Philippe Lelouche on stage at Salle Poirel

A tender, self-mocking one-man show

The premise is simple: a man alone on stage, a chair, memories, and plenty of self-mockery. Philippe Lelouche unwinds the thread of an ordinary life, his childhood joys, his first romantic stirrings and his acknowledged neuroses, with the tenderness of someone who laughs at himself first. Far from nervy stand-up, the tone is warm, almost confidential, punctuated by bursts of laughter and gentler moments. You recognise yourself in a thousand details, and that is the show's real strength: speaking of oneself to speak of everyone. A comforting evening to share with friends or as a couple.

Philippe Lelouche, from journalism to the stage

Before the stage, Philippe Lelouche led another life: trained in journalism, he hosted a comedy radio show, then worked as a television journalist, before establishing himself as an author and actor of contemporary comedies. This unusual path feeds his writing: a sense of storytelling, the art of the punchline, a sharp eye for the failings of his era. After years of success in the theatre, he takes the step of the one-man show to tell his own story, face uncovered. A transition that gives this show a personal flavour, like an open-hearted conversation with the audience.

Salle Poirel, a jewel in central Nancy

Salle Poirel is one of Nancy's emblematic venues, prized for its acoustics and its elegant setting. On rue Victor Poirel, a stone's throw from place Stanislas and the centre, it hosts concerts, shows and comedy dates all year round. Its human-scale capacity creates an ideal closeness for a one-man show: you almost feel you are in the artist's living room. From our apartments, the venue is a few minutes' walk away, making the evening out especially simple, with no car or transport to plan.

An evening of comedy in Nancy

Scheduled in November, this show is a fine excuse to extend a Nancy weekend into the evening. Before the performance, treat yourself to dinner in a city-centre brasserie or a stroll under the lights of place Stanislas; afterwards, still smiling, the walk back to the apartment is gentle. Philippe Lelouche's tender humour speaks to all ages and suits an outing as a couple or with friends alike. For the date, exact time and prices, refer to the official box office before booking.

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