Märt Avandi stand-up “45”

A 45-year-old man, a parent, an ex-spouse, an addict, a member of the Defence League, hopeless with money, technically clueless... When Märt put together his first stand-up show, “40”, at the age of 40 and toured Estonia successfully with its candid, personal material (and briefly abroad), he thought he might give it another go at 50. But here we are: Märt Avandi’s stand-up “45” is a reality. It’s surprising how much can happen in five years. Even if you think you’re experienced, have seen it all, and would like to think you’re a sensible person. You might have expected everything inside you and around you to get calmer and calmer. It doesn’t. Fortunately, the desire to look at your life with humour hasn’t gone anywhere. Nor has the desire to analyse your vices, worries and mistakes with complete honesty. Because if anything is worth laughing at, it’s yourself.

On stage: Märt Avandi
Written by: Märt Avandi, Paul Piik

Märt’s new stand-up show “45” premieres at Fotografiska on 15 October and aims to reach all the major cities and county centres before its leading man turns 46.