He promised to let go. To say what he has on his heart. And obviously, many of them want to listen to it. More than 2,000 tickets priced at 10 euros have already been sold for Jean-Marie Bigard's online show on June 20.
The comedian, will perform on the stage of the Apollo, in Paris (XIth), for a show broadcast live to spectators behind their computer screen. "The other live streaming shows attract an average of 400 people," reports Philippe Delmas, director of this theater in the Republic district, who implemented this ingenious system a few weeks ago.
A success which is explained by the recent comic news, in the spotlight since the phone call from Emmanuel Macron and his declaration that he could be a candidate in the next presidential election in 2022.
During the confinement, the actor, known for his jokes with a gritty and downright vulgar humor, multiplied the ranting videos. The one requesting the reopening of bars, in particular, recorded several million views. And earned him the presidential call.
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"I bring my mouth back, I shit on the president and the president calls me to say to me: You are right . I think it's great ! "Then told the comedian to Sud Radio, before declaring himself" interested ", on BFMTV, by a candidacy in 2022.
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During the last municipal elections, the troublemaker had already presented himself in second position on the list of the showman Marcel Campion in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Result: 0.48% of the vote.
Twenty fans can chat with the humorist
His performance on June 20 should reserve a few surprises. "Jean-Marie Bigard will play a 45-minute show and then talk about the news," simply says Philippe Delmas, who has already seen parades in his theater for these live streaming shows, singer Antoine Elie and humorists Naïm, Paul Séré, or Oth and Kal.
How it works ? The client goes to the theater's website, in the "streaming" tab. He buys his "ticket" and then receives a link on his email which allows him to connect. Twenty fans, the first to request it, can chat with the artist behind their screen.