Märt Avandi stand-up “45”

A 45-year-old man, a parent, an ex-husband, an addict, a member of the Estonian Defence League, a money fool, technologically inept... When Märt created his first stand-up show, “40,” at the age of 40 and successfully toured Estonia with its honest and personal material (and briefly abroad as well), 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 consider yourself thoroughly experienced, as having seen it all, and would also like to think of yourself as a sensible person. One might have assumed that everything inside and around you would gradually become calmer. It does not. Fortunately, however, the desire to look at your life with humour has not disappeared. Nor has the desire to analyse your vices, worries and mistakes with complete honesty. Because if there is anything worth laughing at, it is 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 main character turns 46.