Comedians born in Le Creusot

Le Creusot, in the Saône-et-Loire in southern Burgundy, is a historic industrial town that grew around the Schneider ironworks and became a powerhouse of French steel and heavy engineering. Reminders of that past, from the giant steam hammer to workers' housing, still define it. As live comedy reaches France's industrial towns, its cultural centres and theatres increasingly welcome touring stand-up performers.