Theater Cafés France

This beautiful room can be proud to benefit throughout the year from an artistic programming, free or paying, both varied and often quality. In addition to the expected performances (especially theater plays), it also promotes music, stand-up, painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, etc. Then free to the tourist of the passage to take this and these events according to its expectations and availability. We strongly advise to go to the site of the town hall of Dammarie-les-Lys (tab "RECREATION - SPORTS - CULTURE" then "The Cultural Season") to download the complete program of the season in progress. For it does not soften to list upcoming shows in the city itself, but also in the vicinity in Melun, Le Mée-sur-Seine, Vaux-le-Penil, etc.

Le Citron Bleu is a 100% humorous café-theatre. The small, intimate room is installed in one of the typical coal cellars that the neighbourhood is full of and offers a setting of character. On the ground floor, a bar is waiting for you to have a drink or an "aperitif basket" to get your strength back before offering you a nice slice of... laughter! On the program, stand-up, improvisation, imitation, magic or hypnosis, with the only common thread being a good communicative atmosphere. Children are not forgotten, with a show at 3pm, from Wednesday to Saturday, during school holidays. Enough to keep them busy and in good spirits! The good news: we can accompany them!

Located a little further back from the busy boulevard d'Arcole, La Comédie de Toulouse was created by the duo of comedians made in Toulouse, Les Chevaliers du Fiel. You are here in a theatre dedicated to humour and creation: one-man-show, improvisations and comedy follow one another in a variety of styles, halfway between theatre and café-théâtre. Beautifully decorated in an Italian style, the comfortable room welcomes you for moments of certified good humour. At the end of the show, the tapas bar L'Entrée des artistes allows you a moment of conviviality by sharing a drink with the artists. Want to get on the boards? Improvisation classes are given on Tuesday evenings.

If you like to see a variety of shows, some crazy, some traditional, then the Almendra should please you! This small venue, located between Boulevard de Verdun and Vallon Suisse, can accommodate up to 50 seated spectators. You will discover a particularly eclectic programme, ranging from improvisation to classical performances, with a real proximity between the audience and the actors. It is the ideal place to discover the living arts such as cabaret, comedy shows, dance or theatre. The place is popular.

At the Café Citoyen, we only drink and eat organic food! It's THE place to be for good friends with a sense of solidarity and responsibility. Committed and alternative, this café is taken by storm by members of groups and associations who like to meet and debate. On the terrace or in the rooms, on the ground floor in front of the bar or upstairs among the books, customers can attend new events: concerts, exhibitions, comic book nights, etc. As for the food: you can have a local snack of course! It's a bit like being at home!

The programming varies from week to week, with originality on Wednesday at 21 pm, the young talent evening, where if you want to do the first part. The watchword here is relaxation and laughter through theatre pieces interspersed with humour: To help, my neighbor loves me, Little lies between friends, or the spectacle of Vérino for the last performances until June 2012. Discover by phone or on the sites of billeteries and exit the upcoming shows, but also concerts.

Alongside the Quai du rire located in the same complex, the Comédie Club Vieux-Port has made a name for itself in the Marseilles comedy scene, especially in stand-up and improv. Ideally located on the Old Port in the heart of the Kev Adams space, you will find here a friendly, intimate room, allowing you to be close to the artists on stage. The cream of the local scene, recognized or not, headliners and a very nice atmosphere for the stand-up evenings which allow to reveal the talents of tomorrow. Marseille is rich in talent at this level - also and places like the Comédie Club Vieux-Port allow the blossoming of these nuggets!

Coffee-theatre evenings always start in the right mood, and end up with laughter. Around a glass and before a show: is there a better way to relax completely? The Bouff'Scene offers a perfect atmosphere of gaieté and conviviality, offering performances of rarely disappointing humor. Do not hesitate to register in the theater workshops, the atmosphere is really nice.

The Royale Factory is both a café-theatre and a café-concert. It is a very popular venue for the Versaillais, who come here to enjoy an eclectic and quality programming. Here you will discover carefully sourced local artists who perform in plays, one-man shows, improvisation, music, comedy or specially created for children. We promise to spend moments full of laughter, emotion and lightness. The little plus of the place is that you can have a meal or a drink before the shows.

There is no need for large spaces to see great talent. Designed by the actress Claire Jaz and his henchman Jean-Pierre Huard, the Poster is one of these welcoming little places, with leather chairs and low tables, where you can discover new artists every night: authors, composers, songwriters or comics. Since 2012, the Poster has changed its name and is now called La Comédie Michel and is dedicated only to theatre: one-man-show, pieces, or After laughs on Thursday.

Despite the recent closure of the Amiens box, Comedy Clubs are still fashionable. If you would like to pay a good leisure area, in a highly friendly and human location, do not hesitate. Luck is given to "small new". From the theatre theatre, the stand-up, the one man, and even concerts, there are for all tastes. The show living at low prices is here.

EpiScènes à Bizanos is located in a former 18th-century barn in an idyllic setting. Situated just off chemin Henri IV, this café-theater offers a convivial atmosphere conducive to encounters. It has become a space dedicated to emerging culture, nurturing a dialogue between past and future. With a rich and eclectic program, including 45 stages a year, from contemporary theater to irresistible improv matches, EpiScènes appeals to all tastes and generations. Featuring a convivial bistro, it encourages exchanges before and after shows, promoting a participative cultural economy and vibrant social ties.

While the district is full of bars, each more pleasant than the last, the Paname Art Café stands out from the crowd thanks to its cellar, which hosts stand-up comedians. Here, you can sip a drink and laugh at the jokes of a YouTuber trying his hand on the stage, or a comedian testing out his show before going on tour. Kyan Khojandi, Kheiron, Bérengère Krief or Norman, your favourite comedians are likely to have already passed through Paname Art... or to be scheduled there soon! The venue is also a great place to discover the talents of tomorrow.

Synopsis: It is holidays! François joined his English party in London. In search of adventures and thrills, they decided to leave a few days in the old mansion abandoned the family Mc Gregor, in the heart of the Highlands. A stay that will prove to be full of bounces, surprise and spirits jokers, Scotland is true to its tradition! And when all this small world is put in for a legendary treasure, by a taste for adventure, and others for the rest of their soul, it is necessary to have a very strong nervous breakdown not to die of fear and especially for laughs! Room written by Éric Garandeau Relecture and Staging Françoise Garandeau 

We knew them by their evenings organized in various places of the city, the Garage Comedy Club of Marseille emancipates itself and opens in September 2021, its own room, entirely dedicated to the stand-up and the improv. Reservations are recommended for each night, you pay the artists by the hat once you are there. Good time and laughter guaranteed. We love the concept, the atmosphere instilled by the organization, the benevolence of the public and the courage of the more or less experienced comedians. The kind of place that Marseille was missing.

La Corne des Pâtures is a place where, between a drink and a tasting of local produce, you can also enjoy circus, theater, dance, open-air cinema and a host of other events that appeal to all generations. Concerts and local produce markets mingle naturally, and young people can find vocations...

In spring and summer, the Loire, with its legendary light, exerts an undeniable charm... All the joy and pleasure of the Loire region at your fingertips!

The Darcy Comédie is a Dijon-based café-theater, which opened in March 2019, right in the heart of the city. Dedicated to humor, this space is above all a place of cultural discoveries. The stage is filled with one-man shows, improvisational theater shows, comedies, but also emerging comedians. Indeed, we can find there with happiness the whole joyful band of the comedians' collective La Banane de Dijon. To make you spend an even more pleasant moment, the Darcy Comédie proposes you to eat or drink, at lunch or in the evening, while tasting planks of cold cuts and cheeses or homemade vegan plates. The ideal place to spend evenings at the top!

Located a few steps from downtown, Epalle-Théâtre -L'Autre Lieu is a 90-seat café-theatre specializing in gaga humour. Lovers of local humour and the spirit of songwriting, book one of your evenings to attend a show, you will not be disappointed! Free spirits, sometimes cheeky, inventive and warm, the artists will enhance your evening with entertainment. In addition to the gaga talk, you will also find cabaret, humour, music.... The program is enriched each year with a new creation. A meal/2 show package is available at an attractive price. A great way to pass on the heritage of our region's heritage.

In the heart of Old Antibes, the association Théâtre de la Marguerite has managed the La Scène café-theater on Sea for fifteen years. It is an opportunity to discover unmissable programming. Initiated by Monette Candella, passionate shows, forced the appointment of the lovers of the genre is it.

Monette does not stop there. We owe it the creation and the organisation of Beef theatre which displays a number of talents - Florence Foresti, Dany Boon, Anne Roumanoff and many others -; Femin' arte which of course blends various artistic disciplines such as theatre and the visual arts, the tales for children... and as its name suggests it gives the opportunity to a large number of artists women express themselves. Le Théâtre de la Marguerite: we love a bit, however, passionately...

New in Nantes for the pleasure of our zygomatic! The Smile Comedy Club puts a smile on our faces! This new venue, where humor is king, is located on rue Jean-Jaurès in Nantes. Once past the downstairs bar, we head for the mezzanine, which hosts the very best in stand-up comedy, with up-and-coming French and European performers to our delight. All with one aim in mind: to make us laugh with their offbeat humor and make for a superb evening! Two sessions are offered at 7 or 7.30pm and 9 or 9.30pm depending on the day. One of the venue's special features is the package with show admission and optional dinner-show! In addition to the friendly bar, the establishment has kept the chef (it used to be the restaurant Le Dilemme), so you can enjoy the talent of his cuisine as well as that of the artists! This isn't just any restaurant: it's a real offering of gourmet planks, with formulas of beautifully prepared tapas to share. We're particularly fond of the Smile board, with its crispy prawns, falafels, tapenade, patatas bravas and guacamole (to name but a few). And, of course, a hot and cold drinks menu. During the show, you can choose to dine (optional) or just have a drink, and be served at the table while enjoying the artists. Achref and Olivier, the venue's managers, and their smiling team are always on hand to make sure you have a great time.

In the ² district of the Haute-Ville, an exit option in Toulon. The area hosts various shows, as well as salsa evenings every Thursday (free). Several times a week, dance courses will also be available. A nice opportunity to meet in a good permanante mood! Small restaurant on site.

A stage on the water, that's what has been missing for a long time in the cultural life of the area. It is now a reality thanks to the barge La Scène des quais which, on the quays of the Yonne, offers a varied program for all audiences. Managed by the association ARTEM, the place welcomes one-man/women shows, concerts, plays, shows for children or improv evenings... The program is always attractive, and the whole is signed by emerging artists, often amateurs. We can even privatize the boat for our parties with friends or family. We love it!

It's already been four years since the Théâtre à l'Ouest, dedicated to comedy, won us over. The only one of its kind in the city, this human-sized venue with a seating capacity of almost 200 welcomes the big names in one-man/woman shows, as well as rising stars and young, little-known talents. Philippe Lellouche, Alison Wheeler, Jean-Marie Bigard and Max Boublil will pass the baton on stage. And that's not counting magic shows, hit plays and musical tales for the little ones. As an added bonus, the artists often meet the audience at the end of their show!

La Luna Negra is a unique café-theater venue in the Basque Country, with an eclectic program of comedy, improvisation, stand-up, concerts and flamenco. In existence since 1996, it has become ONE of the Basque region's must-see venues, stretching as far as the borders of Bordeaux and Toulouse. With a capacity of 100 people, a 25 m² stage and a small apartment to house the artists, Luna Negra puts on 150 shows a year. Managed by the Quartier Latin association, its slogan "Luna Spirit" is based on fraternity and wonder.

Lyon, with its well-behaved image, is a city that loves humor. Established over 50 years ago in one of the most beautiful streets in the Renaissance district, l'Âne Rouge has forged a solid reputation in Lyon's cabaret scene, somewhere between theater and restaurant. In the shelter of its superb ^16th-century cellar, it perpetuates a long tradition while keeping up with the times under the direction of Didier Bouchaud. Start at 8:30pm for a well-prepared dinner-show featuring the evening's comedian and a magician. A carefully-curated program that favors one-man shows, with some fine new discoveries. Laugh out loud as you wait for the dessert served at the end of the show. An authentic Lyon cabaret.

La Ricane was created by Jérôme Chevoppe, actor, author and director. And since 2019, it is Michèle Hirsch who has taken over the reins of this theater. But this change was made in the continuity. Thus, in a garage refurbished, rather dark, the good franquette, every Friday and Saturday, artists, exclusively comedians, occur. The objective of the invited artists: to make the audience laugh! Between situational comedy and comedy of gestures, each show is always more offbeat, always more entertaining.

Created in 2021 by Bastien and Aurélien, two enthusiasts who met at drama school, Kezaco is a theater café open all year round, with comedy plays, one-man shows and regular improvisation sessions, as well as children's shows and theater workshops. A true café-théâtre, where you can enjoy a drink, tapas and dessert before and after performances. A warm place dedicated to laughter and good humor, ideal for ending a day of sightseeing in style.

The café-théâtre can accommodate around 150 people. The café-théâtre website features a calendar of upcoming shows, including theater, improvisation, circus and concerts. You can also enjoy a glass of local produce. The café-théâtre also offers invitations and discounts for certain shows. To get to Kezaco Café-Théâtre, we recommend parking in the Rambuteau parking lot, which is close to Mâcon town center.

In Lyon, there is the Roman Odeon on the Fourvière hill and there is the Comédie Odéon in the heart of the Presqu'île. A theatre that has reopened its doors for a season that promises to be exciting. The Comédie Odéon consists of a unique 300-seat theatre, a real gem of its kind. If the premises have kept a certain old-fashioned charm, they have been redesigned for our greater comfort as demanding spectators. Quality shows, great names in humour, theatre or music. A tempting program in an exceptional place.

In Paris, theater and comedy fans can't miss IMPROROCK DE L'IMPRO, DE L'HUMOUR ET DU ROCK! This café-théâtre offers theatrical improv shows derived from the improv match, duets, one-man shows and special events. Directed by Jean-Marie Daubenton, IMPROROCK has enjoyed great success at the COMEDIA, the ALHAMBRA and the EUROPEEN. IMPROROCK shows are a concentrate of wacky humor, with absurd situations and a sharp sense of repartee. The comedians dare to go all out with their talent and enthusiasm, delivering one spicy, over-the-top scene after another. The audience participates by contributing themes, making each show unique.

Located in the dynamic new Plateau de la Mayenne district, Le Bouffon Bleu is a friendly café-théâtre 100% dedicated to comedy. Its beautiful cabaret-style room, with its welcoming round tables, welcomes you in a warm atmosphere conducive to a successful evening. You'll discover all the facets of comedy: spicy one-man shows, hilarious stand-ups, entertaining comedies and, of course, shows for young audiences. Le Bouffon Bleu transports you into his world of laughter and good humor for a guaranteed moment of relaxation and pleasure!