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.
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]
The Three Musketeers: The cloak-and-dagger epic returns to the stage
After an initial success, Les Trois Mousquetaires returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse until April 27. A lively, fast-paced adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's classic. [Read more]
L'Injuste: a must-see thriller - our review
Fans of suspenseful thrillers? Théâtre de la Renaissance has a new play for you! Opening 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. Here's our review. [Read more]
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]
Big Mother: the journalistic thriller returns to the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
Extension alert! Big Mother, the captivating play at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens, has been extended until April 30, 2025. [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]
Cyrano de Bergerac: Edmond Rostand's play starring Édouard Baer at Théâtre Antoine - our review
It's impossible to miss a classic like Cyrano de Bergerac! Edmond Rostand's cult play, directed by Anne Kessler, arrives at the Théâtre Antoine from January 28, 2025. The actor playing Cyrano will be none other than actor and comedian Édouard Baer. [Read more]
The Cherry Orchard: Chekhov and the twilight of a world at the Comédie-Française
From February 21 to June 1, 2025, Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard returns to the Salle Richelieu under the direction of Clément Hervieu-Léger, in a staging that explores memory and social change. [Read more]
Theater in Paris: 10 must-see shows with Starter Plus - Tatouvu! PROMO CODE
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