Anthony Kavanagh

Anthony Kavanagh arrives in Lyon to workshop his new show on 19 September 2026 at Espace Gerson. A comedian, actor and singer from Quebec, he returns in work-in-progress mode, mic in hand, to test brand-new ideas and refine the text in contact with the audience. His playground remains Quebec-style stand-up: rhythmic, direct, where improvisation slips between gags, with impressions and a few musical winks. You’ll find his favourite themes: culture clashes, couple dynamics, everyday life and that habit of pointing out the small contradictions of our time without dwelling on them. Seen in France with Anthonykavanagh.com and Showman, he cultivates a storytelling instinct that moves from the absurd to the intimate, and he doesn’t hesitate to shake up his own material to find the best version of a sketch. Here, no heavy staging: a raw, lively format that leaves room for surprises and interaction. A preview session that sets the tone for the next show, bringing you close to the artist and his writing.