Yvain Dans Pas Courageux - Le Boui-boui, Lyon

At Le Boui-Boui: an intimate plunge into Pas courageux

At Le Boui-Boui, we love when a performer turns our stage into a confidant, and that is exactly what happens with Yvain dans Pas courageux. In our intimate room, the laughs are close-range and contagious, the kind that ripple from the front row to the back in a heartbeat. From the first beat, Yvain leans into the title with joyful honesty, unpacking the tiny panics and oversized hesitations that shape everyday life: the unread message that grows fangs, the doctor’s appointment that becomes an expedition, the DIY project that turns into a Greek tragedy. The writing is crisp, the rhythms agile, and the delivery both precise and warmly human. You’ll watch him dance between self-deprecation and razor-sharp observations, then dip into sudden, playful detours that feel tailor-made for our low ceiling and close lights. The result is a night of stand-up that rewards attention: running gags blossom, callbacks pop, and the room itself becomes a partner in his mischief. It’s classic Le Boui-Boui energy—immediate, nimble, and deliciously alive.

What to expect when Pas courageux takes over our stage

Pas courageux is built for a room like ours: compact, focused, and brimming with personality. Yvain’s performance plays on contrast—small fears rendered with epic intensity, then undercut by a winning grin that dares the next confession. He lines up the dominoes of everyday cowardice and tips them with a flourish, switching between quick-fire punchlines, miniature character portraits, and the sort of spontaneous audience exchanges that make each date unique. The set moves fast without rushing, anchored by recurring motifs that he threads through the hour to create a satisfying arc. Expect a chorus of “that’s me!” moments when he dissects social pressure, the tyranny of group chats, overthinking in the métro, and the thrill of saying “no” with a velvet glove. Because this is Le Boui-Boui, he also plants local winks and reacts in the moment: a cough, a latecomer, a knowing glance become springboards for improvisation. You’re not just watching a show—you’re participating in the fragile, funny chemistry that only happens a few centimeters from the mic.

Yvain right now: momentum, influences, and a show that speaks to the moment

We’ve watched Yvain sharpen this material in late-night spots and work-in-progress sessions, and the current momentum is undeniable. His new clips online have primed audiences for the full experience—tight, situational bits that carry the same clarity and bounce he brings to our stage. Fans who binge contemporary stand-up formats will feel at home: the pace and sensibility echo the kinetic spirit you find on Le Paname Comedy Club, the polished bite of gala highlights from Montreux Comedy, and even the conversational intimacy popularized on podcasts like Un Bon Moment. Without leaning on gimmicks, Yvain keeps things visually minimal and emotionally precise, inviting you to map your own anxieties onto his. One minute he’s anatomizing a phone call like a crime scene; the next, he’s staging an inner monologue about bravery that turns into a tug-of-war between brain and backbone. As a venue, we’re excited because Pas courageux captures where stand-up in Lyon is right now—sharp, warm, self-aware—and because Yvain’s timing, crowd rapport, and appetite for the tightrope make every performance feel like a premiere. Whether you arrive with friends or fly solo, the show builds a shared conspiracy of laughter—exactly what Le Boui-Boui exists to host.