Anthony Kavanagh « Jet Lag »

On February 4, 2027, Anthony Kavanagh arrives at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse with Jet Lag. A comedian and actor from Québec, he returns to the stage in a stand-up format, mixing improv, music, impressions and a strong sense of rhythm. True to his habit of hooking the audience from the very first joke, he addresses the kinds of dislocations that run through us: cultures that intersect, language that takes unexpected turns, relationships that become tangled, a modern society that disrupts, and the need to find one’s place when moving between different worlds.

His trademark is the back-and-forth between confession and punchline, a direct take on everyday life and an energy that quickly creates rapport with the audience. From Montréal to Paris, Kavanagh has sharpened a writing style that is accessible and blunt, nourished by observation and improvisation. Jet Lag condenses this stage experience: a human-scale journey in which he plays with time, cultures and contrasts, blending stand-up, acting and unadorned stage groove. Here there are no unnecessary detours: rhythm, stories, and his very particular way of turning reality into a playground.