MC Roger: it's rare to be this good-natured

It was in a clandestine theater in the heart of Neuchâtel that David Charles, real name, inaugurated his third one-man show. Combining musical performance and stand-up, What did I do to get here? is as explosive as it is intimate.

If David Charles, aka MC Roger, continues to make the show thanks to his troublemaker's panache, he particularly wanted to reveal himself in a more personal way in this new show. The comedian recalls his life as a blended family, his daily life as a father of three, his little household problems and his big problems as an artist. With total self-mockery, he looks back on his career, from his early glory days as a dancer to his current role as an actor. breakdance to those of social networks, wearing his red armailli shirt. Good humor and fake apologies abound.

At a distance from yourself, but close to the audience

It only took a few seconds - those of the explosively egotrip opening credits - for David Charles to put a relaxed venue in his pocket! For a little over an hour, you're carried away by the jovial energy and LSD-induced mime gesticulations of MC Roger, cavorting from left to right in his most beautiful attire. training... with cheese motifs! And we're laughing heartily at these merry antics.

A feeling reinforced by the friendly atmosphere of the show. crash test, The character may be perfectly mastered, but the show is still in its infancy! These three theater dates Shut up foreshadow a forthcoming, as yet undisclosed, tour. But far from giving a sloppy or unfinished impression, it actually makes the theater feel more convivial. It's an evening of great fun with friends, and it feels really good!

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