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At Le Boui-Boui: a close-up encounter with Jim revient

We at Le Boui-Boui are thrilled to welcome Jim revient to our intimate Lyon stage this December, a perfect match between sharp stand-up and a room designed for direct, unfiltered connection. Our audience knows this space: low ceiling, crisp sound, and a front row that feels close enough to catch every eyebrow raise, every micro-beat of timing. That proximity is precisely where Jim thrives. He is a keen observer with a conversational cadence that draws you in, turning everyday frictions into punchlines that arrive with a wry smile and a stiletto twist. In Jim revient, he leans into the feeling of return—returning to the stage, to the rituals of the city, to the small absurdities we all share—crafting a set that balances quick-fire callbacks with thoughtful, slow-burn reveals. Expect the kind of crowd work our room is built for: bright, respectful, and hilariously attentive to the details that make each night uniquely Lyonnais.

What excites us most, right now, is the momentum. Jim revient isn’t just a title; it’s a statement of intent, the marker of a new chapter that he’s shaping in real time before enthusiastic, sold-out crowds. The set is loaded with fresh slices of life, and he structures them as bite-sized sketches that click together into a fully formed hour: Le voisin du dessus, where a familiar drip becomes a symphony of urban patience; Le TER du lundi matin, a tribute to regional commutes and the heroism of coffee; Le premier rendez-vous, a delight in awkward silences and tactical compliments; and La réunion qui n’en finit pas, where corporate theater gets a mischievous rewrite. The rhythms shift—tight, confessional storytelling alternates with rapid-fire tags—yet everything is anchored by the presence that keeps our room leaning forward. We’ve watched audiences catch the echoes between bits, savor the callbacks, and leave chatting about which moment will live rent-free in their heads all week. That’s the beauty of seeing it at Le Boui-Boui: every nuance lands.

Why this date matters in Lyon

As a Lyon stage that champions living, evolving comedy, we can feel how Jim revient energizes our calendar. December at Le Boui-Boui always carries a special buzz, but this one hums with anticipation: a show built for tight quarters, quick mind-melds, and the instant chemistry that comedians chase. Jim’s latest material plays with our city’s rhythms—its cafés and bus stops, its late trams and early alarms—and he distills it into scenes that echo long after the lights fade. Recent crowd-favorite moments have included La doudoune en juin, a love letter to weather denial; Le SMS qui change tout, a jittery meditation on dots that keep blinking; Le cours de sport du dimanche, where heroic intentions meet sore Monday quads; and La messagerie vocale de maman, a masterclass in affection, spoilers, and accidental intimidation. If you’ve been meaning to catch him, this is the place to do it: our team fine-tunes the room for clarity, keeps sightlines clean, and lets the material breathe. Arrive a touch early, settle into the front rows, and watch Jim revient do what it was built to do—spark big laughs from small details, right here at Le Boui-Boui in the heart of Lyon.