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The Thing Monologues
Forget everything you thought you knew about male anatomy as this show playfully lifts the veil on a long-standing taboo with refreshing wit. Blending candid confessions with sharp humor, a trio of actors dissects the quirks of modern masculinity in a performance that turns a classic obsession into a clever, insightful comedy.
Théâtre Comédie Bastille (Paris 11th)
About
The Théâtre Comédie Bastille hosts Les monologues du machin, a comedy written and directed by Thomas Caruso Aragona. This play offers a humorous and thoughtful look at masculinity and the male experience, centered around the often-avoided subject of male anatomy. Featuring a rotating cast, the performance blends wit with introspection to explore this universal theme. Shows run every Saturday from October 3 to October 31, 2026, between 17:00 and 18:15. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring a comfortable experience for all audience members.
A play by Thomas Caruso Aragona
Directed by: Thomas Caruso Aragona
Assistant director: Roxane Le Texier
Starring in alternation: Antonin Verhamme, Jean-Philippe Renaud, Thomas Caruso Aragona, Nicolas Soulié, Romain Company, Luc Betton, Julien Vital or Pierre Thorrignac
Everyone knows the famous Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler, the first feminist show and international success translated into 45 languages and performed worldwide. The Thing Monologues could be its male counterpart, imagined by Thomas Caruso Aragona. A show that questions the place of today's man with humor and kindness.
A clever mix of laughter and introspection where three moving actors talk to you about the thing, that approximate thing that dangles between their legs and that we don't name or name poorly. A ludicomic comedy aimed at anyone old enough to question the male sex, a true obsession and a permanent social subject if ever there was one. This show, which could be likened to a lecture on the penis for how precise and documented it is, is a fine blend of humor, lightness, and depth.
One thing is certain: after seeing it, you will know everything about the willy.
Our take on this event
Created by Thomas Caruso Aragona with assistance from Roxane Le Texier, Les monologues du machin serves as a male-focused counterpart to classic feminist theater. The play invites audiences to examine the realities of modern manhood through a series of humorous reflections. A rotating cast of actors, including Antonin Verhamme, Jean-Philippe Renaud, Thomas Caruso Aragona, Nicolas Soulié, Romain Company, Luc Betton, Julien Vital, and Pierre Thorrignac, brings these stories to life on stage.
Located at the Théâtre Comédie Bastille in Paris's 11th arrondissement, the production runs every Saturday from October 3 to October 31, 2026. Performances take place from 17:00 to 18:15. The show functions as both a playful comedy and an informative exploration, stripping away the mystery surrounding the male anatomy with precision and warmth.
Tickets are priced between 12.50 and 40 euros. The theater is equipped to welcome guests with reduced mobility and is accessible by wheelchair. Whether you are interested in a deep dive into social perceptions of the male body or simply looking for an entertaining afternoon, this performance offers a unique and well-documented perspective on the subject.
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