Théâtre Le Point Comédie is a small theatre in the historic centre of Montpellier, in the old town area locals call the écusson. It is a café-théâtre, a format where a performance and a relaxed, convivial atmosphere go together, and it hosts French-language comedy and live shows.
The venue is intimate, so the audience sits close to the stage. For a visitor, this makes it an easy way to spend an evening watching French-speaking performers and seeing how the city's theatre scene works away from the big stages.
Getting there
The theatre is at 9 Rue Sainte-Ursule. It is about a five-minute walk from the Montpellier tourist office and sits just behind L'Agora de Montpellier Danse, so it is easy to combine with other stops in the centre. The area is surrounded by restaurants, which makes it simple to eat before or after a show.
Public transport is also convenient. Tram lines 1 and 4 serve the Louis Blanc stop nearby.
What to expect
Because the performances are in French, the evening suits visitors who understand the language or who enjoy the physical and visual side of comedy. The theatre's own website and its phone line are the best sources for the current programme and for booking, since listings change from one period to the next.
A visit here is a good choice for a relaxed night out in the old town, with a show, a meal nearby and a walk through the centre afterwards.