Jean Lassalle takes to the stage with his first show Jean dans la salle

After a political career marked by his outspokenness, his attachment to the territories and his singular personality, Jean Lassalle is making an unexpected entry into the world of live entertainment. From October 9 to 30, 2025, he will be presenting his very first one-man-show, entitled Jean dans la salle - Mes anecdotes d'une vie, at Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel in Paris. Conceived with director Magda Hadnagy and producer Philippe Barreau (Cityprod), the show will combine personal memories, humor and emotion in a simple, authentic stage form.

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Over the course of more than an hour, Jean Lassalle will share with the audience a series of real-life anecdotes, both funny and touching, recounting the highlights of his personal and political life. The show promises to be a heartfelt account, nourished by encounters, intimate emotions and reflections on the human condition. From the mountains of the Béarn region to the French National Assembly, Jean dans la salle offers a unique insight into his extraordinary career.

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The show would be aimed at a wide audience, from the curious to Jean Lassalle devotees, as well as fans of life stories and stand-up comedy. The advertised tone - authentic, funny, deeply human - and the simplicity of the staging would allow for direct proximity with the audience, in a convivial atmosphere. Fans of classical theater or dramatic fiction, however, may not find the traditional codes of the stage here.

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The creation was conceived with director Magda Hadnagy, known for her work in opera and major musical productions. The show would be performed by Jean Lassalle alone on stage, with no artifice or complex sets, for a direct immersion in his memories.

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With Jean dans la salle, Jean Lassalle offers an atypical show, halfway between personal narrative, stand-up comedy and public confidence. A singular moment to discover at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel, for a direct dive into the journey of a politician turned storyteller.

This article is based on the official press release. The show has not been viewed by the editors.

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