A wide range of contemporary theater is on offer in the Île-de-France region, and particularly in Paris . The region, known for its cultural dynamism, offers a multitude of innovative and captivating shows. Here's why you should not miss out on these theatrical creations.
From poignant dramas to hilariouscomedies, contemporary plays performed in Paris and the Île-de-France region cover a wide range of genres. Each outing is an opportunity to discover unique stories and different perspectives. They often tackle topical issues, offering a mirror on our society.
What plays and shows to see this week in Paris?
This week, Paris offers an exceptional selection of plays and shows to suit all tastes. Take advantage of the capital's charm and long summer evenings to discover new creations. [Read more]
Immerse yourself in the diversity of Parisian theater, from the great classics to striking new works. [Read more]
Contemporary stage directors have no shortage of imagination when it comes to surprising their audiences. Expect daring stage designs, spectacular lighting effects and stunning acting performances. Many theaters in the capital and the Paris region make contemporary theater accessible to a wide audience. Whether you're a seasoned theatre-goer or a newcomer, there's always a play to captivate you.
Contemporary theater in Paris and the Ile-de-France region is an invitation to escape and reflect. Each show is an opportunity to enjoy an enriching and memorable cultural experience. Don't miss the opportunity to discover these original creations that are making the theater scene in Paris and the greater Paris region vibrant.
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the moving play about the Second World War
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, arrives in Paris at Le Splendid until January 5, 2025. A moving and funny play about the Second World War. [Read more]
Ring - variations de couple: the autumn play about love
Following its triumph at the Festival d'Avignon 2024, the play Ring, variations du couple, arrives in Paris at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre from September 3, 2024 to January 18, 2025. [Read more]
The extraordinary destiny of Sarah Bernhardt, the play about the actress's life
L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt plays at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal from August 27 to December 22, 2024. The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor. [Read more]
Le Cercle des poètes disparus: Molières award-winning play at Théâtre Libre
Le Cercle des poètes disparus, after its great success at the Théâtre Antoine, will be back for a new season at the Théâtre libre from September 11 to October 13, 2024. [Read more]
Les Crapauds fous: Mélody Mourey's play at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
Les Crapauds fous, Mélody Mourey's comedy based on a true story, returns to Paris at the Théâtre de la Renaissance from September 13, 2024. [Read more]
Petits Silences Gênés, comedy at the Scène Parisienne
Petits Silences Gênés runs at Scène Parisienne from September 17 to December 31, 2024, every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9pm. [Read more]
La Famille, Samuel Benchetrit's new play with François-Xavier Demaison in Paris
La Famille is the latest creation by Samuel Benchetrit, playwright, director and actor. The comedy will run at the Théâtre Édouard VII from September 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Dämon - Bergman's El Funeral: Angélica Liddell's poignant play at the Odéon in Paris
Bergman's Dämon - El Funeral arrives in Paris following its success at the Festival d'Avignon, exploring the demons of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. [Read more]
Molière's L'Avare: the cult play at the Comédie-Française
L'Avare, one of Molière's best-known comedies, returns to the Comédie-Française for its third consecutive season. The play, directed by Lilo Baur, is a re-visited classic, set in the aftermath of the Second World War. [Read more]
Théâtre de la Concorde: new cultural venue opens soon
It's time to say goodbye to the Espace Cardin, and hello to the Théâtre de la Concorde! The new theater in the 8th arrondissement opens its doors to the public on Saturday, October 5, 2024. [Read more]
The Loop: Robin Goupil's new play after No limit
Following the success of No Limit, Robin Goupil presents his latest creation: The Loop. A comedy eagerly awaited by theatrophiles, the play is now playing at the Théâtre des Béliers. [Read more]
Les téméraires, a play about the Dreyfus affair at the Comédie Bastille
Les téméraires is a historical comedy focusing on the struggle of writer Émile Zola and filmmaker Georges Méliès during the Dreyfus Affair. The comedy runs at the Comédie Bastille until June 16, 2024. [Read more]
Une Histoire d'Amour by Alexis Michalik at Théâtre du Splendid
Discover "Une Histoire d'Amour" by Alexis Michalik, an intense emotion at the Théâtre du Splendid from September 19, 2024 to January 5, 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 in Paris until January 5, 2025! [Read more]
Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's play, at the Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris
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 August 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Mon jour de chance, the eagerly awaited play by Patrick Haudecoeur and Gérald Sibleyras
Mon jour de chance, the new play by Patrick Haudecoeur and Gérald Sibleyras, will run at the Théâtre Fontaine from September 17 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]
Le Duplex, a comedy starring Anny Duperey and Pascal Légitimus, returns to the Théâtre de Paris in September
Le Duplex, a hilarious neighborhood quarrel starring Anny Duperey and Pascal Légitimus, returns to the Théâtre de Paris from September 12, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
4211 Km, the revival of the deeply moving play that won a Molières 2024 award
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 September 12 to November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Dans les yeux de Monet with Clovis Cornillac and Maud Baecker at Théâtre de la Madeleine
Clovis Cornillac and Maud Baecker plunge us into the life of Claude Monet with a play Dans les yeux de Monet to be discovered at the Théâtre de la Madeleine, from September 12, 2024. [Read more]
Jean Anouilh's play La Culotte at Théâtre Montparnasse
La Culotte, a comedy by the famous playwright Jean Anouilh, runs at the Théâtre Montparnasse until June 30. The play, directed by Émeline Bayart, is punctuated by songs. [Read more]
Smile, the black-and-white play inspired by Charlie Chaplin at Théâtre de l'Oeuvre
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 third season at the Théâtre de l'oeuvre until July 19, 2024. [Read more]
Le Secret de Sherlock Holmes: the play returns to Paris at Café de la Gare
A detective comedy, The Secret of Sherlock Holmes is not an adaptation of Conan Doyle's novel, but a new play set in the world of the mythical detective, Sherlock Holmes. More specifically, the play recounts the famous meeting between Sherlock and his faithful investigator, Doctor Watson. [Read more]
Panayotis Pascot's book La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière adapted for the stage
Panayotis Pascot's first book, La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière (The Next Time You Bite the Dust), published in 2023, is coming to the theater. Adapted and directed by Paul Pascot, the play will be presented at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Samuel Beckett's Fin de partie returns to the Théâtre de l'Atelier
Samuel Beckett's Fin de partie returns to the Théâtre de l'Atelier from June 5 to July 14. Although its author describes it as belonging to no literary movement, the play is closer to the theater of the absurd. [Read more]
Denali, the play nominated at the Molières 2024, returns to Théâtre Marigny, our review
Denali, a breathtaking thriller, returns to the Théâtre Marigny for just two dates on November 4 and 5. The play has been nominated for the Molière for Best Private Theater Show, Best Direction of a Private Theater Show for Nicolas Le Bricquir, Best Visual and Sound Design and Best Actress for Lucie Brunet. [Read more]
Le Lucernaire: a cinema-theatre and restaurant in the Montparnasse district
Cinema, theater, bar or restaurant... they're all at Le Lucernaire! If you're in the mood for something a little out of the ordinary, head for the 6th arrondissement of Paris, where art meets art in all its forms. [Read more]
The Théâtre Impérial de Fontainebleau: Visit the restored jewel of the Second Empire
Discover the restored Théâtre Impérial at the Château de Fontainebleau and immerse yourself in the history of the Second Empire through a magical and enriching guided tour, putting you in the shoes of the characters of the era. [Read more]
La Porte à Côté: romantic comedy starring Michèle Laroque returns to Théâtre Saint-Georges
Michèle Laroque and Grégoire Bonnet star in La Porte à Côté, a captivating play that returns to the Théâtre Saint Georges on November 6. [Read more]
Tout va bien se passer, Alil Vardar's comedy at Comédie Saint-Martin
Tout va bien se passer is playing at the Comédie Saint-Martin. A comedy by Alil Vardar set at a bachelor party that threatens to upset the future marriage... [Read more]
Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse, a former café-concert venue
The Théâtre de la Gaité-Montparnasse is located in the Montparnasse district, in the 14th arrondissement. Inaugurated in 1868, the theater was originally a café-concert. [Read more]
An Irish Story at La Scala Paris
From February 11 to June 19, 2024, La Scala Paris presents "An Irish Story", a play by Kelly Rivière that takes us into the mysteries of her family. [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 September 29, 2024. [Read more]
Le Montespan, best-selling novel by Jean Teulé, adapted for Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
The story of France's most famous cuckold, who dared to defy Louis XIV, Le Montespan, Jean Teulé's best-selling historical novel, settles down for its adaptation at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère until June 29, 2024. [Read more]
Et Pendant ce Temps Simone Veille! at Comédie Bastille
Meanwhile, Simone veille! a show retracing the struggle for women's rights over the last century, runs at the Comédie Bastille until September 1, 2024. [Read more]
Ma Version de l'Histoire (My Version of History) at the Théâtre Michel: the heart of a 20-year relationship
"Ma version de l'histoire" (My side of the story), a captivating immersion in the reality of building a couple at the Théâtre Michel in Paris. [Read more]
"The Fisher King" adaptation of the cult film at Théâtre Le Splendid
Adapted for the first time in France, Terry Gilliam's cult film "The Fisher King" is showing at Théâtre Le Splendid, Paris, from February 7 to June 23, 2024. [Read more]
The Reunification of the Two Koreas, Joel Pommerat's play, our review
Since its premiere in 2013 at the Odéon Théâtre de l'Europe, Joël Pommerat's La Réunification des deux Corées has been a great success. Now it's back for a re-creation at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, from April 24 to July 14, 2024. [Read more]
Le Facteur, the comedy back on stage in Paris
Le Facteur, a comedy by Etienne Fraday, returns to Paris after its success at the Comédie Saint Michel. The play runs at La Folie Théâtre from June 26 to July 20, 2024. [Read more]
Merci Alice, the play about the creator of the first Women's Games
Merci Alice! plunges viewers into the story of Alice Milliat, a feminist and top-level athlete who fought to create the first women's Olympic Games. On the eve of the Paris Games, it's an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Olympic Games. [Read more]
Pièce à conviction, the delirious investigation at the Comédie des 3 bornes
Pièce à conviction, a one-woman show by Alexiane Torres, is performed every Wednesday at 9pm at the Comédie des 3 bornes. The actress takes us on an investigation with endless twists and turns. [Read more]
Conseil de famille, back at the Comédie de Paris
Conseil de famille returns to the Comédie de Paris until June 30, 2024. The comedy tells the story of a mother who lets go and decides to have a good time. Her children are not so keen on the idea... [Read more]
Le Misanthrope, the revival at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois
Molière's Le Misanthrope, adapted and directed by Thomas Le Douarec, returns for 13 exceptional dates at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois, before leaving for the Festival Off d'Avignon. [Read more]
Check Up, Sébastien Thiery's new comedy starring Bernard Campan
Check up is Sébastien Thiery's new creation, starring Bernard Campan and four other actors in a zany comedy. Playing at the Théâtre Antoine from September 12, the comedy promises to make you laugh your way back to school. [Read more]
Théâtre de la Colline, dedicated to contemporary and modern theatrical writing
The Théâtre de la Colline, located a stone's throw from the Père-Lachaise cemetery, is one of six national theaters. Today, its programming focuses on modern plays from the 20th and 21st centuries. [Read more]
Le Nectar des Dieux returns to Funambule Montmartre
Le Nectar des Dieux, by François Piel-Flamme, Hugo Klein and Lucas Gonzalez returns to Funambule Montmartre from July 10 to September 1, 2024. An opportunity to learn more about wine in an instructive comedy. [Read more]
Le tour du théâtre en 80 minutes returns to Théâtre Montparnasse
Le tour du théâtre en 80 minutes, by and starring Christophe Barbier, returns to Théâtre Montparnasse on Mondays at 7 pm. The play invites you to discover what goes through an actor's mind when he performs in the theater. [Read more]
Dear Parents, the comedy continues at the Théâtre de Paris until June 30
"Chers Parents", a comedy nominated for the 2022 Molières, is back at the Théâtre de Paris for its 3rd season. A spicy, humorous play to discover or re-discover. [Read more]
Fair Play, a 100% all-ages, international show
Fair Play features a burlesque duo in an extraordinary show on the theme of sport. The comedians don't speak, but use their bodies and music with humor, deconstructing the world of sports. [Read more]
Le Royaume de Kensuké, the show adapted from the book to discover this summer
The Kingdom of Kensuké is a show adapted from Michael Morpurgo's 1999 book. The book is inspired by the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and tells the story of Michael's encounter with an old man named Kensuké, after his ship sinks. [Read more]
Ranger, Pascal Rambert's play starring Jacques Weber, returns
Ranger returns to the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens from May 31 to June 29, 2024. The play, written by Pascal Rambert, stars Jacques Weber in a custom-designed one-man show. [Read more]
What plays and shows to see this week in Paris?
Plays to see in Paris now and in the future
