If you're in the mood to switch off for an hour or two, a comedy at the theater is just what you need! In the capital's many theaters, spectators can choose from romantic, zany, slapstick or even dramatic comedies!
What shows and plays are on offer in Paris this week?
This week, Paris offers an exceptional selection of plays and shows to suit all tastes. Take advantage of the capital's charm and the increasingly long evenings to discover new creations. [Read more]
Comedy is one of the oldest and most popular forms of stage entertainment. Seeking to provoke laughter through comical situations, witty dialogue or misunderstandings, comedy often highlights society's failings, human shortcomings or lighter subjects, while offering subtle social criticism.
Authors like Molière in France have left their mark on the history of comedy with iconic works such as L'avare and Le Misanthrope, while contemporary comedies are constantly being renewed in Parisian theaters to suit modern tastes.
But how do you choose which comedy to see at the theater in Paris right now or in the coming months? Whether it's a literary adaptation, classical or contemporary theater, or even a musical, it's often hard to choose which play to see. Here's a tip: take a look at our show reviews, which we hope will help you make your choice!
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving play wins a Molière award - our review
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, is extended in Paris at Le Splendid from January 7 to June 29, 2025. A moving and funny play, awarded at the Molières 2025. [Read more]
Family dinner: an explosive reunion on stage at Café de la Gare
A marriage proposal, two warring parents, and a son willing to do anything to bring them together. The comedy Dîner de famille runs at the Café de la Gare until February 28, 2026. [Read more]
L'os à moelle: the comedy based on Pierre Dac's famous diary returns
The comedy L'os à moelle returns to the Artistic Théâtre from May 12 to 28, 2025. A comedy about comedian Pierre Dac, the story centers on the weekly newspaper "L'os à moelle", which he founded in 1938, at the dawn of the Second World War. [Read more]
Un fil à la patte: Feydeau's wacky vaudeville arrives at the Lucernaire
Un fil à la patte, Feydeau's famous vaudeville, arrives at Le Lucernaire from May 28 to July 27, 2025. Tickets for this lively, satirical comedy will open soon. [Read more]
Love, glory and secrets: a play about family ties and reversals of fortune
Amour, gloire et secrets (Love, Glory and Secrets) is at the Théâtre de Passy from June 28 to September 21, 2025, in a fast-paced comedy about family ties and reversals of fortune. [Read more]
Le Bémol: an orchestral play at the Théâtre des Variétés
The play "Le Bémol" brings together Pascal Légitimus, Anne Parillaud and Lionel Abelanski at the Théâtre des Variétés, from June 3 to 21, 2025, in an orchestral comedy in which personal tensions disrupt a seemingly harmonious evening. [Read more]
Building at the Scène Parisienne: a satirical plunge into the corporate world
Léonore Confino's play Building runs at Scène Parisienne from May 21 to June 15, 2025. A gritty comedy about the corporate world and its absurdities. [Read more]
Amis pour la vie: an evening with friends turns into chaos at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre
From April 17 to June 29, 2025, Bertrand Marcos presents "Amis pour la vie" (Friends for Life) at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre, a comedy exploring friendships and buried secrets, performed by a quartet of actors. [Read more]
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]
Un soir sans fin: a comic time loop at Grand Point Virgule
Until June 28, "Un soir sans fin" is an interactive comedy in which a hardened bachelor relives the same evening over and over again with a mysterious stranger. Discover it at Grand Point Virgule! [Read more]
And in the end, they die: when fairy tales reveal their (dirty) truth
Between wry humor and myth deconstruction, "Et à la fin, ils meurent" promises to explore the hidden face of fairy tales at the Manufacture des Abbesses, from March 19 to May 24, 2025. [Read more]
Le Discours at the Théâtre Michel: an introspective comedy adapted by Fabcaro
Adapted from Fabcaro's novel, Le Discours returns to the Théâtre Michel. A one-man show in which the anguish of a wedding speech becomes the starting point for an introspection as funny as it is biting. [Read more]
An urban version of Molière's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme in Paris
Molière's Bourgeois Gentilhomme revisited in a contemporary staging, to be discovered at La Scène Parisienne until May 15, 2025. [Read more]
La Seconde Surprise de l'amour: Marivaux revisited by Alain Françon
From June 4 to July 13, Alain Françon directs Marivaux's La Seconde Surprise de l'amour, a comedy of love reborn, with a young cast. [Read more]
Les Fausses Confidences: Alain Françon revisits Marivaux at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Alain Françon takes on Marivaux's Les Fausses Confidences in a pared-down staging that focuses on the characters' desire and freedom. To be seen from April 16 to May 25 2025 at Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin. [Read more]
The Collectionists: when Paul Durand-Ruel revolutionized Impressionist art
Immerse yourself in the destiny of Paul Durand-Ruel with Les Collectionnistes, a play by François Barluet, directed by Christophe Lidon, at Théâtre Montparnasse until May 4, 2025. [Read more]
The Worst First Date in History: when everything goes wrong at the Café de la Gare
A comedy by Jérémy Manesse, directed by Ludivine De Chastenet, with Odile Huleux, Jérémy Manesse, Florent Aumaitre and Laure Haulet, at the Café de la Gare from Monday to Sunday, every other week, until June 28, 2025. [Read more]
La fin du début: a humorous one-man show at Théâtre Lepic
La fin du début (The End of the Beginning) is a funny, fast-paced show at the Théâtre Lepic until April 29, 2025. Far from being creepy, this one-man show promises an evening of laughter from start to finish. [Read more]
Vote Pipault, the satirical political comedy of the moment in Paris!
Sponsored - "Votez Pipault" is the new comedy that's already causing a stir on the Parisian stage! A biting satire of the world of politics, performed at Paris de l'Humour in Belleville, every other Friday at 8pm. [Read more]
Like: Ivan Calbérac's new comedy arrives in theaters
Ivan Calbérac is back with a new play! Starting January 24, 2025, his latest play, Like, tackles the shortcomings of our digital society and social networks, at the Comédie de Paris. [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]
Je m'appelle Georges et vous? a romantic comedy at Théâtre La Bruyère
Created by the duo Gilles Dyrek and Éric Bu (nominated for the Molières in 2023), this new romantic comedy is sure to please anyone looking for an evening of laughs. Playing at Théâtre La Bruyère from January 23, 2025, Je m'appelle Georges et vous? takes you on a zany and unusual journey. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts October 7, 2024
What shows and plays are on offer in Paris this week?
