37th Molières Awards Celebrate Theater Without Controversy
The 37th Molières ceremony took place on May 5, 2026, in France, honoring theatrical productions and performers without any notable controversy. The top prize for private theater went to "Le Procès d'une vie," a play about lawyer Gisèle Halimi's fight for abortion rights. The public theater Molière was awarded to "I will survive" by Jean-Christophe Meurisse. Among the actors recognized were Laurent Lafitte, Elsa Lepoivre, Josiane Balasko, Jérôme Kircher, and Alex Lutz.
Key facts
- 37th Molières ceremony held on May 5, 2026
- No controversy marked the event
- "Le Procès d'une vie" won Molière for private theater
- Play focuses on Gisèle Halimi's abortion rights advocacy
- "I will survive" by Jean-Christophe Meurisse won public theater Molière
- Laurent Lafitte received an award
- Elsa Lepoivre received an award
- Josiane Balasko, Jérôme Kircher, and Alex Lutz also honored
Entities
Artists
- Gisèle Halimi
- Jean-Christophe Meurisse
- Laurent Lafitte
- Elsa Lepoivre
- Josiane Balasko
- Jérôme Kircher
- Alex Lutz
Institutions
- Molières
Locations
- France