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Return of "Mémoires de l'Olympia" at the Funambule Montmartre this fall!
Step behind the velvet curtains of Paris's most iconic music venue through the eyes of its humble backstage keeper. This musical odyssey blends history and heartfelt performance, perfect for a cozy weekend evening filled with legendary tunes.
Théâtre du Funambule (Paris 18th)
About
Step behind the scenes of Paris's legendary concert hall with Mémoires de l’Olympia, a musical play performed by Tito Clément and pianist Romain Budin. Located at the Théâtre du Funambule in the 18th arrondissement, the show explores the history of the music-hall temple between 1954 and 1997 through the eyes of Stanislas, a maintenance worker. Suitable for ages 12 and up, this nostalgic and rhythmic tribute runs on Saturdays at 19:00 and Sundays at 16:00 until January 3, 2027. Tickets start at 10.90€ for those under 26, with a web promo rate available for all.
November 13, 1997, the "new Olympia" is inaugurated after 7 months of renovation. In the shadows, Stanislas is building a new usher's lamp. This floor lamp that watches over the hall when it is deserted. As it is being built, the myth of the place reignites.
Mémoire(s) de l’Olympia, a musical play written, performed, and sung by Tito Clément, accompanied by Romain Budin on the piano.
The press says...
A "Memory" in songs that leaves you enchanted. Le Canard Enchaîné
To learn all about the musical secrets of the venue between 1954 and 1997, go see this tribute odyssey bathed in nostalgia. MaxiMag.fr
In the guise of Stanislas, a maintenance worker, the musician brings to life the highlights of the Parisian music-hall temple. L'Humanité
Tito Clément makes the songs his own, coloring them with his own emotion, without ever betraying their essence, alternating them with stories and memories with remarkable ease. By turns funny, touching, and mischievous, the text is peppered with delightful lines. TPA.FR
Between a steady pace, sincere emotions, a touch of originality, and strong stage presence, all the ingredients are there to offer a moment as captivating as it is successful. L'Officiel des spectacles
Our take on this event
The Théâtre du Funambule presents Mémoires de l’Olympia, an immersive journey into the heart of Paris’s most iconic music venue. Spanning the years 1954 to 1997, the narrative follows Stanislas, a maintenance worker preparing a stage lamp while the hall undergoes a transformation. Through his perspective, the show revives the high points of the music-hall legend, blending storytelling with songs performed by Tito Clément and pianist Romain Budin.
The performance lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes. Shows are held every Saturday at 19:00 and every Sunday at 16:00, from October 3, 2026, to January 3, 2027. This production is recommended for audiences aged 12 and older.
Ticket prices are set at 33€ for full fare. A reduced rate of 10.90€ is offered for guests under 26 years old. Additionally, a web promotional rate of 21€ is available to all attendees without conditions. Internet booking fees are included in all listed prices.
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