Roman Frayssinet - Ô Delà - Lyon

Roman Frayssinet brings O Dela to our Lyon stage

We are delighted to welcome Roman Frayssinet and his new show O Dela to our stage in Lyon, where audiences come to experience comedy that resonates long after the applause. From the moment the lights dim, the room becomes a canvas for Roman’s unique blend of surreal observations, razor-sharp wordplay, and playful philosophizing about the everyday. Our technical team has crafted an intimate yet energetic environment to amplify his trademark rhythm—those sudden pivots from soft-spoken curiosity to explosive absurdity. The set is designed to keep sightlines clean and the sound finely tuned, so his quick turns of phrase, pauses, and callbacks land with clarity across the hall. Lyon’s discerning comedy fans know Roman for the way he invites a crowd into his imagination, and O Dela heightens that invitation with new material that explores life’s contradictions—how we laugh at confusion, how sincerity can be subversive, and how tenderness can coexist with chaos. Expect a night of surprise, a sense of shared discovery, and the generous spontaneity that has made Roman one of the most talked-about voices in contemporary francophone stand-up.

The artist’s current momentum and what to expect in Lyon

Roman Frayssinet arrives in Lyon in a moment of remarkable artistic momentum. His recent appearances on Clique have showcased his evolving tone—more daring in structure, richer in imagery, and still playful in its philosophical mischief. Audiences who discovered him through his widely praised special Alors will recognize the elegant balance between storytelling and punchline, but O Dela ventures further into the surreal territory that has long defined his stage persona. His segments at the Montreux Comedy Festival reaffirmed his ability to connect with diverse audiences, threading intimacy through large rooms with nothing more than a turn of phrase and a conspiratorial smile. In O Dela, Roman pushes that intimacy even further, building longer narrative arcs that reward attention and reward laughter twice—first on instinct, then on reflection. Our Lyon crowd can expect fresh premises, bold transitions, and crowd interplay that never feels routine. As a venue, we’ve calibrated the evening to let Roman’s timing breathe: a warm wash of light to catch his expressions; crisp, close sound to preserve the fragile silences he uses for effect; and an atmosphere that encourages the room to lean in together. Whether you’ve followed him since Alors or discovered him through his clips from Clique, this is the place to see the latest version of an artist continually reinventing how stand-up can feel—personal without being confessional, imaginative without losing contact with the room, and undeniably live.

Hosting O Dela in Lyon lets us embrace what we love most about contemporary stand-up: the sense that a show is made anew by the people in the seats. Roman’s writing is meticulously crafted, but he thrives on the electricity of the present moment—riffing off a glance in the front row, an unexpected laugh from the balcony, the collective mood of a weeknight or a weekend crowd. Our team has shaped the evening with that improvisational spirit in mind, ensuring quick transitions, a welcoming entry experience, and a room that feels close-knit no matter where you’re seated. You’ll notice how the pacing invites waves of laughter and then a breath, a chance to take in the imagery before the next twist arrives. We hear from audiences across Lyon that this blend of precision and freedom is exactly what draws them to Roman’s work, and O Dela is his most immersive iteration yet. If you’re seeking a comedy night that engages head and heart—one that sets big ideas against everyday details, and finds joy in the friction—this is the performance you’ll want to experience live, in the city where audiences love to listen closely and laugh loudly.