John Sulo - Vivre !

John Sulo brings Vivre to THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON

At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, we are delighted to welcome John Sulo with Vivre, a show crafted for audiences who love sharp observation, generous laughter, and the exhilarating feeling of a room breathing in unison. Our stage is intimate by design, the kind of setting where a comedian’s timing, a raised eyebrow, or a shared silence lands with precision; it’s the perfect home for a storyteller like John Sulo, whose humor thrives on proximity and connection. From the first moment he steps into the light, he invites you to lean in—into everyday contradictions, into the sprint of modern life, into the tenderness that hides behind our routines. Vivre is a title that feels like a manifesto, and in our theater it becomes an experience: the sound is warm, the sightlines are clear, and the pace of the evening lets the jokes breathe before the next wave of laughter rolls in. Whether you’ve followed his rise online or you’re encountering him for the first time in a room of neighbors and friends, you’ll find that this show speaks directly to the way we live here and now, in Lyon, with humor that is as local as it is universal.

Momentum, material, and the pleasure of seeing it live

John Sulo’s current momentum is palpable, with fresh dates and a growing audience discovering his voice through short-form bits and longer sets that circulate widely. Fans of contemporary stand-up who keep an eye on platforms such as Paname Comedy Club and Montreux Comedy will instantly recognize the crisp, modern cadence of his writing and the cinematic way he frames a scene. In recent months he has honed a new wave of material that captures life’s micro-dramas with precise detail—sketches whose titles say it all: Le réveil du lundi, Le voisin du dessus, Le métro à l’heure de pointe, Le rendez-vous médical, and Les applications de livraison. Vivre weaves this tapestry into a single evening that moves from quick-fire observational riffs to stories that unfold, twist, and loop back with impeccable callbacks. At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, our team works hand in hand with the artist to shape the evening’s rhythm: lights that track the mood, a mix that keeps every syllable audible, and a room layout that lets the laughter ripple from front row to back. There is an unmistakable joy in hearing a bit land collectively, a reminder that comedy is not only written and performed—it is shared.

What sets Vivre apart, and why we are proud to host it at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, is the balance it strikes between the immediacy of stand-up and the resonance of lived experience. John Sulo dives into the everyday—administrative labyrinths, family logistics, the quiet etiquette of apartment living, the way technology stitches and frays our routines—and he does it with an empathy that disarms. You’ll hear the snap of a one-liner and, seconds later, feel the echo of a truthful observation. The show’s architecture is playful: themes introduced early return unexpectedly, characters cross paths, and the title Vivre gathers meaning as the evening progresses. Our audience here appreciates comedy that feels close to life, that invites recognition without cynicism, and John Sulo delivers exactly that. For those who have discovered him through quick clips on their feeds, seeing this material bloom on stage is a revelation; for those who still prefer the magic of a live room, Vivre is an ideal gateway into the new wave of francophone stand-up. We look forward to welcoming you to THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON for a night where laughter isn’t just a reaction—it’s a way of living together, if only for a brilliant hour or two.