Up-and-coming talents find precious stage space in this traditional café-théâtre devoted to one-man shows and cheap 'n' tasty nosh.

This small Marais theatre has become the ultimate launch pad for up-and-coming comedians, with daily shows, a café-théâtre school and an annual comedy festival in September.

At its two sites, the 'City Theatre' turns out the most consistently innovative programming in Paris. Instead of running a standard rep company, the house imports music, dance...