He made a brief appearance for a showcase last December, and now he’s returning to the Nice stage for three days of performances that should not be missed at the Théâtre de l’Eau Vive.
The stage was where his future lay, and Vincent Piguet decided to write his present there for the delight of the Rhône-Alpes audience that he captivated from Lyon to Valence. Since then, he has brought his one-man show to Paris and Marseille, each time with successful outcomes.
It is at the Théâtre de l’Eau Vive where Coquinou will present his show from February 10 to 13, with a rhythm known only to him. From the beach of Palm Beach in Cannes to a dance class in a cultural center, Coquinou will take you on a journey through his daily life that will certainly remind you of something…
The website of Vincent Piguet
Nice Premium: So, is Coquinou back in Nice?
Vincent Piguet: Yes, because this city fell in love with my tremendous talent and more than pleasant appearance. So it made sense for me to come back and make it dream again.
NP: How did the first show go, and what are Coquinou’s plans on the Côte d’Azur?
VP: More seriously, the show on December 15 was a fantastic evening. The people of Nice showed up, some technical issues allowed me to improvise for an additional fifteen minutes, laughter was everywhere, and their standing ovation at the end truly warmed my heart. As the theater director immediately offered me the chance to return, I didn’t hesitate.
NP: So we can see you from February 10 to 12 at the Théâtre de l’Eau Vive?
VP: Exactly, from Thursday the 10th to Saturday the 12th at 9:00 PM, but this time at 10 Boulevard Carabacel, as this theater is more spacious, more pleasant, and especially better equipped. So, we can do the GRAND Coquinou!
NP: If you had to summarize your One Man Show in a few lines? And why the name Coquinou?
VP: My show starts like a classic comedy One Man Show, with sketches and Stand up until a trivial event sows a dreadful doubt in my mind and consequently in the audience. This kicks off a real intrigue-filled play where characters, songs, dances, and all kinds of twists interlink.
I use the term Coquinou because it aptly represents the comic role I portray on stage, a bit childish, more silly than nasty. In fact, he doesn’t realize how burdensome he is. And that’s what makes it funny.
NP: We saw you in a feature film with Jean-Marie Bigard, do you have any other big-screen projects?
VP: Indeed, I acted in “Le Missionnaire” produced by Luc Besson. It was a great experience. We had a lot of fun for 2 months with Jean-Marie. Unfortunately, the film didn’t have the success it deserved. Shame!
For now, I don’t have any Cinema projects… except going to the cinema on Sundays with my children.
I just auditioned for a TV film on TF1 and am waiting for a response from the show “On n’demande qu’à en rire” by Laurent Ruquier on France 2.
NP: Finally, what would you wish for Coquinou for this new year of humor?
VP: Always more frenzied audiences. This means more media exposure. So why not wish me good TV appearances!
And also a good trip to Africa because I’m leaving on March 18 to perform my show in Libreville, Gabon. (Though if I get kidnapped, that would give me media attention)
