
Nestled at the foot of the Old Town, the Théâtre de la Madeleine is a theater hall, primarily dedicated to stand-up comedy.
An energetic evening of spontaneous theatre, the 32nd Mondial d’Improvisation brings together agile improvisers who craft scenes and characters on the spot. The ensemble explores rapid storytelling, sharp comic timing and emotional risk, playing with form and audience suggestion. Staging favors minimal props and a nimble ensemble dynamic, producing a vibrant, unpredictable atmosphere where creativity and collaboration drive every moment.
In French.
Paul de Saint Sernin’s stand-up programme, written and performed by the artist, blends sharp comedic timing with candid memories of adolescence, humiliations and personal fears. Directed by Grégoire Dey, the staging relies on intimate storytelling, subtle physicality and pared-down mise-en-scène to turn vulnerability into laughter. The show plays with rhythm and self-questioning, offering a warm yet probing portrait of growing up in a voice both confessional and wry.
In French.
This improvisational cabaret gathers a rotating ensemble who transform prompts into exuberant, instant theatrics. Performers spin spontaneous stories, invent vivid characters and push collective comedy toward grand, over-the-top moments. The staging favors quick costume shifts, dynamic lighting and a live-paced soundscape that heightens each surprise. Featuring Nadim Ahmed, Blaise Bersinger, Nina Cachelin, Odile Cantero, Deborah Chirenti, Thomas Demaurex, Alain Ghiringhelli, Julien Henchoz, Malik Kaufmann, Pauline Maitre, Adrien Laplana, Eric Lecoultre and Quentin Lo Russo, the show celebrates the art of improvisation and shared laughter.
In French.
After 463 performances of his first show, available on YouTube, Jason Brokerss — one of the sharpest minds in stand-up comedy today — is back on stage. “If I had seen this poster and this new show 10 years ago… I would have said, ‘Who is this man? What kind of life is this?’ Apparently, that man is me, and that’s my life. I have to tell you about it!”
In French.
Performed by Mystery Ensemble, this concert reimagines Hans Zimmer’s score for Interstellar, blending electronic and acoustic textures into a cinematic soundscape. The ensemble’s delicate strings and expansive synths create a vast, emotive atmosphere, guided by a careful balance of dynamics and spatial sonorities. The program highlights Zimmer’s themes of longing and cosmic wonder, reshaped into an immersive live setting. Produced in collaboration with creative agency RED EVENTS & Distribution Ltd., the performance emphasizes atmosphere, texture and emotional sweep.
Elodie Arnould is back with a brand new show. With humor and tenderness, she explores everything that shapes us: the heritage we receive, the values we pass on, family, long-term relationships, positive parenting… or almost, and those little wounds we learn to transform into strengths.
P.S. Her partner doesn’t know about the jokes Elodie makes about him, so come quickly before they get censored.
In French.
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