Märt Avandi stand-up “45”

A 45-year-old man, a parent, an ex-spouse, an addict, a member of the Estonian Defence League, bad with money, a technophobe... When Märt put on his first stand-up show, “40”, at the age of 40 and toured it successfully across Estonia (and briefly abroad) with its honest, personal material, he thought he might try again at 50. But here we are: Märt Avandi’s stand-up “45” is a reality. It is actually 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 reasonable person. You might have thought everything inside you and around you would grow 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 flaws, worries and mistakes with complete honesty. Because if anything is worth laughing about, it’s yourself.

On stage: Märt Avandi
Text: 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 protagonist turns 46.