Theatre in Paris: The Lesson (La leçon) Show with English Surtitles

A seemingly innocent exchange in which a shy older teacher meets an outspoken student. Yet the roles are about to change in this surprising face-off! The best shows in Paris with no language barrier!
Great shows, no language barrier: Understand Paris’ best shows thanks to English translations projected in real-time above the stage every Wednesday and exceptionally every day from July 30th to August 17th.

★ Full Show Description:
A seemingly innocent exchange in which a shy older teacher meets an outspoken student. Yet the roles are about to change in this surprising face-off! As the lessons become increasingly difficult, the insolent young student loses confidence, all while the teacher seems to be gaining vitality. Will one come out a winner in the end?
A lesson in life full of absurdity that has been playing on the stage of the Théâtre de la Huchette for over 60 years.
The Lesson (La leçon) is a show that will put a smile on your face as you think of your teachers!

★ 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… Now made accessible to English-speakers thanks to the translations located above the stage! A hilariously troubling commentary on a seemingly unremarkable exchange 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 Lesson for an international audience or French speakers?
Thanks to the English surtitles included in your package for Wednesday showings, both! The Lesson 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 Lesson last?
The theatre piece 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 Lesson (La leçon).

• 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.

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