Huit Rois (Nos Présidents): A Dreamlike Comedy on French Presidents at La Pépinière Théâtre

The Parisian theater La Pépinière Théâtre is hosting 'Huit Rois (Nos Présidents)', a comedic and dreamlike production structured in five episodes that humorously chronicle the political history and tribulations of recent French presidents. The show runs from September 13, 2026, to April 11, 2027, at 7 rue Louis le Grand, 75002 Paris, with tickets priced between €12 and €42. The first episode, 'La vie et la mort de J. Chirac, roi des français', portrays an era when politics was seen as conquering and popular. The second, 'Génération Mittérrand', explores the fragmentation of the May 68 generation, laying foundations for contemporary society. 'Le dîner chez les Français de V. Giscard d'Estaing' depicts a presidency marked by cultural metamorphoses. The fourth episode, 'Sarkholland (Comédie identitaire)', tackles a decade of political life dominated by identity issues and crises. The series concludes with '@La_thérapie_d_Emmanuel_Macron', imagining the future of the Fifth Republic through a psychoanalysis of the current president. The production offers a satirical yet insightful look at French political figures, blending humor with political commentary.