Samuel Bambi - Machine !

Samuel Bambi brings Machine to Palais de la Mutualité

At Palais de la Mutualité in Lyon, we are thrilled to welcome Samuel Bambi and his new show, Machine, to our stage. As a venue dedicated to live performance, we pay close attention to the way an artist inhabits a room, and Samuel Bambi is a performer whose humor and timing are built for the crisp acoustics and intimate sightlines of our auditorium. His trajectory from an online sensation to a commanding solo voice in stand-up has been marked by smart, agile storytelling, physical expressiveness, and a knack for turning the everyday into something gleefully offbeat. Many fans discovered him through the duo Younes & Bambi and then followed his solo rise across popular comedy platforms and recent programs such as Jamel Comedy Club, Montreux Comedy, and Clique. That blend of digital-native spontaneity and stage-tested craftsmanship is exactly what Machine showcases: a performer in full control of rhythm, tone, and audience energy. From our perspective backstage and front-of-house, we’ve prepared the room to highlight that precision—focused lighting, a warm, immediate sound mix, and a seating plan that amplifies the collective laughter wave Machine is designed to spark. In Lyon, audiences are curious, quick to follow a story’s twist, and generous with reactions; Samuel Bambi’s style connects with that spirit, building tension through tight punchlines and releasing it with reactions that feel tailor-made for the local crowd while remaining universal in subject and heart.

Machine at Palais de la Mutualité: timing, themes, and a comedian in the moment

Machine is an evening where comic muscle meets crafted narrative, and at Palais de la Mutualité we can feel, even in rehearsal, how its pacing blooms in our hall. Samuel Bambi pivots between personal anecdotes and sharp social observations, often inviting the room into the joke with a raised eyebrow or a well-placed pause. Without spoiling the set, expect a throughline that explores how we become creatures of habit—and where absurdity starts when routine goes into overdrive. For fans who’ve enjoyed his recent media presence and sketches circulating online, it’s rewarding to see how those quick-hit ideas evolve into longer arcs here, and how his recent appearances on Jamel Comedy Club, Montreux Comedy, and Clique inform a style that’s both lean and expansive. From our vantage point as hosts, we appreciate how Machine uses minimal props and precise staging to keep focus on storytelling; the lighting design tracks emotional temperature shifts, while the sound reinforcement keeps every beat—whispered aside, sudden switch of character, or emphatic closer—clean and immediate. In the weeks leading to this date, his artistic news has been vibrant: new dates opening up across the country, fresh clips teasing moments from Machine, and buzz from club sets where he has continued to refine transitions and add callbacks that heighten the show’s cohesion. What excites us most is how he tailors crowd work to the room itself; our aisles, balcony, and broad stage apron give him room to play, turning spontaneous exchanges into set pieces that feel purpose-built for Lyon. Whether you’re arriving as a long-time follower from the Younes & Bambi era or stepping into his world for the first time, Machine at Palais de la Mutualité reveals a comedian who knows precisely where to push, when to let the silence build, and how to land a finale that makes the whole hall feel complicit in the laugh.