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Stage adaptation of Dead Poets Society returns to Théâtre Antoine

other · 2026-04-22

The theatrical adaptation of the film Dead Poets Society returns for its third season at Théâtre Antoine in Paris starting February 13. The production has already attracted nearly 350,000 spectators during its two-year run in Paris and on tour across France. Based on the Touchstone Pictures film written by Tom Schulman, the play follows an iconoclastic teacher who inspires his students to embrace life and freedom against the constraints of their conservative school. The show has received positive press reviews, with Le Figaro calling it "jubilant," Le Parisien "magical," and Télérama noting a "triumph in the hall." Tickets are now available.

Key facts

  • Third season of the theatrical adaptation of Dead Poets Society
  • Opens February 13 at Théâtre Antoine in Paris
  • Nearly 350,000 spectators have attended so far
  • Based on the film by Touchstone Pictures, written by Tom Schulman
  • Story follows a charismatic teacher inspiring students to break free from conventions
  • Press reviews: Le Figaro (jubilant), Le Parisien (magical), Télérama (triumph in the hall)
  • Tickets are on sale now

Entities

Artists

  • Tom Schulman

Institutions

  • Théâtre Antoine
  • Touchstone Pictures
  • Le Figaro
  • Le Parisien
  • Télérama
  • Artistikrezo
  • Welton Academy
  • Club Artistik Rezo

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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