Shame Of Thrones - La Fin D"un Règne

Shame of Thrones – La fin d'un règne at Espace Gerson

At Espace Gerson in Lyon, we love when a show turns our intimate stage into a playground for big imagination, and Shame of Thrones – La fin d'un règne does exactly that. From the first entrance, our audience is drawn into a gleeful parody realm where epic destiny meets sharp, contemporary humor, delivered with the kind of precision that only thrives a few meters from the first row. Our room’s cozy sightlines and close-knit ambiance magnify each aside, each wink, each perfectly timed reversal, letting punchlines ripple through the crowd like a well-aimed plot twist. Expect a fast-moving mix of character pieces, nimble physical comedy, and sly pop-culture arrows that take aim at the myths of power, prophecy, and fandom itself. In Lyon’s historic heart, we champion artists who build a direct connection with the audience; here, the performer’s energy bounces right back from our brick walls, turning every callback and running gag into a shared secret.

Artistic momentum and fresh material

Hosting this date at Espace Gerson, we’re delighted to welcome an artist in full creative flight, unveiling fresh material that keeps the show bubbling with surprises. The current set brims with sketches that have been sharpened in front of live crowds, including “The Small Council in Therapy,” where royal advisers unpack catastrophes like modern managers; “Dragons on Strike,” a cheeky labor standoff with smoke and scorch; “The Red Banquet Revisited,” a playful autopsy of spectacle and spoiler culture; “Trial by Fire Drill,” a safety briefing for a kingdom that never read the manual; and “Crown of Emails,” a jab at bureaucracy worthy of any capital city. Between these standout pieces, rapid-fire transitions and musical stings keep momentum tight, while the performer’s improvisational side—especially in exchanges with the front rows—adds a unique rhythm every night. Our stage is designed for that elastic pacing: quick changes, subtle lighting, and crisp sound cues conspire to set up punchlines with cinematic timing, even as the tone remains joyfully low-tech and mischievous.

For us at Espace Gerson, the pleasure of welcoming Shame of Thrones – La fin d'un règne is watching how the show’s parody DNA unlocks the best of live comedy: a shared language of references, an appetite for playful irreverence, and the thrill of seeing the absurd taken to logical extremes. The performance thrives on the closeness of our room—facial expressions land like jokes, throwaway ad-libs become micro-sketches, and the audience’s laughter steers the ship. High-stakes epics turn into everyday office politics, battles into board meetings, and heroism into human foibles, all filtered through a performer who knows how to make a Lyon crowd feel like co-conspirators. Whether you come for the lore, the satire, or simply the delight of a great night out, this is a show that feels tailor-made for our venue’s lively spirit. And because Espace Gerson has long championed bold, crafted comedy, we relish giving this production the close-up it deserves—one sparkling punchline at a time.