Best of the best sketches by Michel Courtemanche.
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ternal return. Is it a necessary evil? He already gave his "press reviews" in recent seasons. A great success, he returns, a committed humorist, clear, at the margins. A ridiculous clown or missionary, an actor first and foremost, Alévêque dissects news in a timely fashion, and everything the press says.
"This is my 10th Show. It has to be celebrated !!! For the occasion I decided to give the floor to women !!! This is my first one-womanshow. Me as a woman .... I guarantee that men are going to take it up in the face… me first !!! " J-M Bigard
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.
The world's largest comedy festival, Just for Laughs Montreal, returns with a French gala bringing together the biggest stars of French-language comedy: Gad Elmaleh, Jamel Debbouze, Jarry, Waly Dia, Elena Nagapetyan, Rachid Badouri, Laurie Peret, Nordine Ganso, Sarah Lélé, and Anas Hassouna. Hosted by Quebec's new stand-up star, Mehdi Bousaidan. Recorded on July 16, 2025, at Salle Maisonneuve at Place des Arts, during the Just for Laughs Montreal Festival and the 2025 Gala de la Francophonie in Montreal, Quebec (Canada).
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.
A comedy about depression, alcoholism, suicide and the other funniest parts of life. Gethard holds nothing back as he dives into his experiences with mental illness and psychiatry, finding hope in the strangest places. An adaption of his one-man off-Broadway show of the same name.
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.
Comedian Florence Foresti supersizes her act in an arena show packed with sketches, celebrity impressions, epic dance routines and special guests.
Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs and plenty of love.
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more.
Ali G, Aiii, is a 100 minute compilation of the highlights of Da Ali G Show, plus 30 minutes of unseen and uncensored material that was too hardcore for TV.
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.
Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.
In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.
Ricky Gervais tackles life, death and the state of the world in a brutally honest special that spares no topic, even his own mortality.
With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.
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.
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.
Ricky Gervais dishes out controversial takes on political correctness and oversensitivity in a taboo-busting comedy special about the end of humanity.
At the Comédie-Française, there is one golden rule: the play is never canceled. Unfortunately for Nina, everything else is—just three hours before the premiere of her first staging. An actor is stuck on a train, tensions explode, equipment breaks down, egos clash, and panic sets in. With no way out and time slipping away, Nina must hold the show together at all costs. Will she make it until the curtain rises?
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 entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
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
Chris Rock takes the stage for his first comedy special in 10 years, filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.
Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that you can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture and consent.
