Simon Gouache unveiled his fourth solo show last January, in front of a packed and clearly won over audience. Faithful to his precise and intelligent style, the comedian delivered a mastered performance, once again confirming his place among the essential figures of Quebec stand-up.
With For the moment, Simon Gouache continues an approach begun more than twenty years ago: that of a passionate, rigorous comedian who is deeply connected to his audience. What was originally supposed to be, “for the moment,” a passing adventure, has transformed over time into a remarkable journey, carried by sharp writing and a sense of observation that is still as impactful as ever. This new show is the most recent outcome… and one of the most accomplished.
Already praised by the public from its first performances, Pour l’instant crossed the milestone of more than 50,000 tickets sold, establishing itself as a rhythmic and highly effective show. Simon Gouache fully deploys what makes his signature: impeccable delivery, a lucid look at the world and a rare ability to transform everyday life into something to laugh about. The enthusiasm is palpable!
DATES IN 20267-August 8 | Trois-Rivières, Théâtre du CégepAugust 15 | Saint-Eustache, Le Zénith Promutuel Assurance – On sale coming August 22 | Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Théâtre Le PatrioteAugust 27, 28 and 29 | Magog, Vieux Clocher de MagogSeptember 22 | Amos, Théâtre des Eskers – On sale coming September 23 | Val-d’Or, Théâtre Télébec – On sale coming September 24 | Rouyn-Noranda, Théâtre du Cuivre – On sale coming September 25 | La Sarre, Salle Desjardins – Upcoming sale October 2 | Sainte-Thérèse, Lionel-Groul TheaterxOctober 7 | Quebec, Salle Albert-RousseauOctober 8 | Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, Méchatigan RoomOctober 9 | Saint-Georges, Alphonse-Desjardins HallOctober 16 | Shawinigan, Salle Philippe-Filion – On sale to comeOctober 28 | Amqui, Salle Jean-Cossette – On sale to comeOctober 29 | Gaspé, Center for Creation Diffusion of Gaspé – On sale to comeOctober 30 | New Richmond, Desjardins Regional Performance Hall – On sale coming soonNovember 2 | Saint-Jérôme, Théâtre Gilles-VigneaultNovember 13 | Longueuil, Pratt & Whitney Canada – On sale coming November 20 | Rivière-du-Loup, Berger Cultural Center – On sale coming November 21 | Rimouski, Salle Desjardins – Upcoming sale November 25 | Saguenay (Arr. Chicoutimi), Theater CNovember 26 | Alma, Salle Michel-CôtéNovember 27 | Dolbeau-Mistassini, Salle Desjardins Maria-Chapdelaine – Upcoming sale December 5 | Drummondville, Maison des arts DesjardinsDecember 11 | Laval, Salle André-MathieuDecember 16 | Saint-Hyacinthe, Desjardins Room
FOR NOWTexts: Simon Gouache, Pascal Mailloux, Marie-Christine LachanceTechnical direction and sound: Patrick TousignantFirst part: Jessica ChartrandPhotographer: DrowsterGraphic design: Mike PellandLighting design: Lisandre CoulombeMusic: Antoine LachanceProduction: Groupe PhaneufManagement: Hainault, management and representation house