Le Bouquiniste Mendel
A second-hand bookseller inspires admiration in early twentieth-century Vienna through the immensity of his knowledge.
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Le Bouquiniste Mendel: 26 dates from 4 December 2026 to 6 March 2027, at A la Folie Théâtre (75011 Paris), from €24.20. Tickets available.
Checked on 12 November 2026.
Overview
A second-hand bookseller inspires admiration in early twentieth-century Vienna through the immensity of his knowledge. The First World War is set to upend his destiny.
In Vienna at the turn of the century, there is no bibliophile who does not know Jakob Mendel, a living catalogue of all printed knowledge. A monomaniac with a prodigious memory and dreadfully poor at business, he is afflicted with a bibliographic bulimia that makes him a precious man. But the war is going to plunge this pacifist into cruel violence and a despairing absurdity.
Press: Froggy's Delight: "The show is brief but intense!" RegArts: "A theatrical gem." Eklektike: "You come away deeply moved." Instants Spectacles: "A rare, intelligent and profoundly human show." Théâtre au vent: "Jean-Luc Giorno plays several characters and excels as Mendel. And Nicole Giorno is so moving in the role of Madame Sporschil."
Listen & watch
Artist
Stefan Zweig
Stefan Zweig was an Austrian writer, playwright, journalist and biographer, born in Vienna in 1881 and died in Petrópolis in 1942. A member of the Viennese intelligentsia, he went into exile in 1934 as Nazism rose, first to London and then to Brazil.
Getting there
A la Folie Théâtre
A la Folie Théâtre is a theatre in Paris's 11th arrondissement (75011), and its programme is mainly devoted to plays.
- Address
- 75011 Paris
- Time
Métro nearby
- 9 Saint-Ambroise 2 min walk
- 5 Richard Lenoir 5 min walk
- 3 Parmentier 7 min walk
Tickets & pricing
Poster
26 dates
A la Folie Théâtre Tickets available from €24.20
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Le Bouquiniste Mendel take place?
Le Bouquiniste Mendel takes place at A la Folie Théâtre (75011 Paris).
When does Le Bouquiniste Mendel take place?
Le Bouquiniste Mendel has 26 dates in Paris. Next scheduled date: Fri, 4 Dec 2026, 19:30.
How much longer is Le Bouquiniste Mendel running?
26 performances of Le Bouquiniste Mendel are still scheduled at A la Folie Théâtre, the last one on 6 Mar. Dates can be added if the run is extended.
What time does Le Bouquiniste Mendel start?
Time listed for Le Bouquiniste Mendel: 19:30 on 4 December 2026 at A la Folie Théâtre. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.
Who is performing at Le Bouquiniste Mendel?
Stefan Zweig is on the bill. See the artist page on concerts.paris.
How much are tickets for Le Bouquiniste Mendel?
Tickets for Le Bouquiniste Mendel start from €24.20 (excluding booking fees). Indicative price, to be confirmed with the ticket seller.
Are tickets still available for Le Bouquiniste Mendel?
Tickets were available to book at the ticket seller at the last check.
How do I book tickets for Le Bouquiniste Mendel?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from concerts.paris: https://concerts.paris/go/tickets?event=tour-le-bouquiniste-mendel.
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