Montreux Comedy Festival 2017 - Best Of

Philippe Geubels: Bedankt Voor Alles

June 2017 •Dutch

Henry van Loon: Sleutelmoment

December 2016 •Dutch

It can go fast. One moment you are tinkering with a moped in your over-complete shed, the other moment you become chief of an Indian tribe. But not before you, as a proud householder with extremely cozy children, have shown how hospitality is meant. In the meantime you play the lead in a musical. It could just be. At least, in the absurd universe of comedian, actor and vlogger Henry van Loon. And in his performance Sleutelmoment it could all happen at the same time.

Adam Carolla: Not Taco Bell Material

June 2018 •English

Not Taco Bell Material is Adam Carolla’s first ever stand up special based on his New York Times best-selling autobiography. The performance showcases Adam’s incredible improvisational comedy skills featuring tales from his youth, told through stand-up comedy and photos. It’s hilarious, poignant, and even inspiring.

Jesper Rönndahl live

January 2023 •Swedish

The Boys & Girl from County Clare

September 2003 •English

In Ireland in the mid 1960s, two feuding brothers and their respective Ceilidh bands compete at a music festival.

Still Crazy

October 1998 •English

In the seventies Strange Fruit were it. They lived the rock lifestyle to the max, groupies, drugs, internal tension and an ex front man dead from an overdose. Even their demise was glamorous; when lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. 20 years on and these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance.

Redouanne Harjane - A La Cigale

November 2017 •French

Flying Saucer Rock 'N' Roll

March 2006 •English

Flying Saucer Rock N Roll is the debut feature film from the father-son duo Eric and Joe Callero. The year is 1957 as a group of rockabilly and beatnik teens are visited by weed smoking Martian zombies who have come to take their earth women. Filmed with respect for classic horror films and full of laughs as the viewer is taken on an adventure like no other.

Reginald D Hunter Live: In the Midst of Crackers

November 2013 •English

Filmed Live at The Lowry, the spectacular waterfront theatre in Salford Quays, Reginald D. Hunter In the Midst of Crackers showcases his unique, unpredictable and bound-pushing stand-up, making it clear that he has firmly cemented himself as one of the UK comedy industry's best. As frank, honest and cutting-edge as ever, Reginald D. Hunter tackles subjects only the bravest of comedians will touch, so prepare yourself for a feast of shockingly controversial, yet searingly honest and brilliantly intelligent stand-up.

Larry The Cable Guy: Remain Seated

June 2020 •English

Larry the Cable Guy is back to Git R Done. Remain Seated, his latest solo special, will show you why this Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, and Billboard award winner is at the top of his game. Coming to you straight from the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, IL to your seat at home!

Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas

November 2021 •English

In his hometown of Houston, Mo Amer takes on pandemic panic, disappointing Bradley Cooper, hummus appropriation and the subtle art of cursing in Arabic.

Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo)

December 2021 •English

Nicole takes the stage at the Gramercy Theatre for a HOT new set, discussing everything from how she basically is a vegan (she's just doing her part), what she's looking for in a man, and just how crazy this past year-and-a-half has been.

German Humor

June 2020 •German

Shahak Shapiras first stand-up comedy special, recorded live in Berlin.

Tammy Pescatelli's Way After School Special

March 2020 •English

Tammy went back to her hometown and performed at her high school. It's easy to make strangers who found you in success laugh, but how about people who knew you before puberty? In an 80s flashback, this former captain of the cheerleaders became the most likely to make you laugh!

The Box

September 1998 •Thai

Jued, a nightclub comedian, has a wife that's a bitch. Everyone he knows takes advantage of him and pushes him around. One day he finds and keeps a mysterious magical box. After that his life and relationships with everyone changes.

Hairspray

July 2007 •English

Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.

Samuel J. Comroe: Normal Behavior

April 2017 •English

Samuel J. Comroe, a Los Angeles native and New York City transplant, is a stand-up comedian who performs at over 100 clubs and colleges annually. He made his TV debut on TBS' Conan and has appeared on BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood with Kevin Hart. He is the winner of Ricky Gervais' Comedy Competition, The San Francisco Comedy Competition, and has over 20,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. His comedy is made up of the trials and tribulations of living with Tourette Syndrome since being diagnosed at age six and observational material based on his life experiences. His debut special, Normal Behavior, was filmed live in association with Cool Beans Comedy at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California.

Bogus

September 1996 •English

Recently orphaned, a young boy is taken in by his godmother who is shocked to realize that she can see the boy's imaginary friend: a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus.

HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Janeane Garofalo

July 1995 •English

Actress/comedian Janeane Garofalo performs in her HBO solo stand-up comedy debut.

Nadia Roz : Ça fait du bien

August 2019 •French