Set in 1960s America on the eve of the Vietnam deployment, Dogfight is a poignant musical that follows young Marine Eddie Birdlace and his encounter with Rose, an idealistic woman who upends a cruel prank. Through intimate staging and a lyrical score, the production contrasts social violence and unexpected tenderness as it examines coming of age, moral responsibility and the possibility of change. The piece balances raw emotion with moments of warmth.
La Clique is a creative residency presenting four emerging stand-up artists whose distinct voices and comic styles interact in a tightly staged showcase. The season brings ensemble work, solo turns and improvised exchanges, mixing sharp observation, absurdist sketches and personal storytelling. The atmosphere is intimate, unpredictable and collaborative, highlighting the dynamics between performers and audience while exploring contemporary humour in multiple registers.
In French.
Samuel Jensky presents a lively solo comedy show that captures the carefree energy and fresh perspective of a new generation. Through sharp storytelling, observational sketches and playful improvisation, the performer navigates absurd everyday situations and quick-witted reflections on identity and social quirks. The piece balances spontaneity and crafted material to keep the atmosphere light and unpredictable, inviting genuine laughter and thoughtful smiles.
In French.
Neal Maxwell, a member of the Clique du Caustic resident troupe, presents his first hour long solo in development. Under a misleading pyjama like appearance hides a high energy stand up performer whose jokes swing between sharply observed truths and delightfully absurd surprises. The set combines intimate, relatable observations with sudden madcap twists, delivering a strange and hilarious journey through his peculiar worldview.
In French.
Imen Lahmar turns personal history and keen observation into a sharp, playful stand-up performance about ‘francité’ and the wider world. A former media consultant, she mines career change, travels and intimate anecdotes for material, moving between self-deprecating confession and pointed cultural critique. Her delivery mixes rapid-fire jokes and sly sincerity, creating an engaging, conversational atmosphere that feels both candid and crafted.
In French.
Written and performed by Ghislain Blique, this intimate stand-up show balances dry reserve and striking honesty. Blique’s sharp observations and precise pacing build scenes that are both witty and tender, exploring everyday awkwardness and human vulnerability. The staging remains minimal to spotlight the text and the performer’s timing. Produced by La Jeune Fille à la Prod, the piece is theatrical and accessible, blending intelligence with warmth. Recommended for audiences 16 and over.
In French.
Jeremy Crausaz stages a comic yet tender portrait of family life, where laughter collides with reproach and joy sits beside quarrel. The piece moves between nostalgia, jealousy and small, fierce reconciliations; ruined desserts, heated conversations and offhand political arguments sketch a vivid domestic tableau. Intimate and sharply observed, the show examines how family ties persist despite awkwardness and unsaid affection.
In French.
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