Movie-goers have a choice of around three hundred films showing in Paris in any one week, covering every place and period. Moreover, new works, with the exception of British movies, arrive here long before they reach London and New York.

The city also has a vibrant theatre scene and several superstar directors have chosen to base themselves here, including Peter Brook and Ariane Mnouchkine, known for their highly visual and explosive productions. In addition, there are numerous venues given over to the exciting developments in dance and multi-genre stage performances, some of it incorporating mime.