Elie Semoun - Cactus - Tournée

Radiant-Bellevue welcomes Elie Semoun with Cactus

At Radiant-Bellevue, we take pride in hosting artists whose craft combines precision, charm, and the thrill of live performance, and that is exactly what awaits with Elie Semoun and his new show, Cactus. Our stage was designed for artists who thrive on intimacy as much as scale, and his quicksilver timing and razor-sharp turns of phrase flourish in a room like ours—close enough for the smallest facial expression to land, generous enough for laughter to ripple through the entire hall. The title Cactus perfectly suits an evening devoted to gentle pricks and sudden spikes: humor that protects itself with wit while revealing a tender heart underneath. From the comfort of our seating to the clarity of our acoustic design and the welcoming spaces of our foyer, Radiant-Bellevue offers a setting where the flow of a full-length stand-up evening can breathe—allowing Elie to build, twist, and pay off his observations with the exact pacing they deserve, all while the audience enjoys the distinctive ambiance of our Lyon-area venue.

Elie Semoun’s artistic momentum

Elie Semoun arrives at Radiant-Bellevue at a rich moment in his career. On screen, he continues to captivate audiences as the director and co-writer behind the family franchise that has become a box-office staple, with Ducobu passe au vert ! (2024) following the success of Ducobu Président ! (2022). On air, he remains a sought-after guest, bringing his mischievous intelligence to recent prime-time conversations on shows such as Quelle Époque ! and C à vous, where his blend of candor and impish irony translates effortlessly beyond the stage. Long-time fans know that the DNA of his comedy—sharply drawn portraits and the delicious awkwardness of everyday life—grew from the cult sketches of Les Petites Annonces, a legacy he continues to revisit and update in spirit. That same appetite for character work, language play, and sly emotional pivots fuels the engine of Cactus, a tournée that highlights his unique way of being both caustic and affectionate. In our theatre, those contrasting flavors—acid and sweet, barbed and benevolent—can be savored with precision, every pause and afterthought fully audible and visible from any seat.

Cactus is a showcase for the facets that have made Elie Semoun a singular voice in French comedy: the miniature tragedies of social embarrassment, the lifelike exaggerations of the people we love, and the way contemporary habits—from digital tics to shifting social codes—turn us all into moving targets. Expect newly minted portraits, remarks sharpened by the times, and that signature dance between fast-fire punchlines and reflective asides. The writing is lean yet elastic; stories coil back to earlier details; throwaway lines blossom into callbacks. In the room, you will feel how a simple eyebrow lift becomes a second punchline, how a breath can cue a wave of anticipation, and how a perfectly weighted silence can be funnier than any roar. Radiant-Bellevue’s technical team supports these micro-dynamics with warm lighting and crisp sound that preserve the intimacy of stand-up while honoring the amplitude of a grand night out. Whether you come as long-time admirers or first-time discoverers, Cactus tournée at Radiant-Bellevue promises an encounter with a comedian at full throttle—alive to the present, proud of his recent achievements, and delighted to test new barbs and blossoms before an audience ready to be pricked, surprised, and charmed.