The Greatest UK-Based French Comedian Comes To Shelley Theatre

Debonair French raconteur, Marcel Lucont, brings his comic performance to Shelley Theatre on November 16th.

Shelley Theatre
Nov 4 · 2 min read

His visit to Bournemouth continues another successful year for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick Of The Fringe, the monthly showcase that brings in acts from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the seaside.

We caught up with Marcel to find out a bit more about his show, Marcel Lucont’s Whine List.

Marcel explains, “I’m going to delve into people’s misdemeanours and woeful life experiences.”

The evening is split into three sections: the worst day at work; the worst amorous encounter and the worst overseas experience. Marcel describes it as “like a kind of group therapy.”

Marcel has been performing for ten years to audiences around the world and was a winner of the Spirit Of The Fringe in 2014. Marcel quipped, “I am certain the longevity of Pick Of The Fringe has primarily been down to me. It has been a real honour for Mervyn to have me on, as such an esteemed performer undoubtedly boosting sales over the years.”

Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for a decade, Marcel has got know Mervyn very well, so when the call came to visit Shelley Theatre, it was the long running relationship and rapport that became easy to agree.

Mervyn is well respected by everyone who takes part at the Pick Of The Fringe and known for venturing out and finding interesting acts to share with his Edinburgh audience. Marcel says, “It takes boldness and audacity to wear a suit that pink. This highlights a brave disregard for fashion and the eyesight of the members of the audience.”

With Marcel’s visit to the seaside and a weekend in Bournemouth, what is he looking forward to? “Naturally, I’m looking forward to visiting a venue steeped in history, while also maintaining a curiosity for just how deep-fried the seafood will actually be.”

The audience are promised an evening they will never forget, in Marcel’s own inimitable style, “All I can promise is that people will encounter genius for 90 minutes and spend time with a cultural icon. They will get to bathe in European culture, before everyone waves goodbye to it.”


Marcel Lucont’s Whine List is on Saturday 16th November, click here to book or call the box office team on 01202 413600

Watch Marcel perform below

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