Handpicked from the same theatre lineup, scored for this weekend.
THEATRE
Neither true nor false - quite the opposite with Philippe de Perthuis
Philippe de Perthuis explores the blurred boundaries between reality and imagination through magic, mentalism, and hypnosis. More than a show, an experience blending mystery, humour, and wonder.
KIDS
The Travelling Magician with Peter Din
A scatterbrained magician arrives nearly late, forgets spells, and brings Bobby, a wisecracking talking dog, to Théâtre Le Double Fond. Children help perform tricks in this interactive, enchanting family show.
COMEDY
One-man show
Stand-up at Le Point Virgule, historic Marais café-theatre and French comedy launchpad since 1982 (Jamel, Florence Foresti, Gad Elmaleh debuted here). Three to four shows nightly in an intimate room.
THEATRE
L'Oiseau Paradis at Paradis Latin
Left Bank cabaret founded by Napoleon III, reopened by Gustave Eiffel in 1889. Revue 'L'Oiseau Paradis' created by Kamel Ouali, with dinner in the historic hall.
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy at Paname Art Café
Comedy club in the 11th dedicated to stand-up. Open-mic nights, French and English-language lineups, and improvisation shows in an intimate 80-seat venue on the rue des Lombards.
COMEDY
Evening Show at Théâtre Trévise
Small private theatre in the 9th with eclectic programming spanning one-man shows, boulevard theatre, and readings. Bar-restaurant on site.
THEATRE
Eloquence Competition: Words in Action
In partnership with DASCO, the Eloquentia oratory competition gives young Parisians the opportunity to speak and be heard on stage.
COMEDY
Kroum the Ectoplasm
Directed by Elsa Saladin-Benattar, theatre students from the Conservatoire Nadia and Lili Boulanger tackle Hanoch Levin's biting satirical comedy to explore identity, vulnerability, and dreams.
