Anthony Kavanagh

Anthony Kavanagh will present a new work-in-progress show on May 27, 2026 at La Compagnie du Café-Théâtre, Nantes. A comedian, singer and actor from Quebec, he has been honing since the 1990s a stage-oriented stand-up rooted in improvisation, brief sung passages and impressions. First noticed in France with shows such as Anthonykavanagh.com and Showman, he likes to tell stories from a human-scale perspective, blending tempo, physicality and a knack for punchlines.

In this preview, he tests fresh ideas, adapts the material in direct contact with the audience and looks for angles that shake up his routines. The themes stick to him: cultural gaps between Quebec and France, relationships, a connected society, and the search for meaning. He moves effortlessly from one-liners to longer narratives, keeping a straightforward, curious view of everyday life. You find his way of playing with silences, catching a facial expression, then launching into an improv. It’s a stage in the creative process where you can see the show take shape in real time, with the energy and spontaneity that define his style.