Märt Avandi stand-up “45”

A 45-year-old man, parent, ex-husband, addict, Defence League member, money-maker, technology novice... When Märt made his first stand-up show, “40”, at 40 and toured it successfully across Estonia with honest, personal material, he thought he might try again at 50. But here we are: the stand-up “45” is a fact. It is surprising how much can happen in five years. Even if you think you are experienced and have seen it all, nothing inside you or around you gets calmer. Luckily the wish to look at life with humour and to honestly analyse your vices, worries and mistakes has not disappeared. Because if there is anything to laugh at, it is yourself.

On stage: Märt Avandi. Text: Märt Avandi and Paul Piik. The new stand-up “45” premieres on 15 October at Fotografiska and aims to reach all the bigger cities and county centres before the main character turns 46.