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Simon Callow's one-man show about Charles Dickens.
More than 80% of Parisians were born in the provincial cities of France! Maxime Gasteuil is one of them and tells us about his new life as a 30-year-old in the capital: from Parisian girls to the Métro, from Starbucks to the organic markets, city bloggers and nightclubs. On his way through Paris, he does not forget the "real France" he loves so much made up of values and human relationships.
Freshly dumped - it's been eight years - Tristan Lopin tells of his disappointments in love. For him, breaking up is the best way to make a new start, but it's not easy to dream between a totally depressed girlfriend and a racist and homophobic aunt. Tristan continues to cultivate his difference and secretly dreams of Prince Charming.
From the stage of the Olympia, Roman Frayssinet presents his show *Alors*, a blend of surreal humor, the absurd, and stand-up comedy, performed with passion and authenticity. Through his imaginative flights of fancy, the comedian reveals the fruits of his many reflections. Love, intelligence, boredom, beauty, the cycles of life and nature, imagination, and time are the topics he has chosen to explore with those who join him in this experience.
Yacine Belhousse returns to the stage with his show at L'Européen, combining humor, sensitivity, and boundless energy. Known for his unique style, Yacine takes us on a funny and touching journey through the absurdities of everyday life and the big questions of modern life. Whether you're a fan of his videos, his film roles, or his previous shows, this creation is a must-see for all lovers of intelligent and lively humor. Recorded on December 22, 2024, at the Théâtre de L'Européen in Paris's 17th arrondissement.
Actor Robert Vaughn takes on writer Dore Schary's acclaimed one-man play, "Sunrise at Campobello," bringing to life one of America's most beloved and influential presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Focusing primarily on the political figure's battle with polio, this made-for-TV movie reveals the humanity and grace of the man who led the country through some of its toughest times, including the Great Depression and World War II.
Following "Dépendance affective" (Emotional Dependency), Tristan Lopin is back with a second show, intended to be both more intimate and personal, but also—and above all—more socially engaged. Proof of this: in "Irréprochable" (Impeccable), Tristan, influenced by "the people who live in my head," ventures to talk about feminism, the climate, and other subjects as divisive as they are "important," such as Loana's career, or even people who wear Birkenstocks. The 35-year-old comedian also tackles serious subjects in this one-man show.
Recorded at the Casino de Paris from January 7 to 9, 2022. A great night out is the perfect time for Kyan Khojandi to recount the best night of his life in the form of a multi-layered story in which he and Navo brilliantly employ their signature running gags and rapid-fire delivery, taking the audience on a truly intimate journey filled with playful nods to pop culture. This show offers 90 minutes of humor, a fireworks display of clever ideas, and a brilliant finale that pays a final tribute to “Bref,” the comedy sketch series in which Kyan Khojandi takes center stage.
Blanche offers us her new stand-up, creation 2018. She spares no one. Not even her own guts, which she still delivers to us smoking on the altar of self-derision.
When a captain of industry trades his pinstripe suit for overalls and retreats to a hundred acre farm, the residents of Persephone Township raise their eyebrows. Weekend farmers are a common enough sight, but this man seems to think he can make a living with a broken down racehorse and a single furrow plough. Letter From Wingfield Farm is the story of one man's attempt to embrace a less complicated world. In a series of letters to the editor of the Larkspur weekly newspaper, Walt Wingfield tells of the people and events of his first year as a man of the soil.
Comedian Florence Foresti supersizes her act in an arena show packed with sketches, celebrity impressions, epic dance routines and special guests.
Returning for a second Netflix comedy special, Jim Jefferies unleashes his famously ferocious black humor to a packed house in Nashville, Tennessee.
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs and plenty of love.
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word
Fresh off the heels of appearing in movies like Superhero Movie and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, fast-talking comedian Kevin Hart stars in this live stand-up performance where he makes fun of everything and everybody - especially himself.
Richard Pryor delivers monologues on race, sex, family and his favorite target—himself, live at the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach, California.
Taking the stage in Washington, D.C., funnyman Bill Burr brings his stinging brand of humor to the spotlight, uncorking a profanity-laced, incisive routine that pokes fun at plastic surgery, reality TV, gold diggers and more.
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
For his final film, Jacques Tati takes his camera to the circus, where the director himself serves as master of ceremonies. Though it features many spectacles, including clowns, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, and more, Parade also focuses on the spectators, making this stripped-down work a testament to the communion between audience and entertainment.
Chris Rock delivers an electric stand-up set on non-racist yoga pants, spoiling his kids, the Kardashians and his thoughts on the Will Smith fiasco.
Chris Rock takes the stage for his first comedy special in 10 years, filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.
From Dave: Normally I wouldn't show you something so unrefined, I hope you understand.
With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.
In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.
Recorded live at London's Bloomsbury theatre, the posh-suited gagster unleashes his rapid-fire wit upon his audience, with jokes that are just too rude for TV.
Smart, crude, and in-your-face, Australian comic/actor/equal-opportunity-offender Jim Jefferies is not for the faint of heart. Whether he is lampooning gun control, auditioning disabled actors, or over-sharing sexual experiences, the FXX "Legit" star proves nothing is out of bounds and even less, off limits. Filmed during the Boston run of his recent stand up tour.
