Theatre Workshops

The theatre workshops by Compagnie Astoria offer an immersive experience lasting between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours (depending on the group size). They are open to children, teenagers, and adults, with groups tailored to each age and skill level. Each participant is encouraged to express themselves, create, and collaborate in a supportive and stimulating environment.

The experience is unique: you are divided into small groups (around 6 participants) to rehearse a scene inspired by the play you will discover later that evening. Supervised by professional artists, you explore all dimensions of theatre: from acting to staging, including set design, costumes, makeup, sound, and music. Everyone finds their place and contributes to the collective project, whether as an actor, director, or backstage technician.

The workshop concludes in a convivial atmosphere with the presentation of each group's creations, followed by a playful awards ceremony (best acting, staging, costumes, etc.). To prolong the magic, you will then have the option to attend a show in French with English surtitles at the Théâtre de la Huchette.

Please Note: Theatre in Paris only offers theatre workshops to groups of 10 people or more. (Billing is based on a minimum of 10 participants).
We recommend contacting us via our group request form at least 1 month in advance. This will allow us to ensure that everything is planned smoothly and ready for the day of your workshop.
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How to Plan Your Theatre Workshop in Paris:

• You will need to be at least 10 people to participate in the theatre workshops. (Billing is based on a minimum of 10 participants).
• After pulling together your group of 10 or more people, decide between one of the shows below and the time period you would be available to do the theatre workshop in Paris.
• Click the button on this page to contact us with your details, and we’ll take care of all the dirty work and help you plan your Parisian theatre workshop experience!

The Day of Your Theatre Workshop in Paris:

• The workshops are between 1 hour and 30 minutes and two hours long (depending on the size of the group) and will be conducted during the day before the evening performance of the show you have planned to see.
• You don’t need to bring anything. Everything will be provided for you!
• After finishing your theatre workshop, you will be able to attend a live performance of the show that you have been preparing!

The Shows That Offer a Theatre Workshop Option:

As of now, there are two shows that include a theatre workshop option. Discover these iconic Ionesco plays that have been playing at Théâtre de la Huchette for more than 60 years!

• The Lesson
  An absurd theatre piece about a face-off between a shy older teacher and an outspoken student.
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• The Bald Soprano
  An absurd theatre piece about a night full of riddles and paradoxes!
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Other Important Information:

• Workshop Duration: Between 1 hour and 30 minutes and 2 hours (depending on the size of the group)
• Languages: In French or English
• Location: The workshops take place in studios located either in the 10th arrondissement (Line 4), right next to the theatre district, or in the 20th arrondissement (Line 3 bis), close to the Père-Lachaise cemetery, in the beloved Parisian neighbourhood famously nicknamed the “countryside in Paris”.
• Group size requirement: Your group must be made up of 10 people or more to make a reservation.
• Price: The price is €70 per person (€80 if fewer than 15 participants; minimum of 10). Billing is based on a minimum of 10 participants.
• Reservation: We recommend contacting us via our group request form at least 1 month in advance. This will allow us to ensure that everything is planned smoothly and ready for the day of your workshop. It is not possible to choose a theatre workshop on its own. The workshop is always followed by a play.
• Show availability: Depending on availability, you may choose to complement your theatre workshop with one of the classics currently showing at the Théâtre Le Ranelagh, as an alternative to the plays at the Théâtre de la Huchette (The Bald Soprano and The Lesson).
  To incorporate a performance at the Théâtre Le Ranelagh into your itinerary, we kindly invite you to submit your request several months in advance to ensure availability.
• Reservation Request Form: Click here to fill out the form.