Märt Avandi stand-up “45”

A 45-year-old man, a parent, an ex-spouse, an addict, a member of the Estonian Defence League, a money fool, a technophobe... When Märt put together 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 give it another go at 50. But here we are: Märt Avandi stand-up “45” is a reality. It’s actually surprising how much can happen in five years. Even if you think you’re experienced in every way, have seen it all, and would like to think you’re a reasonable person. You might have expected everything inside and around you to grow 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. Text: Märt Avandi, Paul Piik. Märt’s new stand-up show “45” premieres at Fotografiska on 15 October and aims to reach all the larger cities and county centres before its main character turns 46.