Audrey Tautou moved to tell tale of artist hunted by Nazis in France Actress has left semi-retirement to star in Paris show about painter Charlotte Salomon
Are theatre audiences in France better behaved than the UK or US? Columnist Peter Wyeth notices a genuine appreciation for performers and no reports of anti-social behaviour at shows
Why British Christmas pantomimes are loved by French audiences ‘He’s behind you!’ needs no translation for French people flocking to see the colour and physical gags of a local panto PHOTOS: giant robot ‘dogs’ thrill crowds on streets of Nantes Franco-Australian former water ski star nominated for top magic prize Visionary rock opera Starmania is back and on tour around France
Where life imitates art: France’s literary love affair with Molière Jean-Baptiste Poquelin – the performer, playwright and lascivious lover, better known as Molière – celebrates his 400th birthday this year
The Paris theatre saved by Marilyn Monroe memorabilia The sale of a piece of memorabilia that once belonged to Hollywood royalty has wiped out a venue’s €300,000 debts. But the tale of the item’s journey to Paris is more remarkable still, as director Attilio Maggiulli tells Joanna York.
Paris theatres confirm closures as mass strike spreads Half of private Paris theatres have announced that they will close tomorrow (December 5), becoming the latest sector to confirm knock-on effects as the impact of the planned mass strike spreads.
Acting to further the cause of theatre for the masses To be, or not to be…? That may be the question when it comes to attracting members to a new community theatre.
What’s on in France - July 2019 Our pick of what to do, where to go and what to see in France. This month,a theatre festival in an iconic city, the Tour de France of course, a frogs' festival and much more….
French actor performs with autistic son in new show A French actor has teamed up with his autistic son to perform an original theatre show at an educational festival, to challenge misconceptions about autism.
Dual-language panto breaks down barriers A bilingual version of The Sleeping Beauty is showing what can be achieved when people who find it difficult speaking French are determined to integrate.
Play’s audience and actors bare all Hundreds of people stripped off to attend Paris’s first naturist theatre play N u et Approuvé (Naked and Approved). Special play marks war date in France New Johnny Hallyday stage show to open late 2019 Two-day ticket sale for Al Pacino's Paris shows
There’s much more to theatre than playing around As the Vagabond Theatre Company in Gers nears final rehearsals for their next show in September, director Ann Jones offers her experience of putting on plays in France to give pointers to anyone who is thinking of setting up their own company. Only here for the beer and a laugh I was raped at age 8 but law does not protect French theatres to introduce advertising All the world’s a stage for métiers All the world’s on stage for Paris players
Community spirit gives theatre new life When a theatre in a village bar re-opened after 50 years, Martin Smith, from Lauzun in the Lot-et-Garonne, jumped at the chance to help bring it back to life.