French-language humor will take center stage on Monday April 21, 2025 at the Apollo Théâtre in Paris with the final of the Tremplin Jeunes Talents Rir' A Lisbonne 2, an event supported by Les Créateurs d'Émotions Films and Les Solutions Jeunes de La Banque Postale. The project, conceived as a launching pad for the new generation of comedians, would be part of the Rir' A Lisbonne Festival, which was launched in 2024. After a selection process conducted with Casting.fr, eight finalists would be chosen to present their sketches in public, in the hope of landing a rare opportunity: opening for the festival's main show in Lisbon.
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The evening will be hosted by Tareek, a comedian who has been with the festival since its inception, and who will play the role of Master of Ceremonies. On stage, the eight finalists will each present an extract from their comic universe, under the watchful eye of a jury made up of professionals from the entertainment and cultural scene. At the end of the evening, a winner will be chosen and given a place of choice in the Lisbon program.
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The event would benefit from the support of several partners involved in the French-language comedy and cultural scene. The jury would include representatives from L'École du One Man Show, Digitrips, La Fnac, Cap Magellan, Billet Réduc and others. This diversity of cultural players would provide a cross-section of viewpoints on the performances, in a spirit of benevolence and professionalism.
The springboard final is aimed primarily at fans of stand-up, emerging comedy and festive indoor evenings. But it could also be of interest to the curious in search of new faces on the comedy scene. Audiences will be the first to discover artists at the start of their career, in an atmosphere that combines raw energy, freshness and surprises. Those looking for a "tried-and-tested" comedy show or a confirmed headliner might not find the same coherence or outcome as on a classic tour, but the evening's appeal would lie in its spontaneity and potential for discovery.
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The Tremplin Jeunes Talents Rir' A Lisbonne 2 could be a decisive opportunity for young up-and-coming comedians. Between visibility, a professional network and a Parisian stage, the evening of April 21, 2025 at the Apollo Théâtre would be a key event for spotting the future voices of French-speaking laughter.
This article is based on information available to date and is not the result of in-person coverage of the event.
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Dates and Opening Time
On April 21, 2025
Location
Apollo Comedy
18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple
75011 Paris 11
Access
République metro station
Prices
€15
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