Anthony Kavanagh

Anthony Kavanagh arrives in the creative phase with a preview of his new show, to be seen on 22 May 2026 at the Destino in Mâcon. A Quebecois comedian and a major figure in francophone stand-up, he has crafted shows where humor intersects with improv, music and a few dance steps. On stage he moves from the personal to the collective, plays on cultural contrasts, talks about relationships and our contemporary foibles, with a strong taste for the present moment and for interacting with the audience. This date is an opportunity to see him test and hone his next ideas: brand-new stories, characters still in rehearsal, reworked rhythms, and one-night-only surprises.

Brought to prominence in the 1990s, he is known for works such as Anthonykavanagh.com and Showman. His experience as a presenter, actor and voice actor informs his sense of embodiment and comic timing. Here, it’s a return to essentials: microphone in hand, physical performance, improvisation and immediate rapport to shape the material live with the audience. A stage in the creative process to be experienced up close, before the final version.