Lou Trotignon - Mérou - Tournée

Lou Trotignon is coming to Marseille with their show Mérou, an audacious creation that humorously recounts their transition journey. On Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 6 p.m., the comedian will take over the stage at Espace Julien to share their personal story, from taking testosterone to discovering the queer world. This committed one-person show, which conquered Paris for an entire year with every performance sold out, questions our identities and our relationship with ourselves. Tickets are available now for this unique performance in the Phocaean city. In Marseille, Lou Trotignon takes over Espace Julien with Mérou In this production directed by Amiel Maucade, Lou Trotignon recounts their transition story with self-deprecation, questioning the norms imposed from birth. The show addresses universal themes: are we obliged to be what we were told to be? Can we reinvent our bodies and our relationship with love? Lou Trotignon echoes these questions through a personal journey punctuated by moving and funny moments. This committed one-person show turns humor into an educational tool against transphobia, offering Marseille audiences an accessible approach to current social issues. In Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, this performance is part of the region’s rich cultural program of shows in Marseille, confirming the metropolitan area’s artistic diversity. Tickets for Lou Trotignon’s Mérou at Espace Julien Espace Julien hosts this unique performance by the breakout comedian. Tickets are available from €35 to discover this critically acclaimed show, winner of the 2024 Têtu Breakthrough Award. Lou Trotignon’s growing popularity attracts large audiences, so booking quickly for this Marseille date is advised. To discover this committed artist’s complete world, see all of Lou Trotignon’s shows scheduled in the region. Lou Trotignon’s artistic journey, from Sciences Po to stand-up Born in Rambouillet in the Yvelines, Lou Trotignon discovered a passion for theater at the age of 7. After studying at Sciences Po Paris and then philosophy of art, they turned to stand-up in 2020, beginning at the Parisian bar La Mutinerie before joining the Académie d'Humour in 2022. Their artistic coming-out took place on stage during a show in Brussels, marking a turning point in their career. Lou Trotignon thus became the first French comedian to devote an entire show to trans identity, developing a committed style of humor that makes them a unique voice on France’s contemporary comedy scene. How to get to Espace Julien in Marseille? Located in central Marseille, Espace Julien is easily accessible by car via several routes: from the A7 via the St Charles exit, from the A50 via the Cantini exit, or from the A55 via the La Plage/Le Pharo exit. Cours Julien car park has 630 spaces and is open 24/7, with an advantageous nighttime rate of €5 between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. Public transport offers several options: metro line M2, with the Notre-Dame-du-Mont - Cours Julien stop a 3-minute walk away; trams T1 (Noailles station) and T2 (Canebière-Garibaldi); or bus route 74. The venue is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility, with 10 accessible spaces reserved in the car park and a dedicated reception service. Our advice: take metro line M2, which drops you a few minutes’ walk from the venue. Fans of the performing arts will also soon be able to discover Amandine Lourdel with her show Renversée at Espace Julien, confirming the eclectic program at this essential Marseille venue.