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 together his first stand-up show, “40”, at the age of 40 and toured Estonia (and briefly abroad) with this 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’s actually surprising how much can happen in five years. Even when you think you’re experienced, have seen it all, and would like to think you’re a sensible person. You might have thought that everything inside you and around you would get calmer and calmer. It doesn’t. Fortunately, the desire to look at your life with humour hasn’t gone away. Nor has the desire to analyse your flaws, 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 major cities and county centres before its protagonist turns 46.