Le 11 avant l'heure
June 12
Get a sneak peek at what will dominate Avignon's Off Festival this summer. Four handpicked shows in a cozy Belleville venue where the audience becomes part of the magic.
Cozy Bar
Cozy BarTheatre of Belleville
Faubourg du Temple
Step inside a Belleville institution dating back to 1850, where intimate contemporary plays tackle current social themes in a cozy, artsy setting. Grab a bite before the kitchen closes at 10:30 PM, then settle in for thought-provoking theater that feels miles from typical cinema night.
intimate theater
artsy crowd
contemporary drama
historic venue
Tips
🎭"beautiful play and performance" — cozy with smart audience interaction
🍽️kitchen closes at 10:30 PM, so arrive early for dinner
🎟️some shows have surtitles for non-French speakers
Upcoming at Theatre of Belleville
Friday, Jun 12
An Irish Story / Une histoire irlandaise
June 12 at 7pm
Kelly Rivière chases the ghost of her Irish grandfather across decades and continents in this intimate one-woman show. Expect humor, heart, and a deeply personal story of exile that somehow feels universal.
Les débuts n'ont pas d'importance, ils sont toujours parfaits
June 12 at 7pm
A pocket-sized powerhouse in the 11th arrondissement, Théâtre de Belleville punches well above its weight with sharp contemporary programming. Expect tight, provocative plays that tackle everything from #MeToo reckonings to intergenerational class struggles, all performed within arm's reach of the actors.
Theatre of Belleville
Faubourg du TempleOpens Friday at 6:00 PM
Cozy BarCozy BarStep inside a Belleville institution dating back to 1850, where intimate contemporary plays tackle current social themes in a cozy, artsy setting. Grab a bite before the kitchen closes at 10:30 PM, then settle in for thought-provoking theater that feels miles from typical cinema night.
intimate theater
artsy crowd
contemporary drama
historic venue
Tips
🎭"beautiful play and performance" — cozy with smart audience interaction
🍽️kitchen closes at 10:30 PM, so arrive early for dinner
🎟️some shows have surtitles for non-French speakers
Upcoming at Theatre of Belleville
Friday, Jun 12
Le 11 avant l'heure
June 12
Get a sneak peek at what will dominate Avignon's Off Festival this summer. Four handpicked shows in a cozy Belleville venue where the audience becomes part of the magic.
An Irish Story / Une histoire irlandaise
June 12 at 7pm
Kelly Rivière chases the ghost of her Irish grandfather across decades and continents in this intimate one-woman show. Expect humor, heart, and a deeply personal story of exile that somehow feels universal.
Les débuts n'ont pas d'importance, ils sont toujours parfaits
June 12 at 7pm
A pocket-sized powerhouse in the 11th arrondissement, Théâtre de Belleville punches well above its weight with sharp contemporary programming. Expect tight, provocative plays that tackle everything from #MeToo reckonings to intergenerational class struggles, all performed within arm's reach of the actors.