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IMPROV THEATER & COMEDY CLUB IN AMSTERDAM

FEATURED MAINSTAGE SHOWS

1 & 2 July at 19:30: Brendan Hunt's The Movement You Need | 2ND SHOW ADDED

Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard) is one of the stars and creators of Ted Lasso, one of the best comedies in recent memory. He is taking a break from writing the highly anticipated season four to make a special appearance at the BCCF.

Brendan returns with his acclaimed, very funny solo show. The Movement You Need is a dynamic performance blending comedy, true stories, and inspiring moments that ends up connecting the Beatles to his complicated relationship with his mother. The first show is already sold out. SECOND SHOW ADDED!Β 

4 July at 19:30: Henry van Loon and Stefan Pop Stand-Up Comedy
  • In Dutch

Twee top comedians, één legendarische avond!

Stefan Pop en Henry van Loon bundelen hun krachten voor een unieke double bill vol vlijmscherpe stand-up, gevatte humor en briljante absurditeit tijdens het Boom Chicago Comedy Festival. Met twee ijzersterke back-to back sets laten ze zien waarom ze al jaren tot de besten van het land behoren. EΓ©n kaartje, twee keer lachen!

4 July at 20:00: Elf Lyons' Swan

πŸ† Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee
πŸ† Adelaide Fringe β€˜Pick of the Fringe’ Winner

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Funny Women, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Broadway Baby, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… To Do List, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Three Weeks, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Voice Mag, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… The Scotsman, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… Fest

Giraffe-limbed comedian and Gaulier-trained clown Elf Lyons brings back her critically acclaimed, utterly ridiculous one-woman ballet to Boom Chicago. Think Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake meets Tommy Cooper. Expect physical comedy, theatrical chaos, and a very loose grasp of the French language.

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OUR ALUMNI

Jason Sudeikis

(SNL, Ted Lasso)

“My passion for soccer first developed at Boom Chicago to nurture and develop Ted Lasso’s concept and characters… Saskia Maas has been a mentor to me.”

Amber Ruffin

(Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Amber Ruffin Show)

“Boom Chicago has prepared me for literally every job I’ve had since. People call it β€œcomedy boot-camp” and it really is. Once you get Dutch audiences to laugh and like you, you can do anything.”

Brendan Hunt

(Creator and star: Ted Lasso)

“Boom Chicago is where you discover who you really are, and then you’re appreciated and supported. Ted Lasso would not exist if Andrew and Pep hadn’t gotten high at Rookies and decided to move to Amsterdam.”

Colton Dunn

(Superstore, Key & Peele)

“Every table read onΒ Superstore, I didn’t need to read the script in advance; I knew I could bring it alive from what we learned improvising at Boom Chicago. It was my dream to write and work on television in comedy. That’s all I wanted to do. …It was without a doubt impossible without Boom Chicago.”

Jordan Peele

(Get Out, Us, Nope, Key & Peele)

“I was so happy at Boom Chicago and I loved the work I did there… If you have the chance to audition for Boom Chicago, or if they offer you a slot on their stage, take the opportunity. It will change your life.”

Heather Anne Campbell

(Co-executive producer and writer: Rick and Morty)

“It was like the best dream come true ever. Boom is my heart, and this is my family forever: You know it’s a good place when everybody still wants to work with each other 20 years later.”

Seth Meyers

(Late Night with Seth Meyers, Saturday Night Live)

“I love the lifetime friendships, hours of laughs, and triumphant shows…Β Boom attracts such a smart audience.”

Kay Cannon

(writer, director, producer: Pitch Perfect, Blockers)
“Between the constant performing, rehearsals, writing, the value of Boom was about working to push yourself and the show to something bigger, something greater. My Boom Chicago experience shows up in all of my work.”

Ike Barinholtz

(Mindy Project, Blockers, Neighbors)

“The first time I walked out onto the set ofΒ MADtv, I couldn’t have been more ready and confident because I’d opened for thousands of people at the Lowlands Festival with Boom. Boom gives you the confidence to stand in front of a crowd and get them psyched up and ready.”

LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU LAUGH

For 30 years, Amsterdam’s English-language comedy institution has amazed locals, visitors and critics alike! Boom Chicago combines quick improvisation comedy, razor-sharp writing, and songs made up on the spot. People can’t believe how funny the show is.

Boom Chicago launched the careers of many comedy superstars like Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and the creators and stars of Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly). Best of all, the next generation of comedy superstars is on stage tonight!

At Boom Chicago, guests are seated at tables and can enjoy drink service before and during the show. Afterwards, join the cast for a drink at the bar. You may never get this close to these future celebrities again!

TOP-RATED ENGLISH COMEDY SHOWS

"Amazing show!"

Amazing show! We went to Improv Spectacular. We were not sure what to expect, but we were not disappointed! The show and comedians were very entertaining and funny. We had a good amount of laughs that night. We will be back for sure.

– Anastasia R., Google review
"A huge recommendation!"

We recommend Boom Chicago to anyone who enjoys almost peeing their pants because of laughter. Some audience members became a part of the show, but the comedians had a great sense for people who wouldn’t want to be chosen.

– David S., Google review
"Witty, relevant comedians!"

Such a great team of witty, relevant and absolutely hilarious comedians! It is our first night in Amsterdam and wow what a way to kick off the weekend! If you get a chance to stay behind to watch the after-the-after show, do! I can’t recommend this enough!

– Tom, Google review
"Wonderfully funny!"

My first time watching live improv (I have not enjoyed watching on television), and Boom Chicago was wonderfully funny. This was also the first time for my guests. They had no interest in any type of comedy but they even plan to go again!

– Flo G., Tripadvisor review
"We will definitely return!"

The cast used the audience for unique material but did not pick on anyone for jokes. We ordered some pulled chicken nachos and they were delicious!! I would highly recommend it! We will definitely return to see another show next time.

– Edel, Google review