To mark the 50th anniversary of Point Virgule, one of Paris's most emblematic humor venues, Élie Semoun will present a one-off performance of his show Cactus on May 24, 2025 at 8pm. This eighth opus would mark a new stage in the comedian's career, incorporating more stand-up, while remaining true to his signature absurdist and provocative characters.
With Cactus, Élie Semoun offers a gallery of new characters, each more disturbing and funny than the last. The cast would include Jean Abdul, who would be his own opening act; a father discovering an EHPAD through the eyes of his son; Xavier, a man with a motor disability confronted with his mother's view of his partner; and a father disoriented by his child's gender transition. The show would tackle sensitive subjects such as sexual harassment, gender identities and religion, always on the edge between emotion, provocation and cruel tenderness. The comedian's vision of a fragmented society would be both acerbic and lucid, with laughter defusing the violence of reality.
This show will appeal to audiences familiar withÉlie Semoun's gritty, satirical universe, as well as those who appreciate dark humor, committed stand-up or portraits that are both touching and abrasive. Those who prefer more consensual or narrative humor may be thrown by the frontal tone and sometimes deliberately uncomfortable themes.
With Cactus, Élie Semoun offers a chiselled and acid show, faithful to his style while renewing his form. By inviting himself to the Point Virgule for an anniversary, he would be renewing ties with a key Parisian humor venue, in a show that would combine memory, commitment and wry laughter.
This article is based on information available to date; the show has not been viewed.
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Dates and Opening Time
On May 24, 2025
Location
Le Point Virgule
7 rue Ste Croix de la Bretonnerie
75004 Paris 4
Prices
€28
