Nash lands on the Nice scene with her show “Bonchour”, this Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m. At the Lino Ventura Theater, she promises an hour of laughter, during which she tells her love stories and makes light of her everyday worries. The performer of Sandrine opens up about her artistic journey.

Originally from La Courneuve, Nash is a French comedian whose fame is intensifying day by day. At 36 years old, this actress is a former accountant and sales representative, until her remarkable entry into a Parisian comedy club in 2018. Subsequently, Nash joined the Jamel Comedy Club troupe and participated in several major events, notably the Montreux Comedy Festival in 2022.

In parallel, the stand-up comedian gained popularity on social media by embodying completely offbeat characters. She managed to unite the connected audience of social networks and the traditional theater public.

Nash returns to Nice to present her show “Bonchour” at the Lino Ventura Theater. With a sunny personality, a dynamic tone and a total lack of filter, the comedian is determined to win the hearts of the people of Nice. In this interactive show, the audience will find juicy anecdotes and everyday subjects, with memorable characters.

In this interview, Nash reveals her relationship with the stage and the genesis of her very first show “Bonchour”.

How were your first steps on stage?

Nash: “From the very first moments at the Comedy Club, I wasn’t shy but I had a certain apprehension. For me, this wasn’t going to become my profession. We were there to laugh. Of course, sometimes the audience didn’t laugh but I always kept that amusement in mind.

What are the encounters that marked you?

I had the chance to open for Gad Elmaleh, Fabrice Eboué and Jamel Debbouze in particular. It gave me confidence and a lot of strength because I was really by their side, I saw them work and it was encouraging.

What memory from your early days do you keep in mind that still makes you smile today?

There are so many but I think it could be my first show date at Point Virgule (Editor’s note: a Parisian theater), because it’s a venue that I love very much. I’m a big fan of Élie Kakou and he performed his show there.

How do your sketches come to life?

At any moment! (laughs) My mother will say something I’ll find funny or I’ll fall off my scooter, I’ll talk about it in my show. I’ll go into a Sephora, the saleswoman will say hello to me with a particular tone, I’ll make a sketch out of it.

I like to say that when we are comedians, we’re not just comedians on stage. We are also comedians in life. No matter what happens to us, we’re going to make a joke out of it. When I fell off my scooter, I was super embarrassed. That same evening, I talked about it on stage and it allowed me to make light of the situation.

How do you work on your ability to improvise with the audience’s reactions?

I learned as I went along. It’s through practice that I gained confidence. I also think it’s in my nature. I adapt a lot depending on the cities. I generally try to take a tour of the city during the day to soak it in and observe.

How do you experience people’s looks?

People’s looks don’t bother me, because it’s the heart of our profession. At first, it was strange because these aren’t jokes I tell around a family table. I tell jokes to strangers and humor is super-subjective. The difficulty of the profession is getting everyone to agree on the same joke.

How was “Bonchour” born?

I worked a lot from age 17 to 28, I did a huge number of odd jobs that had nothing to do with each other. The most recent one was accountant and sales representative. I met colleagues, including Sandrine. She used to say “bonchour” (Editor’s note: with the accent). I was inspired and I started making videos on Instagram. It took off, so I launched the show.

The title came naturally. When people recognize me on the street or send me a message, they often start with a “bonchour”.

The subjects presented themselves to me. In this show, I talk about my life. I wanted people to discover who I am. I talk about my journey and what led me to do stand-up.

What are the limits you set for yourself on stage regarding the topics you address?

I don’t necessarily set limits for myself, but for example, I don’t talk about politics on stage. I prefer not to address certain subjects rather than address them in the wrong way. My show is an hour in a bubble of laughter in which we think about something else and we put aside the news. »