Ils Exagèrent ! - Noémie Bousquainaud Et Thierry Marquet - Tournée

Ils Exagèrent at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON

At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, we relish welcoming artists who turn a live evening into a shared, lively conversation, and that is exactly why we are thrilled to host Ils Exagèrent by Noémie Bousquainaud and Thierry Marquet. From our intimate stage to the crisp sound design that carries every aside and punchline, our room is built for comedians who thrive on precision, rhythm, and an authentic connection with the audience. In this duo format, their chemistry is immediate: sharp, playful, and slightly mischievous, with the kind of back-and-forth that gives each line a second laugh on the rebound. Expect crowd work tailored to the room, topical riffs sharpened by the day’s headlines, and a string of observational bits that move quickly without ever feeling rushed. As a venue that prizes proximity between performers and spectators, we know how rare it is to host a show that can make a packed house feel like the front row; Ils Exagèrent promises exactly that, with storytelling that swivels from personal confessions to collective absurdities in a heartbeat.

Where the duo’s art is today

As curators of live comedy in Lyon, we’ve been following these two as they build momentum on stage and online, and the current moment suits them: Noémie Bousquainaud brings a finely tuned sense of timing and a playful, incisive persona, while Thierry Marquet delivers the razor-edged aside that pushes each premise further than expected. They write with the urgency of now—turning everyday micro-dramas into elastic, theatrical sketches—and they workshop material in a way that keeps it alive from night to night. That’s why their recent bits like “Réseaux sociaux,” “Applis de rencontre,” and “Télétravail” feel both topical and personal; they carry the texture of lived experience while leaving space for the spontaneous aside that only exists in a live room. Their duo offers contrast and complement: Noémie’s mischievous setups open lanes for Thierry’s deadpan detonations, and vice versa, creating multiple punch points per story. The result is a show that breathes—quick on its feet, merciless with clichés, and tender where you least expect it.

Hosting Ils Exagèrent at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON also means giving a home to their present-day artistic energy: a tour that prioritizes polish without losing the thrill of discovery. Our technical team has tuned the space for their dynamic: a nimble lighting plot that can snap from tight, intimate pools to broader, shared laughter; an acoustically warm room that carries whispers and roars with equal fidelity; and a stage close enough to invite complicity yet deep enough to frame their duo choreography. The current set balances razor-clean observations with playful role-play and nimble character switches—think of recurring pieces such as “La vie de quartier,” “Parents d’élèves,” and “Le foot du dimanche,” each used as a springboard for improvisation and audience callbacks. Beyond the stage, their artistic activity continues to buzz—developing new segments, refining transitions, and road-testing fresh premises that land differently in each city. Because our audience in Lyon loves comedy that feels handcrafted for the night, we’re especially excited about their knack for tailoring references to the neighborhood, the local mood, and the very people in the room. This is contemporary French stand-up at full tilt: conversational, punchy, and agile enough to evolve between the first laugh and the last applause.