Feminine and Romand
Feminine humor is also on the program for this edition. With Shenk, Laura Calu offers a daring, unfiltered show mixing humor and reflection on the inconsistencies of the time and her own contradictions. The rising star of humor Marine Leonardi dissects with cynicism and black humor all the annoyances of everyday life, of the couple and of motherhood in The Bad Seed.
As for the actress and comedian Nawell Madani, she returns more mature than ever with Nawell tout court. At a time when everything is moving too quickly, this jack-of-all-trades takes the time to share with frankness and wit the ups and downs of her daily life.
On the French side, Brigitte Rosset comes to present her brand new show Thanks for the fish knife, the conversations and the ham delicacies. The regular approaches the sensitive, moving and universal theme of transmission in her own way for a funny and tender show.
Another Geneva comedian also makes his return to the stage with a solo show with a provocative and unfiltered style. Alexandre Kominek reveals himself as a sensitive Bastard in a show which oscillates between the harshness of his words and an unexpected sensitivity.
French and Belgian neighbors
In another register, the comedian and columnist Aymeric Lompret presents Yolo, a one-manshow with black and sharp humor which intelligently addresses absurd subjects and reflections on society. While the charismatic Issa Doumbia returns to the stage to speak with humor and sincerity about the twists and turns of his life. Monsieur Doumbia is much more than a traditional stand-up, it is a real cinema show.
The comedian with 150 million views on Youtube, Vérino is also back on stage with his new show Rodéo. A creation that is part of his incisive and committed style, once again exploring the complexity of the tensions that inhabit society. As for Alex Vizorek & Friends, he’s tired of being alone so he invites friends. In Morges, it is the turn of Aymeric Lompret, Doully and Philippe Caverivière to share not only the poster, but also the recipe with him.
The festival is particularly enthusiastic to welcome for the first time to Morges the Mokiri comedian set, a true reference in the world of stand-up with Tristan Lucas at the helm. A funny sequence of jokes led by the cream of French comedians Mathieu Madenian, Blandine Lehout, Marion Mezadorian and the merciless local comedian Thomas Wiesel.
Thirteen cubed
On the CUBE stage, a large place is given to new talents in French-speaking humor. Starting with the famous tandem composed of Jessie Kobel and Christian Savary, locked in an irresistible behind closed doors A gray cell for 2. Followed by the Geneva stand-up artist, winner of the SSA Prize, Cinzia Cattaneo who asserts herself With people. Under the pseudonym of country rapper hides MC Roger, known for his musical parodies, who promises his audience a real moment of letting go.
Benjamin Décosterd finally arrives on the scene by advocating morality and unbridled capitalism. As for the innocent Bruno Peki, he comes to share his tenderness and his anecdotes. The Lausanne actress, Donatienne Amann, often on the airwaves of Couleur 3, stops in Morges in her underwear. And finally Forma, presents the story of Priscilla who discovers the world of music.
Alongside them, the French-speaking comedians will continue the presentations of their first shows. The public will spend a special moment in weightlessness with Belgian comedian Freddy Tougaux, live a unique experience with France’s first hypnotist Giorda, discover the stunning Amandine Lourdel or even laugh with the stand-up comedian of the moment Tom Baldetti.
Without forgetting the Open Stage competition in partnership with three international French-speaking festivals and Adrien Laplana, Swiss winner of the 2024 edition, and the Instant X evening, reserved exclusively for adults to raise the summer temperature.
At LA PAILLE, room for diversity and originality
Improvisation will be required on this new open-air stage, surrounded by bales of straw, with one show per evening. The kick-off is given by the undisputed king of improvisation, Blaise Bersinger. In line with the stand-up that reigns in today’s humor, this stage welcomes Nordine Ganso and his punchlines, the irreverent Chicandier, the Saturday night sniper Paul de Saint Sernin, passing through the nectar of Franjo’s jokes or the vaudoiseries of Sissi’s, but also the young mentalism prodigy Charlie Haid.
Alongside all these shows, the party continues on the Côté Jardin with a music scene which offers live concerts, food trucks, bars and craft stands every evening to have fun.
