Laurent Febvay - En Attendent...

Laurent Febvay comes to THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON

At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, we are delighted to welcome Laurent Febvay and his new show En Attendent, an evening built for audiences who love fast-paced storytelling, razor-sharp observations, and the kind of crowd work that turns a performance into a shared moment. From the vantage point of our stage team, what excites us most is the momentum Laurent brings with him: a comedian forged by the rhythms of everyday life, whose online sketches have earned wide attention and whose touring calendar has steadily expanded across France. In recent months, his digital clips have been buzzing—fans have been sharing pieces like “Le Supporter de l’OM,” “Le Marseillais à Paris,” and “Les Vacances en Famille,” as well as his quick-hit character snapshots such as “Le Prof de Sport,” which showcase his flair for embodying voices, postures, and micro-expressions. Whether you discovered him through a viral reel, a radio snippet on Rire & Chansons, or word of mouth from a packed club night, the live dimension reveals a performer who thrives on proximity and response. Our room is made for that—close enough to catch every aside, generous enough to erupt together when a punchline lands, and nimble enough to let the artist steer the evening wherever the audience energy leads.

What makes En Attendent special on our stage

En Attendent is a portrait of the in-between: the delays, corridors, and waiting rooms where modern life actually happens—and where, in Laurent Febvay’s hands, comedy lives. From our side of the footlights, we’ve seen how this show layers deft character work with quick pivots into improvised riffs, often sparked by a look or a line from the front rows. The material moves from travel misadventures to family chaos, from the rituals of work and messaging apps to the odd dignity of procrastination, all heightened by the performer’s physicality and unmissable timing. For Lyon audiences, Laurent delights in playful local nods—whether it’s an aside about a metro connection, a tease about Croix-Rousse stairs, or a jab at how patient one must be to cross Presqu’île crowds on a Saturday. Fans of his recent online sketches will recognize how he reframes those snapshots for the long arc of a theater set; a quick gag from “Le Supporter de l’OM,” for instance, might blossom here into a fuller story about obsession, rivalry, and the small heroics of fandom. It’s a living, breathing show that adapts to the room, and our team loves watching it change as the audience does.

Staging Laurent Febvay at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON means crafting the kind of evening where every seat feels in on the joke. Our intimate sightlines let you see the smallest eyebrow raise; our acoustics keep the rapid-fire exchanges crisp; and our technical crew tunes lighting and sound to follow the pace of his characters as they tumble from one to the next. We prepare the room to favor spontaneity—smooth transitions, quick blackouts when the rhythm calls for it, and a warm pre-show atmosphere that invites laughter even before the first line. As the tour for En Attendent rolls on, we’re proud to host a stop that puts the focus on immediacy: an artist at full stride, a crowd ready to answer back, and a format designed for the unexpected. If you’ve been following Laurent’s latest drops—new bits in the vein of “Le Marseillais à Paris” or fresh riffs that have recently circulated on his channels—you’ll find the stage version bigger, freer, and more generous, with room for callbacks, detours, and those delicious moments when the audience’s story becomes part of the show.