Saturday 5 December, 20:00

Nathalie Boitel

Nathalie Boitel blends candid warmth and sharp observation in a stand-up set about everyday life. She embodies familiar roles — friend, mother, colleague — and flips them with explosive honesty and physical energy. Her humour probes workplace routines, relationships and family dynamics with natural timing and infectious momentum. Rooted in personal storytelling, the performance is lively, intimate and often surprising, showcasing a seasoned comic who performs regularly on French radio and television.

In French.

Rue Jean-François-Bartholoni 6,
Switzerland
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Photo Credit: DR

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