Contemporary theatre in Paris

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Jean Zay

Essaïon - Salle Théâtre · 4th

19 more dates · until 16 Feb

“Jean Zay, l’homme complet”, the shattered destiny of an exemplary politician, a major figure of the Popular Front.

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La Trajectoire des Gamètes

Theatre Mathurins - Petite Salle · 8th

4 more dates · until 14 Oct

An ode to all forms of parenthood - an ode to love! Cécile, originally from Caen, has two mothers, a biological father, and a stepfather.

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La Lettre

Casino de Paris · 9th

6 more dates · until 13 Dec

LA LETTRE A play by Sarra El Borj and Thomas Hoff Directed by Edouard Pluvieux With Maxime Gasteuil, Camille Combal, Charlotte Gabris and Jean-François Cayrey Four childhood friends reunite after

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J'étais Parti.e Pardon (dans un autre un autre univers)

Theatre Gerard Philipe

3 more dates · until 30 Jan

[YOUNG AUDIENCE] Is it possible to travel to parallel worlds? In this wild comedy, where poetry flirts with science fiction, children and adults are drawn into an investigation full of twists and turns. While…

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Lac Artificiel

Théâtre Ouvert · 1st

8 more dates · until 17 Oct

One Saturday evening, in a peri-urban area, Laura and Salomé are looking to party and try to join a party taking place by an artificial lake.

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Fail - Clichy Hall

Clichy Hall

🎶 Fail — a contemporary theatre experience to enjoy at Clichy Hall, in the atmosphere of a Parisian venue dedicated to live performances.

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Je Me Petit-Suicide au Chocolat

Le Local des Autrices · 1st

3 more dates · until 2 Dec

A tragicomedy about our bodies that society makes dependent. A tragicomedy about our bodies that society pushes to gorge themselves. Domesticated by all-out consumption. The trap closes in on us. It's tragic and we…

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L'affaire Dussaert

Essaïon - Salle Théâtre · 4th

62 more dates · until 27 Mar

Author: Jacques Mougenot Director: Jacques Mougenot Cast: Jacques Mougenot Duration: 1h20 How far can art go too far?

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Appelez-moi Walt

Apollo Comedy - Salle 200 · 11th

77 more dates · until 24 Apr

Presented by Apollo Théâtre. APPELEZ MOI WALT Family-friendly (from 12 years old) You know his name? You know his work? But who was Walt Disney? Who was the genius creator of this universe where

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Les Amants Terribles - Cocteau & Maris

La Scène Libre · 10th

60 more dates · until 17 Jan

Text: Carole Giacobbi and Stéphane Vauthier Directed by: Carole Giacobbi With: Julien Honoré - Louka Malieva - Eugène Derouand Can one continue to love each other when everything seems to oppose you?

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El Nombre de Juana

Epée de Bois - Salle Studio · 12th

4 more dates · until 11 Oct

, an essential figure in contemporary Cuban culture, singer, performer, and symbol of an entire era.Performance in SpanishWritten and directed by: Osvaldo DoimeadiosWith: Monse Duany

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Elles Disent… L’Odyssée

Le Funambule-Montmartre · 18th

20 more dates · until 8 Nov

Une réinterprétation saisissante de l’épopée mythique d’Homère!Déjà vingt années que Pénélope attend chaque jour le retour d’Ulysse.Attendre, c’est ce que Calypso s’apprête à vivre, en le laissant rep

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FauWst

Theatre Romain Rolland (J. Lecoq)

4 more dates · until 13 Oct

Johanna and Henri, geneticists, fall in love. The child they long for with all their might does not come. They then decide to create one from scratch, whatever the cost. Gabriell comes into the world, grows up. Removed…

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La Fin de la Civilisation

Le Funambule-Montmartre · 18th

16 more dates · until 1 Nov

An AI. Four patients. Zero way out. It locks them in to protect them. It's up to them to prove that they are not the virus. Four strangers are waiting for their medical analysis laboratory to open. They have nothing in…

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Une vie deux fous

La Manufacture des Abbesses · 18th

24 more dates · until 21 Nov

"You are bipolar. " At 60 years old, Patrick hears these words for the first time. Tickets available via BilletReduc.

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Algorithme - Tournée

Espace Jacques Tati - Salle de spectacle

In the spirit of Black Mirror! This is the story of Max, the embodiment of what is called: "thriving thirties". Addicted to new technologies, she is propelled into an experience on the borders of fantasy. Her story…

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La Vie Rêvée

La Scala Paris · 10th

6 more dates · until 15 May

LA VIE REVEE After An Irish Story, Kelly Rivière returns with La vie rêvée, a one-woman show where she embodies Kelly Ruisseau, her alter ego, and a gallery of colourful characters.

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Le Procès d'une Vie - Tournée

Le Quai 3

2 more dates · until 10 Oct

Gisèle, Marie-Claire, Michèle... and the others Summer 1971, Marie-Claire, 16, becomes pregnant. Although it is a crime punishable by law, she does not want to keep the child. She wants an abortion. In solidarity, her…

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Orgueil & Préjugés...ou Presque - Tournée

Le Figuier Blanc

Accompanied by a musician, 5 actresses humorously recount the adventures of the Bennet sisters and their mother, who is ready to do anything to marry them off.

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Voltige

Theatre Gerard Philipe

Imagine Paul, a former womaniser turned model sportsman for his new girlfriend. His well-ordered life explodes when Véronique, his ex and great love, shows up after 3 years of silence with "big news"! Luckily, Paul can…

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Fanny Contre les Vampires

La Scène Parisienne · 9th

3 more dates · until 11 Dec

Obviously, the vampire is a metaphor; as you will have understood, Fanny had a slightly strange ex whose story she would like to tell you.

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Food Court - Odéon

Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe · 6th

13 more dates · until 19 Dec

FOOD COURTGenre: Contemporary TheatreShow duration: 1 hour without intermissionIn English, surtitled in FrenchFor thirty years, the Australian company Back to Back Theatre has championed visual theatre that

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Big Mother - Tournée

Les Passerelles

2 more dates · until 28 Nov

Directed by: Mélody Mourey With Patrick Blandin or David Marchal, Benoît Cauden, Ariane Brousse, Guillaume Ducreux, Marine Llado, Karina Marimon As a scandal rocks the White House, J

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Un Jour ou l’Autre

Theatre Montmartre Galabru · 18th

10 more dates · until 19 Dec

UN JOUR OU L’AUTRE is a sensitive and sparkling musical play where four women, from four different generations, find themselves in an unusual place: love's waiting room.Between

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Brasser de l’air et s’envoler

Centre Culturel Jean Vilar

BRASSER DE L’AIR ET S’ENVOLER Written and performed by Xavier GUELFI Directed by: François Rollin With the participation of Thomas VDB La Scala Productions & TournÉes How to change the world and regain faith in h

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Le Bossu de Notre Dame

Theatre Marigny - Studio · 8th

39 more dates · until 2 Jan

LE BOSSU DE NOTRE DAME STUDIO MARIGNY A funny and modern version of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a delightful blend of theatre, commedia dell'arte, and musical comedy.

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Confabulations

Théâtre de la Cité Internationale · 14th

2 more dates · until 13 Oct

What if reality was just one illusion among many? Tickets via BilletReduc.

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Brasser de l’air et s’envoler

La Scala - La Piccola · 10th

14 more dates · until 3 Jan

Brasser de l'air et s'envoler How to change the world and regain faith in humanity? He will enlighten you! Or at least try… Xavier flounders amidst existential questions, entangled in the contradictions of our time. On…

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Fini la Comédie ! Mes Confidences à Dalida

La Scène Parisienne · 9th

La Scène Parisienne - Salle 2 - Fini la comédie! Mes confidences à DalidaProduction & diffusion: Damien Antoine & Morgan BelouassaaUn hymne à l'amour qui invite à la tolérance et à l’acceptation des différences sous le…

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Passeport d'Alexis Michalik - Tournée

Théâtre de la Renaissance · 10th

26 more dates · until 4 Jan

CAST with alternations: Lucas: Christopher Bayemi or Clyde Yeguete or Olivier Dote Doevi or Elan Ben Ali Michel: Patrick Blandin or Julien Muller Issa: Gaël Tavares or Robert Moundi Arun: Kinsl

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Les Gaulois

Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord · 10th

16 more dates · until 20 Dec

LES GAULOIS At the edge of the undergrowth, two wild boars. They graze peacefully in a fantasised Gaul, then collapse into the ditch. Olivier and Thomas, two bearded and hairy Gauls, live by the river. They vaguely…

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Où Vont les Larmes Quand Elles Sèchent

Theatre Lepic · 18th

29 more dates · until 14 Dec

Presented by Le Théâtre Lepic THE FUNNY AND MOVING TEXT BY BAPTISTE BEAULIEU, DELICATELY ADAPTED BY LÉNA BREBAN. « I am a general practitioner in a small town and like my colleagues, I have too many

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Oublie-moi

Theatre la Bruyere · 9th

46 more dates · until 31 Dec

Théâtre La Bruyère (1012493) presents OUBLIE MOI « Already over 250,000 spectators! » 4 Molières 2023 Molière for Private Theatre / Molière for Best Director (Private Theatre) / Molière for Best Actress (Private…

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Le Clan des Poètesses

La Scène Parisienne · 9th

3 more dates · until 3 Dec

Poetry as you've never seen it before. Three young poetesses take to the stage to challenge conventions and reinvent poetry.

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Les Grandes Amoureuses

Le Local des Autrices · 1st

3 more dates · until 9 Dec

Les Grandes Amoureuses Writer and director Emilie Leconte Cast: Eléonore Baron or Samantha Markowic, Jean-Marc Coudert, Flore Grimaud or Sabine Revillet and Emilie Leconte Duration 1h Recommended for ages

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Filiation

Studio Hebertot · 17th

19 more dates · until 28 Nov

Filiation Category: Theatre When a DNA test reveals a family secret… A DNA test and everything changes… Alexandra didn't expect to uncover a family secret buried for over 18 years.

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Une Heure à t'attendre - Tournée

Auditorium Jean Pierre Miquel

2 more dates · until 15 Nov

UNE HEURE À T’ATTENDRE THIERRY FRÉMONT ET NICOLAS AUDE In an apartment, 2 men await the same woman: one is her husband, the other her lover!

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Cyrano

Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois - Salle en Pierre · 12th

8 more dates · until 25 Oct

Presented by Le Théâtre de l'épée de bois Cyrano… if he were to come alive today, who would he be?

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Emelina Cundiamor

Epée de Bois - Salle Studio · 12th

4 more dates · until 18 Oct

Presented by Le Théâtre de l'épée de bois Emelina Cundiamor tells the poignant story of a Black woman who, in an act of sacrifice, abandons her cultural values to further her husband's social ascent

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Puzzling

Théâtre des Louvrais

3 more dates · until 17 Oct

Is it possible to win at thimblerig, one of the most famous con games? What are the chances that two strangers, chosen at random, will draw the same picture? Can we predict the audience's choices, or have the same dream…

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Le Dibbouk

Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois - Salle en Bois · 12th

8 more dates · until 25 Oct

Presented by Le Théâtre de l'épée de bois “... A great misfortune has occurred, the soul of Khanan, who is dead, has taken possession of Léa’s body!

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Qu'elle se fasse oublier

Le Local des Autrices · 1st

6 more dates · until 25 Oct

De Charlotte Bals, Marina BuyseMise en scène Charlotte BalsAvec Marina BuyseDurée 1h15Une enquête théâtrale sensible sur les traces de la sculptrice Camille Claudel.Alors qu’elle s’interroge sur la mé

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Scratch

Le Local des Autrices · 1st

6 more dates · until 25 Oct

Can one leave by leaving oneself behind? Why do we stay in our lives? Why don't we run away when everything collapses inside us? Can we, one day, escape ourselves and become someone else? In a quest to find oneself…

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Tout Neuf !

Centre Culturel Jean Vilar

Centre Culturel Jean Vilar has included the contemporary theatre show Tout Neuf! in its programme. The event is scheduled to take place at Centre Culturel Jean Vilar, an arts centre in Marly-le-roi. The venue's vibrant…

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Je suis la Femme

La Divine Comedie - Salle 1 · 9th

You cannot be born of a woman without being one somewhere. A man alone on stage asks for forgiveness on behalf of all men.

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A pile ou face

Espace Paul Valéry

Have you ever imagined your life if you had made different choices? Tickets via BilletReduc.

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Big Floyd

Essaïon - Salle Cabaret · 4th

2 more dates · until 25 Oct

9 minutes and 29 seconds. The world held its breath. BIG FLOYD tells the story of the man behind the symbol. BIG FLOYD retraces the last day of George Floyd, whose ordinariness gave no hint of its tragic outcome. In…

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Conspirations

Theatre Michel · 8th

11 more dates · until 27 Dec

A hit at the Festival OFF d'Avignon 2025! WHO HASN'T DREAMED OF BECOMING A DETECTIVE? A show by Benoît Facerias, Maxime Schucht and Sylvain Vip Directed by Matthieu Hornuss Duration: 1h20 Nicolas de La Reynie, the…

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Le Joueur d’Echecs

Theatre du Nord — Ouest · 9th

9 more dates · until 30 Dec

Presented by La Compagnie de L'Elan By Stefan Sweig Directed by: Alexandre Durand, Patricia Margot.

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Scandaleuse

La Divine Comedie - Salle 2 · 9th

An evening of song and dance revealing the story of Paris' favourite art form!Né à Paris, le cabaret y a trouvé son âme.