Gérard Levoyer: A Prolific Voice in French Theatre and Radio

Gérard Levoyer, born October 7, 1946, in Trouville-sur-Mer, France, is a multifaceted artist known for his extensive work as a playwright, radio dramatist, actor, screenwriter and director. His plays are performed across numerous French-speaking countries.

Early Career and Radio Dramas

Levoyer began his career in 1983 with the play L’Ascenseur, read at Théâtre à Une Voix. He quickly became a prominent writer for French radio, collaborating with Pierre Billard on approximately thirty scripts for the program Les Nouveaux Maîtres du mystère on France Inter.

His contributions extended to Patrice Galbeau’s La Dramatique de minuit, also on France Inter, and later to France Bleu, where he created several series of dialogues, including collaborations with Claude Piéplu. He has also written for France Culture and Radio suisse romande, amassing over 130 radio dramas to date.

Theatre Work

Alongside his radio work, Levoyer has authored thirty-six plays. His official website provides information on his current projects, including a recent creation at the Théo Théâtre in Paris, running from February 5th to March 6th, 2026, and performances in Cannes on June 27th, and 28th.

Other Contributions

Gérard Levoyer is also credited as a writer for the 1988 film Vivement lundi, as well as Le Spécial Lagaf’ (1994) and Lagaf’ au Théâtre du Gymnase (1991), according to his IMDb profile.

Affiliations

Levoyer is associated with several organizations, including:

• Écrivains Associés du Théâtre SACD
• Librairie Théâtrale
• Les éditions L’Harmattan
• Les éditions Art et Comédie
• Les éditions MANDARINES
• Les éditions TERTIUM (éditions du Laquet)
• FNCTA