Paris is the perfect place for fans of one-man shows. Whether you're a fan of comedy, drama or more intimate performances, the capital is full of new shows to discover, sometimes with personalities already well known to the general public.
But what is a one-man show? A one-man or one-woman show is an art form in which an actor or actress captivates the audience with his or her talent and text, occupying the stage alone. Unlike a one-man/woman show , the aim of a one-man show is not to make people laugh, although this can of course be the case.
A number of well-known actors and comedians are currently making a name for themselves in this category, since the one-man show is a new way for actors to discover the stage, as they are rarely used to performing for no one else. Parisian theaters are hosting a large number of them at the moment and in the months to come, which should delight lovers of contemporary theater.
What often appeals to both actor and audience in a one-man show is the proximity to the audience and the often intimate nature of the performance, with the actor performing alone in front of an entire audience. A difficult exercise, the one-man show is now rewarded at the Molières every year.
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]
Scarlett O'Hara: Vivien Leigh confides in the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Until May 4, 2025, Caroline Silhol plays Vivien Leigh in "Scarlett O'Hara", a show inspired by the British actress' last press conference. A gripping portrait of a tormented star. [Read more]
De la servitude volontaire: La Boétie resonates at the Théâtre Essaïon
Jean-Paul Farré takes to the stage at Théâtre Essaïon with "De la servitude volontaire", an adaptation of Étienne de La Boétie's famous text, until April 27, 2025. A fascinating plunge into the mechanisms of power and submission. [Read more]
Monsieur Henri raconte : A biting theatrical lecture at Le Funambule Montmartre
Until April 29, 2025, Funambule Montmartre is hosting "Monsieur Henri raconte", a theatrical lecture inspired by the work of historian Henri Guillemin. A gritty, satirical exploration of history, combining lucidity and humor. [Read more]
An Irish Story: back at La Scala Paris
An Irish Story returns to La Scala Paris from April 2 to June 23, 2025, a play by Kelly Rivière that takes us into the mysteries of her family. [Read more]
The Iron Mask and the Musketeer: delving into one of history's greatest mysteries
Until April 6, 2025, Théâtre Guichet Montparnasse is hosting "Le Masque de Fer et le Mousquetaire, ou le secret de Saint-Mars", a one-man show by Donat Guibert that revisits one of the greatest mysteries in French history. [Read more]
Fabrice Luchini celebrates La Fontaine at the Opéra Royal de Versailles
On May 13 and 14, 2025, Fabrice Luchini takes over the Opéra Royal at the Château de Versailles with his show "La Fontaine et le confinement". A literary journey in which the actor combines poetry, reflection and the pleasure of words. [Read more]
Charlotte Campana's La Femme Bocale at Théâtre Le Bout: a plunge into modern life - Invitations
Charlotte Campana's La Femme Bocale, directed by Laura Ghazal, combines humor, self-mockery and emotion at Théâtre Le Bout in Paris, from September 19, 2024 to June 19, 2025.Take part in the contest at the bottom of the article to try to win your invitations. [Read more]
François Cluzet in his one-man show Encore une journée divine
It's François Cluzet's big return to the stage! After a 25-year absence, the actor returns to the stage in Encore une journée divine, a one-man show based on the novel by Denis Michelis. The play runs at the Théâtre Bouffes Parisiens from January 25 to April 18, 2025. [Read more]
Les Chatouilles ou la danse de la colère returns to Paris at La Pépinière Théâtre
Les Chatouilles ou la Danse de la Colère returns to Parisian theaters at La Pépinière Théâtre from February 1, 2025 to April 27, 2025. Andréa Bescond reprises her role as dancer and actress in the play she wrote. [Read more]
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele: the one-man show adapted from the novel by Olivier Guez
Attention book lovers: Olivier Guez's book The Disappearance of Josef Mengele will be adapted for the stage from January 24, 2024. Playing at La Pépinière Théâtre, the play tells the story of one of the greatest manhunts of the late 20th century. [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]
Seule comme Maria: a play of mirrors between an actress and Maria Schneider
A one-man show between fiction and reality, which returns to the Théâtre de l'Athénée from March 5 to 23, 2025, a victim of its own success. [Read more]
Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé: Vincent Dedienne adapts Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary for the stage
Comedian and actor Vincent Dedienne will be appearing in Jean-Luc Lagarce's Juste la fin du monde in January, but he has also chosen to explore Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary as the basis for a new theatrical creation. Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé can be seen at Théâtre de l'Atelier from the end of January. [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]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts October 22, 2024
