Montreux Comedy Festival 2018 - Manu Payet Pour La Planète (2018)

Jo Koy: Comin’ In Hot

Comedian Jo Koy takes center stage in Hawaii and shares his honest take on island life, ethnicity, fatherhood and more.

Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour

A Todd Barry show consists of two things: amazing jokes and amazing crowd work. In September 2013, he went on a tour without the amazing jokes and did entire shows of riffing and bantering with the audience. Filmed in seven west coast cities, “Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour” was directed by Lance Bangs and produced by Louis CK.

Igor Guimarães: Benigno in Paradise

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Marry Me, Dude

Yassine asks his best friend Fred to marry him in order to avoid deportation...

Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'?

Incisive comic Jen Kirkman gets real about women's bodies, the value of alone time and an Italian private tour guide who may have been a ghost.

Casting

For her first television film, director Vera wants the perfect cast. But the first day of shooting is fast approaching and the numerous casting sessions have yet to find a suitable actress to play the leading role. Although the producer and crew are getting ever more exasperated with Vera, Gerwin is happy about the extra work, as he earns his money as an audition reader, delivering the lines of dialogue to the starry candidates at the various castings. When the male lead suddenly has to back out, Gerwin thinks that this might just be his chance.

Huge Davies - The Carpark

Huge Davies presents his first comedy special "The Carpark". Combining his confident on stage presence, dark humour, surreal material and his one-of-a-kind customised keyboard, Huge has quickly risen to become one of the the most unique and hilarious acts in comedy. Join him as he prepares to present his musical about a carpark; well, if he ever gets round to it. With musings on Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes, Daft Punk & Gregorian chanting, be prepared for a musical adventure that teeters on the edge of the void. "The Carpark" was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and the No.1 comedy show in Timeout. Following a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, it was given three extended runs at the Soho Theatre due to excessive demand.

Chris Porter: Ugly and Angry

In this stand-up special filmed in Kansas City, comedian Chris Porter, an ex-finalist on "Last Comic Standing," delivers his takes on drugs, growing old, women's fashion and his love for Taco Bell.

Wrong No. 2

A rich heiress who falls in love with a man who is not as financially stable as herself. When former love interests make an appearance, the new lovers face challenges.

Jenny McCarthy's Dirty Sexy Funny

With the help of a hilarious, all-female slate of stand-up comedians, Jenny McCarthy takes an outrageous look at life as a contemporary woman: from single motherhood to casual sex. Shot at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, this one-hour special includes sets from Justine Marino, Tammy Pescatelli, Lynne Koplitz, Paula Bel and Tiffany Haddish, as well as a series of sketch vignettes from McCarthy herself.

Kanan Gill: Is This It?

"Is This It?" is Kanan Gill's latest comedy special that explores the complexities of adulting with humor and wit. In this uproarious performance, Kanan delves into the challenges of relationships, growing up, and finding one's purpose in life. With his signature observational style, he dissects everyday situations and presents them in a hilariously relatable manner, leaving audiences in stitches. Kanan's sharp comedic timing and storytelling skills shine through as he navigates through the highs and lows of adulthood, offering a fresh perspective on the universal struggles of finding meaning and fulfillment.

Milo Edwards: Voicemail

Milo Edwards hasn’t received a voicemail in some time. He’d like to talk about that, and quite a lot else. Nominated for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2023, as well as having critically-acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Voicemail is a stand-up show which examines life, death, politics and the answering machine.

And Now for Something Completely Different

A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV series.

Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand

Summer 2003 and Bob Monkhouse entertains a room full of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass. It proved to be his final gig. The night became the stuff of legend among comedians, but was never transmitted until now.

Chad Daniels: Empty Nester

Comedian Chad Daniels sounds off on dad-shaming, dating someone with allergies and the upside of an empty nest in this edgy stand-up special.

Hannah Berner: We Ride at Dawn

This special aims to make the audience laugh hysterically and forget their troubles.

Emmanuel Sonubi: Emancipated

Born in North London, Sonubi discusses his time as a doorman in some of the scariest clubs in London, his career in musical theatre and life as a parent to two young children.

Greg Proops: Live at Musso & Frank

Greg Proops takes you to a time when people drank gin for lunch and Robert Mitchum's house was the medical marijuana dispensary. Live at Musso and Frank is the first ever comedy special recorded at Hollywood's most historic and legendary bar and grill.

Na stojáka v kině

Members of the comedy group Na Stojáka take the stage and the mic by storm for a special night of stand-up comedy.

Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes

Dawn French's acclaimed one-woman show—on the story of her life.

Jim Gaffigan: Dark Pale

Dark Pale marks Jim’s 10th comedy special, an unprecedented feat for the comedian, who continues to deliver fresh-yet-edgy material, ranging from funerals and family to balloon rides.

Katinka Polderman: Polderman Draagt een Steentje Bij

In this comedy show the Dutch comedian Katinka Polderman explains (in songs and stories) how her motherhood influenced her view of the relationship between humans and animals.

Setup, Punch

Showing that there is always a reason to laugh, stand-up comic Reuben Stein does the most daring set of his life. The consequences will change his life forever and allow him to discover the true nature of performance.

Tom Segura: Completely Normal

An original stand-up comedy special written and performed by comedian Tom Segura.

Park Na-rae: Glamour Warning

Korea's beloved comedian and favorite big sister figure talks sex, relationships and celebrity life. And she's sassier and dirtier than ever before.

Kevin Hart: Reality Check

Things are about to get real in this unforgettable night of comedy. Comedian Kevin Hart is as funny as ever as he processes his growing family, fame, mentions on Black Twitter, and more. Hart returns for his first stand-up special in three years with a bang, performing from Resort World in Las Vegas while cracking up a live sold-out crowd through candid conversation. Pure honesty inspires genuine humor in this tell-all comedy special.

Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners

Taped live at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, this hour-long special features the comedic stylings of multi-hyphenate legend Marlon Wayans and five up-and-coming stand-ups. Serving as emcee, Wayans shines the spotlight on actor D.C. Ervin, social media star Tony Baker, niece and stand-up comic Chaunté Wayans, writer Sydney Castillo, and noted “closer” Esau McGraw.

Jim Gaffigan: Obsessed

Jim Gaffigan bursts back on the scene with this eagerly anticipated fourth comedy special. Dubbed the "King of Clean Comedy" by The Wall Street Journal, Jim's obsession with all things food comes to fruition on Obsessed as he tackles a cornucopia of new food topics from fruit to seafood to donuts. Get ready for 70 minutes of non-stop laughs at Jim's twisted-yet-enlightened observations on the seemingly mundane topics that have made him a fixture in the comedy world for audiences of all ages.

Tony V: Wait Till You Hear This

Life is hysterical when Tony V is the narrator. What would you find if you packed your adult son's shaving kit by mistake? Tony V was set for life.

The Congregation

Over the top personalities and mayhem ensue in this quirky comedy about on-going sex scandals at Rain's church. There's a new pastor in place, but it's pretty clear from the get go that not everyone is quite ready to move on from the trauma and the drama of the past.

Murilo Couto: Leso

Everyone would like to understand how someone like MURILO COUTO became a comedian. In the comedy special it will become clear that a fool can be someone in life.

Best of Stand-up 2020

Unnecessary milk substitutes. Bad passwords. Burlap underpants. 2020 may have sucked, but thankfully the jokes didn't.

Michael Mittermeier - Wild

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Clunkers

When an injury crushes Ritchie's dreams of playing Major League baseball, he is forced to join a dubious team of used car salesmen. With a drunk receptionist and a not-so-handy mechanic, you'll get more than you bargained for.

In Da Cut

In Da Cut is a comically inspiring story of a young aspiring film maker, fresh out of school, who feels ready to take on the world - by chasing the illusion of beautiful women, big cash and quick recognition in the film circuit. On the path of fulfilling his life long dreams he comes to the shocking revelation that nothing in Hollywood is personal; it's just show business!

Michael Van Peel: Van Peel Overleeft 2016

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Wally Got Wasted

Three friends accidentally kill a scum bag, then have to pretend he is still alive to cover up their crime.

Rob Schneider: Woke Up in America

Rob Schneider has come off his sold-out comedy tour where he maneuvers his audience through the culture wars and the struggle to keep sane in a world where words no longer mean what they used to mean.

Ian Harvie: May the Best Cock Win

Ian Harvie is not quite the kind of man you might think. He's redefining what it means to be a dude through a fresh perspective on sex/sexuality with some seriously funny and new kinds of dick jokes. Proving that laughter cuts across all identities and ultimately unites us all. Oh and, Ian is the world's first trans man comedian with a stand up comedy special.

Bert Kreischer: The Machine

Storyteller Bert Kreischer expounds on a series of incredible and hilarious tales - from an unforgettable run-in with a grizzly bear to his legendary travels in Russia.

Aries Spears: Comedy Blueprint

Armed with his ferociously aggressive style of comedy MADTV alum, Aries Spears, takes the stage in Philadelphia for "Comedy Blueprint". No one, not black, not white, not gay, not straight is safe from his jokes and impressions.

Tom Papa: Human Mule

Tom Papa has become a Human Mule and he’s not afraid to admit it. In this follow up to his 2013 special, Tom is at his fast paced comedic best while relating the everyman struggles of family life, falling behind to the super rich and his hilarious cure for angry young men.

Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry

Hawaiian-shirt enthusiast Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias finds the laughs in racist gift baskets, Prius-driving cops and all-female taco trucks.

Brendan Schaub: You'd Be Surprised

A modern-day renaissance man, Schaub is a failed footballer, failed MMA fighter and currently a failing podcast host. Now, he adds another achievement to his resume. He takes to the stage to tell his tales in his first-ever stand-up comedy special.

Saverio Raimondo: Il Satiro Parlante

Italian comic and satirist Saverio Raimondo regales a Milan crowd with tales of online antics, awkward injuries and white-knuckle flights.

Nick Swardson: Seriously, Who Farted?

Nick started stand up at the age of 18. In his first year of stand up he was chosen to perform at the U.S. Comedy Arts festival. In 2000, he hit a milestone in his career when he taped his Comedy Central half-hour special at the age of 22 (the youngest to do so). More recently, Nick wrote and starred in the Happy Madison-produced films Grandma's Boy and Benchwarmers.

Dane Baptiste: The Chocolate Chip

In his pointed and hilarious new special, The Chocolate Chip, UK’s Dane Baptiste lays it all out for us, dropping the truth on racism, rice cakes, rollercoasters, and the royal family.

Going Berserk

John Bourgignon, a drummer-chauffeur engaged to the daughter of a United States senator, encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters in the days leading up to his wedding.