Theatre in Paris: The Bald Soprano (La cantatrice chauve)

Great shows, no language barrier: Understand Paris’ best shows thanks to English translations projected in real-time above the stage every Wednesday.

★ Full Show Description: The Bald Soprano (La cantatrice chauve) is an autopsy of 1950s society through the ridiculous interactions of two couples. Join Mr. and Mrs. Smith for a quiet evening at home, yet an evening anything but ordinary. When the clock strikes 5 o'clock, the detective-maid announces the arrival of the Martins, a young couple who may or may not know each other. Knocks continue at the door, but is someone there? From a series of curious coincidences to a slew of incomprehensible contradictions, where will this evening turn when the Smiths receive a visit from the Martins? Join the mysterious world of The Bald Soprano (La cantatrice chauve), full of riddles and paradox!

★ Step inside Paris’s best-kept secrets… Now with surtitles in English! Take a seat and let yourself be enchanted by Eugène Ionesco’s record-breaking play that paints an absurd picture of 1950s society… Now made accessible to English-speakers thanks to the translations located above the stage! See the world's longest continually-performing show in the historic Parisian venue, Théâtre de la Huchette. Both troubling and hilarious, this commentary on everyday life has been leaving audiences thinking for over 60 years! What was once a rather avant-garde new play, has now become a theatrical institution all on its own.

★ Don’t miss a beat... Every Wednesday this iconic, record-breaking play includes translations in English! The script is translated by bilingual theatre specialists with absolute finesse. The night of the performance, the surtitles are conveniently located above the stage and run in real-time to ensure that you don’t miss a moment of the action.

★ Frequently Asked Questions:

• Is The Bald Soprano (La cantatrice chauve) for an international audience or French speakers? Thanks to the English surtitles included in your package for Wednesday showings, both! The Bald Soprano (La cantatrice chauve) has been performed in French for over 60 years in Paris and on tour across Europe, enjoying endless success. The world-record show has become an international institution, a must-see while in Paris for both French and international visitors. With the English surtitles, forget about the language barrier and enjoy an amazing French night out.

• How do I get to the Théâtre de la Huchette in Paris? Metro lines: Line 4 (station Saint-Michel) or line 10 (station (Cluny - La Sorbonne) RER: RER C or B (station Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame)

• How long does the play last? The play lasts exactly one hour with no intermission.

• When should I arrive to Théâtre de la Huchette? We invite you to arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the play.

• What do I do when I get to the Théâtre de la Huchette? We invite you to present your voucher at the front desk. The theatre staff members will guide you to your seats.

Not allowed

• Luggage or large bags