Contemporary theatre in Paris

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Après-midi Piscine

Essaïon - Salle Cabaret · 4th

20 more dates · until 1 Dec

Après-midi, piscine: 7 Kafka stories whose unsettling comic sense tells us about the absurdities of the human condition, here especially the male one. Through 7 stories that tell us about the co

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Double Fracture

Essaïon - Salle Théâtre · 4th

54 more dates · until 30 Mar

Sung, danced, acted, this quest is the story of a journey that pays tribute to the rural world, to those who are never given a voice. It's the story of little Jean-Bastien who lives in Haute-Saô

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L’Art de la Chute

Théâtre Ouvert · 1st

2 more dates · until 29 Sept

An extension of the writing workshop proposed by Théâtre Ouvert last August, this staged reading brings together seven authors on stage.

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Ninie - Les Combats d’une Génération

Theatre Montmartre Galabru · 18th

12 more dates · until 21 Dec

Paris 1974, in a France in the midst of voting on the Simone Veil law for abortion. Life is nothing but a succession of choices, and Nicole is about to understand this.

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L'Absent

Théâtre du Chariot · 11th

2 more dates · until 29 Sept

A man, in the middle of his life, reflects on his greatest sorrow: the disappearance of his friend.

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L'Empereur des Boulevards

Théâtre Lucas-Paumier · 20th

28 more dates · until 29 Dec

L’EMPEREUR DES BOULEVARDS OR THE INCREDIBLE DESTINY OF GEORGES FEYDEAU You knew his work? Discover his life! Théâtre des Variétés, Tailleur pour Dames triumphs and marks the beginning of the incredible ca

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L’Importance d'Etre Claire

Le Funambule-Montmartre · 18th

7 more dates · until 9 Nov

A modern and quirky adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy. Emma and Charlotte are two young women who decide to bend the truth to make their lives a little more exciting.

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Le Porteur d'Histoire

Petit Montparnasse · 14th

36 more dates · until 19 Dec

Le Petit Montparnasse (L R-2020-004821) presents NEW EXTENSIONS FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2026! Created and directed by Alexis MICHALIK With Benjamin ALAZRAKI, Chadia AMAJOD, Khalida AZAOM, Fadila BELKEBLA, Justin BLANCKAERT,…

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Le Radeau de la Méduse

Comédie Bastille · 11th

17 more dates · until 28 Dec

LE RADEAU DE LA MEDUSE By Anne Cangelosi Directed by Alexandre Delimoges Duration: 1h20 without intermission In 1818, Géricault began his most famous painting “LE RADEAU DE LA MÉDUSE” (The Raft of the Medusa), causing a…

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Les petites filles modernes

Théâtre de Sartrouville

3 more dates · until 9 Oct

Fuir le monde de peur qu'il nous échappe. Tickets via BilletReduc.

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Madame de Sade

Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord · 10th

15 more dates · until 22 Nov

MADAME DE SADE Three acts, six women, the dawn of the French Revolution, the shadow of a man constantly spoken of but never seen. By Yukio Mishima.

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La femme qui n'aimait pas Rabbi Jacob

Theatre du petit Montparnasse · 14th

73 more dates · until 20 Dec

Director of the company "Le Grenier de Babouchka", Jean-Philippe Daguerre is one of today's most prolific theatre authors and directors.

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Pourquoi les gens qui sèment

Theatre Lepic · 18th

99 more dates · until 3 Jan

Avignon Off 2025 success - 'Coup de coeur' (favourite) award from the Avignon Off Festival press club

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Un jour j'irai à Illeuras

Théâtre Darius Milhaud · 19th

3 more dates · until 8 Oct

Un jour j'irai à Illeuras on the stage of Théâtre Darius Milhaud, for a contemporary theatre show.

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Le goût de la framboise

Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens · 18th

56 more dates · until 13 Dec

A production by Martin Darondeau (writer and co-director of the film "De la Comédie-Française", currently in cinemas)

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Olympe de Gouges

Le Guichet Montparnasse · 14th

6 more dates · until 1 Nov

The struggles of a visionary humanist! Tickets via BilletReduc.

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Malraux, Gen. Z

Théâtre Douze - Maurice Ravel · 12th

Réveiller les morts pour réinventer l'espoir. Billetterie BilletReduc.

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Le poids du soleil

Les 3T - Théâtre du Troisième Type

Immersive dystopia, Show winner of the audience award at the Court mais pas vite 2025 festival

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Éloge du désordre

Le Guichet Montparnasse · 14th

4 more dates · until 4 Oct

Four Actors in search of Authors? Disorder guaranteed. Tickets via BilletReduc.

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La Mort de Jean-Marie de Balma

Théâtre de la Tempête - Cartoucherie · 12th

19 more dates · until 18 Oct

An intimate quest and an investigation into a dizzying enigma: the disappearance of a brother.

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Les Marchands d'étoiles

Le Splendid

71 more dates · until 3 Jan

Discover « Les Marchands d'étoiles », a contemporary theatre play presented at the Splendid in Lille. An original creation that invites reflection and wonder.

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Les Marchands d'étoiles

Le Splendid

71 more dates · until 3 Jan

Discover « Les Marchands d'étoiles », a contemporary play that subtly and originally explores the themes of ambition and dreams.

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The Lover

Théâtre de Nesle - grande salle · 6th

Richard and Sarah, a 'proper' couple: who holds the truth in this household? Tickets via BilletReduc.

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La vie et la mort de J. Chirac Roi des Français

La Pépinière Théâtre · 2nd

7 more dates · until 6 Dec

Discover a bold reinterpretation of French political history with "La vie et la mort de J. Chirac Roi des Français", a contemporary play presented at La Pépinière Théâtre.

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Violences conjuguées

La Reine Blanche - Salle Marie Curie · 18th

6 more dates · until 11 Oct

Violences conjuguées is playing at La Reine Blanche - Salle Marie Curie, in the 18th arrondissement.

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Danser à Lughnasa

Théâtre de Nesle - grande salle · 6th

At the Mundy sisters' home, in the heart of rural Ireland, the narrator, Michael, remembers...

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Le piège

Théo Théâtre - Salle Théo · 15th

A thriller with numerous breathtaking twists and turns. Tickets BilletReduc.

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Le joueur d'échecs

Théâtre Espace Marais · 4th

6 more dates · until 31 Oct

Depuis 24 ans à Paris et ailleurs. La mise en scène de Sissia Buggy est efficace. L'univers bien retransmit par quatre comédiens.

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Fin

Theatre Lepic · 18th

31 more dates · until 1 Nov

Discover "Fin", a contemporary theatre creation that questions ruptures and new beginnings. A choral play not to be missed at Théâtre Lepic.

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Big Floyd

Théâtre Essaion · 4th

12 more dates · until 3 Jan

Discover « Big Floyd », a contemporary play that explores current themes at Théâtre Essaion, brought to life by a dedicated cast.

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Tumultes

Théâtre Darius Milhaud · 19th

9 more dates · until 30 Nov

Discover "Tumultes", a contemporary play presented at the Théâtre Darius Milhaud, which explores human emotions and relationships through original staging. An artistic proposition that invites reflection and…

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Le Porteur d'Histoire

Theatre du petit Montparnasse · 14th

36 more dates · until 19 Dec

Spectators are drawn into a round dance, which takes them through several eras accompanied by a multitude of colourful characters.

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Ailleurs

Comédie des Champs-Elysées · 8th

78 more dates · until 30 Dec

AILLEURS A play written and directed by Audrey Schebat With Eric Elmosnino, Barbara Schulz and Jeanne Chartier Tired of the world we live in?...

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Intra Muros

La Pépinière Théâtre · 2nd

20 more dates · until 2 Dec

INTRA MUROS Written and directed by Alexis Michalik With, in alternation, Clémentine Aussourd, Christopher Bayemi, Chloé Berthier, Raphaèle Bouchard, Hocine Choutri, Jérémie Covillault, Johann Dionnet,

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La Jeanne de Delteil

Théâtre Lucas-Paumier · 20th

37 more dates · until 17 Feb

La Jeanne de Delteil Delteil sweeps away the question of Joan of Arc's real existence in a single movement.

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Le Bruit des Mouches

Theatre Montmartre Galabru · 18th

10 more dates · until 1 Dec

A humorous thriller inspired by a macabre news item… A crazy comedy blending suspense, humour, music, dance, and stunts.*** A success at Festival Avignon 2023, 2025 and 2026!

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L’influence du CO(NH2)2

Le Local des Autrices · 1st

4 more dates · until 22 Dec

L’influence du CO(NH2)2 sur l’effondrement des Lasioglossum MalachurumText Clotilde AmarDirected by Sylvie Da CruzWith Clotilde Amar and Sylvie Da CruzDuration 50 minFrom 16 years oldCie Les Déréglées

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La Fleur au Fusil

La Scène Parisienne · 9th

22 more dates · until 26 Feb

On 25 April 1974, in Portugal, the Carnation Revolution overthrew Europe's longest dictatorship.

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Les Derniers Jours de Marie Antoinette

Theatre du Nord — Ouest · 9th

Presented by La Compagnie de L'Elan The last days of the last Queen of France. Psychogram of an unconventional character. Directed by: Luana Kim, Jürgen Wönne. Costumes: Frédéric Morel. Lighting: Jean-

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Sagan

Le Funambule-Montmartre · 18th

12 more dates · until 4 Nov

Embark on a journey into the heart of Françoise Sagan's books and life. Françoise Sagan is an author who embodies freedom, a freedom marked by contradictions, lucidity, and humour.On

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Histoires Filantes - Théâtre de l'Œuvre, Paris

Théâtre de l'Oeuvre · 9th

18 more dates · until 31 Mar

in co-production with L'ŒUVRE. HISTOIRES FILANTES IS A LONG-FORM IMPROVISATION. THIS UNIQUE FORMAT ADOPTS THE CODES OF CINEMA TO OFFER THE AUDIENCE AN IMPROVISED FILM WHOSE UNIQUE SYNOPSIS WILL BE PROPOSED BY A…

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ADN

Theatre Michel · 8th

69 more dates · until 20 Dec

Nomination for the Molières 2025 Visual and Sound Creation ADN A play by: Caroline AMI and Flavie PEAN Directed by: Sébastien AZZOPARDI With: Benoît Facerias or Thomas Ronzeau, in the role of Tom

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Croire aux Fauves

La Scala - La Piccola · 10th

14 more dates · until 30 Dec

Based on the novel by Nastassja Martin, from an idea by Constance Dollé.Adaptation: Sandrine Raynal and Constance Dollé.Directed by: Sandrine Raynal.With: Constance Dollé, Camille Grandville, Miglen Mi

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Fallait pas les Inviter

Theatre Tristan Bernard · 8th

29 more dates · until 19 Nov

FALLAIT PAS LES INVITER Patrick and Michel are preparing to host their very distinguished upstairs neighbours for the first time, for a dinner they hope will be impeccable.

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Le Livre de l'Intranquillité

Studio Raspail · 14th

9 more dates · until 30 Oct

"Who among us even knows what he thinks or what he desires" Fernando Pessoa Both a daily chronicle and a philosophical meditation, Le Livre de l'intranquillité is a diary

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Le Sens de l'Humour

Théâtre Antoine · 10th

69 more dates · until 10 Jan

Théâtre Antoine presents Le Sens de l'Humour, the new comedy by Sacha Judaszko and Fabrice Donnio, the authors of the hit La Moustâche. For this creation, an exceptional quartet is brought together on s

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Touchée par les Fées, Ultima Verba

Lucernaire - Théâtre Rouge · 6th

35 more dates · until 15 Nov

The thousand lives of Ariane Ascaride Ariane Ascaride is much more than the universally recognised actress she has become.

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Viva Verdi

Theatre Hebertot · 17th

29 more dates · until 6 Dec

VIVA VERDI « The extraordinary story of Giuseppe and Giuseppina Verdi » « A theatrical and musical fiction dedicated to Giuseppe Verdi, through the creation of his mythical masterpieces. The play no

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Anatomie d'un Aveuglement

Théâtre Lucas-Paumier · 20th

27 more dates · until 30 Dec

ANATOMIE D'UN AVEUGLEMENT By: Alain Roisin Directed by: Marie Philippe ​With: Hervé Masquelier, Isabelle Deltombe, Mariia Kyrychenko, Alain Roisin From 12 years old Duration: 1h15 In 1957, Édouard Herri

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L'Uomo Più Crudele Del Mondo

La Scala Paris · 10th

L'UOMO PIÙ CRUDELE DEL MONDO Show in Italian, surtitled in French In a stripped-down room, in the heart of an abandoned hangar, the powerful owner of Europe's largest arms company