In April, Paris transforms itself into a veritable showcase for theater lovers, offering a mosaic of captivating performances. This time of year, synonymous with renewal, invites the discovery of a variety of plays that promise to enrich the Parisian cultural landscape. From timeless classics revisited to daring contemporary creations, April's theatrical program in Paris offers a palette of emotions, laughter and reflection.
The capital' s theaters come alive, welcoming a diverse range of talent to their stages, from established actors to promising new faces on the artistic scene. These performances are invitations to plunge into richly varied narrative universes, where each performance becomes an open window onto imaginary worlds or reflections deeply rooted in our reality.
To explore Parisian theater in April is to have the privilege of navigating through a diversity of genres and styles, from poignant drama to light comedy, experimental theater and children's shows. It's a time when the City of Light shines with an exceptional theatrical offering, promising audiences memorable evenings of magic, art and culture.
Déconnectés at Théâtre de la Boussole: a comedy about our addiction to screens
Théâtre de la Boussole continues "Déconnectés" until June 29, a fast-paced comedy in which four characters must survive an evening without telephones. It promises to be an explosive experience. [Read more]
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]
Bovary at Nanterre-Amandiers: a tragic heroine reinterpreted through the prism of freedom
Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers hosts Bovary from April 29 to May 3, 2025, a retelling of Flaubert's novel by Carme Portaceli and Michael De Cock. [Read more]
Bel-Ami: Maupassant's social climbing at the Lucernaire
From April 30 to July 27, 2025, Le Lucernaire hosts Bel-Ami, a stage adaptation of Guy de Maupassant's famous novel. [Read more]
Les Messagères: Antigone reincarnated by nine young Afghan women
From April 4 to 13, 2025, Les Messagères brings together nine Afghan actresses to perform Antigone, directed by Jean Bellorini. [Read more]
La Grande Magie aux Abbesses: illusion, love and the vertigo of reality according to De Filippo
La Grande Magie takes up residence at the Théâtre des Abbesses, from April 1 to 12, 2025. A text by Eduardo De Filippo, directed by Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, about illusion and truth. [Read more]
Les Contes de Perrault at the Athénée: a magical musical show orchestrated by Valérie Lesort
A lyrical version of Perrault's fairy tales, directed by Valérie Lesort, brings fantasy, humor and musical magic to the Athénée Théâtre. From April 4 to 17, 2025. [Read more]
Cyrano de Bergerac at Théâtre Le Ranelagh: a musical classic
Edmond Rostand's masterpiece returns to Théâtre Le Ranelagh in a staging that promises to be rhythmic and immersive. Stéphane Dauch plays a twirling Cyrano in this musical version. [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]
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Dates and Opening Time
From April 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025
