Anthony Bechtatou - Faites Du Bruit

Anthony Bechtatou at Le Boui-Boui

At Le Boui-Boui, we love nights where the stage crackles with proximity, spontaneity, and the kind of laughter that bounces from wall to wall. That is precisely why we are thrilled to host Anthony Bechtatou with his new live creation, Faites du bruit. In our intimate room—purpose‑built for stand‑up and the thrill of the unscripted—Anthony’s quick reflexes and high‑definition storytelling feel close, immediate, and personal. We have followed his momentum closely: a sharp turn of phrase here, a crowd‑work detour there, and a growing appetite for material that stitches everyday noise—literal and figurative—into bold, rhythmic punchlines. From our vantage point, he brings the restless energy of a rising voice in French comedy: curious, generous, and agile. Faites du bruit is more than a title; it’s an invitation to lean in, answer back, and enjoy a performer who thrives on contact. We’ve tuned our lights and sound to serve this exact rapport, the kind where a whisper sets up a roar, and every seat feels like the front row.

Faites du bruit: sharp new material, electric crowd‑work

As a venue that champions living, breathing comedy, we see how Anthony’s latest set takes shape in real time, and Faites du bruit shows him at his most fearless. He pivots from crisp observational beats to playful provocations, drawing the audience into his orbit with a conductor’s ear for timing. Recent bits he has been sharpening—like J’ai dit bonjour, Notification Panic, Le Dernier Métro, and Voisinage 2.0—map the choreography of modern life: politeness rituals gone awry, phones buzzing at the worst possible second, late‑night commutes that become miniature epics, and the delicate diplomacy of apartment living. In our room, these sketches land with added texture: the chuckle of recognition, the gasp before the turn, and the release that only a close‑up crowd can give. He weaves in call‑and‑response, check‑ins with the front row, and quick portraits of people he has just met; each exchange becomes a springboard for fresh laughs. When Anthony leans into the title—Faites du bruit—the room answers, and the improvisations ripple into fully formed sequences that feel both newly minted and meticulously crafted.

Anthony’s artistic present is equally dynamic between shows. He has been refining concise, high‑impact pieces—Micro Ouvert, Le Colocataire Fantôme, and Mode Avion among them—that showcase his taste for tight premises and vivid, physical payoffs. We feel that sensibility the moment he steps on our stage at Le Boui-Boui: the jump‑cut clarity of a short sketch paired with the breadth of a full narrative hour. For us as programmers, that balance is gold—an artist who can riff with the front row, then click into a polished routine without losing the pulse of the room. Our team has shaped the evening to keep that momentum unbroken: warm, responsive lighting, a sound mix that lets his whispers and crescendos breathe, and a seating plan that keeps everyone close to the spark. If you’ve been following his recent bits—Service Après Rire, C’est toujours le Wi‑Fi, or the mischief‑tinged Parenthèse Interdite—you’ll recognize the precision, but at Le Boui-Boui you also feel the risk and reward of live discovery. That’s where Anthony Bechtatou excels, and where Faites du bruit becomes exactly what it promises: a shared, joyful surge of volume and wit.