Has the phenomenon of comedy clubs in Poitiers run out of steam? Remember. Some time ago, these little shows were popping up all over town. With the common cause of humor, during evenings where half a dozen comedians perform short sketches.
At the time, there was La Caverne in the late A casa restaurant, the Rictus au Zinc and L’Envers du bocal, Le Brief at the Bubble Bar and even the smiling Picto au Chauve. Of these, some have stopped while others struggle to find regularity. Only the Republic Corner juggernaut persists thanks to a professional scene.
Artists from all over France
To take up the torch of amateur comedy clubs, six Pictavian comedians have joined forces to create their own association. It allows us to offer evenings every other Thursday at the La Locomotive bar and every Friday at the Le Caribou bar.
The genesis of the project comes from an observation. “We had a lot of trouble finding stages locally. So we created our own space”observes Nathan Steinbach. With Meddy, Thibaud, Lisa and Simon, they decided to put Poitiers back on the map of comedy clubs.
Each evening attracts actors from elsewhere. In mid-November, a Rochelaise, a Manceau, an Angoumoisin and even a Marseillais completed the line-up. “We strive to allow two comedians from Poitiers per evening”added Meddy Aggar.
Free and in the hat
The objective of being a stand-up reference in Poitiers, but also on a larger scale, does not obscure the desire to delight the local audience. “This is our primary goalabonde Nathan Steinbach. Here, people need to have a good evening and want to come back. » The challenge seems successful with several dozen people at each event.
Entrance is free and artists are paid out of pocket. The businesses that host these comedy clubs are also part of the loop. At Caribou, discounts are offered depending on the amount given in the hat. And if it exceeds €50, it’s champagne!
