Gratitudes in theaters, the play returns to the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin from March 5 to April 27, 2025. The play stars Catherine Hiegel and Laure Blatter in a moving story, adapted from the novel by Delphine de Vigan. [Read more]
Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé: Vincent Dedienne adapts Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary for the stage
Comedian and actor Vincent Dedienne will be appearing in Jean-Luc Lagarce's Juste la fin du monde in January, but he has also chosen to explore Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary as the basis for a new theatrical creation. Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé can be seen at Théâtre de l'Atelier from the end of January. [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]
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Dates and Opening Time
From March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025
