Paris is brimming with captivating plays, reflecting the vitality and diversity of its cultural landscape. From classics of the French repertoire to contemporary creations, Parisian theaters offer a varied program accessible to all audiences.
Lovers of drama will be seduced by the profound interpretations and innovative stagings of the great tragedies, while comedy aficionados will delight in light-hearted shows full of wit and humor. Contemporary theater in Paris also offers a window onto current themes, with plays that question society, humanity and its dilemmas.
Attending a play in Paris is also an opportunity to explore venues steeped in history and character, from small intimate halls to grand national theaters, where every space contributes to the spectator's unique experience.
Theater in Paris is a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation, offering experiences rich in emotion and reflection. It's an invitation to plunge into the heart of artistic expression, in a city where the art of the stage continues to fascinate and inspire.
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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]
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]
Les Gros Patinent Bien at La Pépinière Théâtre: an award-winning cartoon Odyssey
Immerse yourself in the world of Les Gros Patinent Bien, named Best Public Theater Show at the Molières 2022 awards. Playing at La Pépinière Théâtre, the play opens on February 6, 2025. [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]
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]
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]
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]
Le Misanthrope: Molière's play at Théâtre du Ranelagh
Molière's Le Misanthrope, adapted and directed by Thomas Le Douarec, returns to Paris from October 19, 2024 at the Théâtre du Ranelagh. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
VA AIMER!, Eva Rami's award-winning one-woman show extended in Paris
VA AIMER! is extended in Paris at Théâtre La Pépinière until February 24, 2025, every Monday at 9pm. Eva Rami won the Molière for Best Single Act at the Molière 2024 awards. [Read more]
Visits to Mister Green: one of the world's most popular plays returns to Paris
A classic not to be missed! Translated into 20 languages, Visites à Mister Green returns to the capital for several dates at the Théâtre de Passy. From January 25, you'll witness the funny and moving encounter between an irascible old man and a young executive. [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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