The Local France

Think the French aren't funny? These five comedians may change your mind

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:57:33 +0200

Think the French aren't funny? Blogger Sacha Aulagnier takes a look at the country's thriving comedy scene in an attempt to bust that myth.

WTF France: What's with the French and dubbing films?

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:00:28 +0200

Paris-based British comedian Paul Taylor has a new TV show about life in France and the idiosyncrasies of the locals. This week, he tackled their obsession with dubbing films.

The Parisian habits you'll pick up 'in an hour'

Tue, 17 May 2016 17:42:41 +0200

The Local spoke to Olivier Giraud, the star of the hugely successful theatre show "How to be Parisian in one hour", to find out how to act like a local in the City of Light.

Is it true 'the French just can't laugh at themselves'?

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:07:02 +0200

So what's the difference between French and English humour? With the help of some British and French comedians, Oliver Gee takes a closer look.

Outcry as France's much loved puppets face axe

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:05:55 +0200

They have lampooned the political elite for decades, at home and abroad, but now the merciless puppets hosting France's favourite comedy show Les Guignols are threatened with redundancy, sparking an outcry on Thursday.

Comedian Izzard wows Paris crowd - in French

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:42:00 +0100

An ‘emotional’ Eddie Izzard brought down the house at Paris’ Olympia Hall on Wednesday, making history as the first non-native speaker to complete a tour of France in French. His home truths about the French had the crowd in raptures.

Eddie Izzard on talking 'weird bollocks' in French

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:16:00 +0100

Comedian Eddie Izzard has brought his unique brand of ‘weird bollocks’ to France this month for five gigs in French. On Wednesday night he'll take to the stage at l'Olympia in Paris. In an interview with The Local, the hyperactive Europhile shares his world vision, his plan to become Mayor of London, and his thoughts on David Cameron.

French blockbuster star snubs Sarkozy

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:27:25 +0100

French actor Omar Sy, co-star in the French blockbuster "Intouchables", has declined to meet President Nicolas Sarkozy for lunch. Officially, Sy was shooting a film on poor Parisian suburbs.