February in Paris, under the often gray skies, lights up with a thousand lights through the prism of its theaters. The shortest month of the year, but not the least emotional, invites us to discover 10 must-see plays. At a time when "February, the shortest month, is the worst month of all", the Parisian stage becomes a warm refuge, a place of conviviality and exchange, promising enriching evenings.
Let yourself be enveloped by the magic of the theater, where each play is a window onto a world ranging from timeless classics to daring contemporary creations. It's the perfect opportunity to escape, think and feel, far from the winter chill. "Après la pluie, le beau temps", and Parisian theaters in February are proof that culture and art brighten even the darkest days.
Our selection of 10 must-see plays promises moments of sharing and discovery, from laughter to tears, stories that resonate with our times or transport us to other eras and cultures. It's a rendezvous with humanity in all its diversity, complexity and beauty.
February in Paris is an invitation to warm our hearts and minds at the theater, to immerse ourselves in stories that transcend us, unite us and remind us of the importance of art in our lives. The 10 plays to be seen are jewels in the crown of Parisian culture, stars shining in the winter night, guiding art lovers to memorable experiences.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Dates and Opening Time
From February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024
