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36th Molières Ceremony Celebrates French Theatre with Theme of Resilience

Broadcast live from the Folies Bergère, the event highlighted standout productions and honored the vitality of French theatre under the guidance of Jean-Marc Dumontet.

Denis Lavant et son Molière du meilleur comédien pour son rôle de Clov dans Fin de partie.
Jean-Marc Dumontet lors des Molières 2024.
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Marina Hands, molière de la meilleure actrice d'une pièce jouée dans un théâtre public pour son rôle dans  «le Soulier de satin». Pour ce spectacle Eric Ruf, a également reçu le molière du meilleur metteur en scène.

Overview

  • The 36th Molières ceremony took place on April 28, 2025, at the Folies Bergère in Paris, celebrating the best of French theatre from the past year.
  • Caroline Vigneaux returned as host for the second consecutive year, following her well-received performance in 2024.
  • The theme of the evening, 'résister,' emphasized resilience and cultural engagement, reflecting the broader societal role of theatre.
  • Le Soulier de satin led the nominations with six nods, followed by Du charbon dans les veines with five, showcasing a mix of established and emerging talent.
  • Jean-Marc Dumontet, president of the Molières association, oversaw the event with a 3,300-member voting panel to ensure impartiality in the awards process.