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 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]
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!
Number 2: the story of the man who wasn't chosen to play Harry Potter
Who hasn't heard of Harry Potter and Daniel Radcliffe? Numéro 2, a new theatrical creation, explores the story of the boy who was a finalist for the role of Harry Potter, but wasn't chosen. Playing at Théâtre Tristan Bernard from January 18, 2025. [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]
Josiane: Pierre Guillois takes us to the Camargue in a delirious comedy
Josiane, a new play by successful playwright Pierre Guillois, arrives in Paris on December 3, 2024. Playing at the Théâtre de la Pépinière, the play tells the story of a 71-year-old woman who runs away from home in a caravan in the Camargue... [Read more]
Témoin de mariage: Jean-Luc Lemoine's explosive comedy
Looking for a good laugh? Jean-Luc Lemoine's explosive new comedy has just that. Since November 2, 2024, the Petit Théâtre des Variétés has been hosting the play Témoin de Mariage from Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. [Read more]
C'est pas facile d'être heureux quand on va mal: extended comedy at Théâtre Tristan Bernard
C'est pas facile d'être heureux quand on va mal runs at Théâtre Lepic until November 24, then is extended from November 28 to January 5, 2025 at Théâtre Tristan Bernard. An opportunity to discover the comedy that won 2 prestigious Molières awards in 2024. [Read more]
Pièce à conviction: the delirious investigation returns to 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]
Le Suicidé: La Comédie-Française's wacky comedy - our review
Le Suicidé is La Comédie Française's new production, on view from October 11 to February 2, 2025. Contrary to appearances, this new play is a slapstick comedy, denouncing society's postures. Here's our review. [Read more]
Tout va bien se passer: Alil Vardar's comedy revives at La Grande Happy Comédie
Tout va bien se passer is back in Paris at La Grande Happy Comédie in the 9th arrondissement. A comedy by Alil Vardar, set at a bachelor party that threatens to upset the future marriage... [Read more]
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving play at Le Splendid
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]
L'Heure des Assassins: Julien Lefebvre's new police comedy
L'Heure des Assassins is Julien Lefebvre's new theatrical creation, running until January 5, 2025 at La Comédie de Paris. A true detective comedy, the play takes you to a London theater where a murder has unfortunately taken place... [Read more]
Carlo Goldoni's La Serva Amorosa at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Carlo Goldoni's comedy La Serva Amorosa comes to the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from September 25 to December 31. Translated and adapted by Ginette Henry and directed by Catherine Hiegel, the play tells the story of a triumphant servant. A feminist play that reverses the roles of master and servant. [Read more]
Un Atelier pour deux returns to the Théâtre de Passy, with Véronique Jannot and Jean-Luc Moreau
Un Atelier pour deux, by Laurence Jyl, returns to the Théâtre de Passy from September 28, 2024. In this lively comedy, we witness a woman's dilemma in a long and morose love affair. [Read more]
Comme il vous plaira: Shakeaspeare's play at the Théâtre Hébertot
The comedy Comme il vous plaira, by the famous playwright William Shakespeare, is on at the Théâtre Hébertot from September 18 to December 31, 2024. Winner of 4 Molières (Best Private Show, Best Direction, Best Adaptation, Best Supporting Actress), the play offers audiences a modern translation. [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]
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]
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]
Une Situation Délicate, the play starring Gérard Darmon and Max Boublil, returns to Paris in September
A victim of its own success, Une situation délicate is back in Paris, playing at the Théâtre des Nouveautés from September 26, 2024 to December 31, 2024. A comedy that's sure to get you excited about the start of the new school year in 2024! [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]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts October 7, 2024
What plays and shows to see this week in Paris?
