LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU LAUGH

Just want to dip your toe in? This trial class is for people who want to see what improv is all about before jumping in all the way. See how much fun it is before…

8 weeks course. Intro to Long-form Improv. No experience is necessary! Join for confidence, community or performance skills – this is where it all starts!

Boom Chicago’s hysterical new comedy show, is a throwback to the 90s when any TV problem could be solved in a half an hour… including the commercials.

STACEJAM is a solo musical improv show created and performed by Stacey Smith. With one suggestion, Stacey will create a world with dozens of characters and tell their stories through scenes and songs.

Enjoy monthly stand-up comedy in Amsterdam! Watch some of the greatest comedians throughout the Netherlands test out some of their newest material at Boom Chicago’s newest monthly open-mic night!

The third Sunday of every month is Boom Chicago’s Indie Night! We feature independent comedy projects from our students and throughout the Netherlands. Sketch comedy, stand-up, improv and more! Enjoy comedy in Amsterdam!

Part of our “Boom Academy” series, the fourth Sunday of every month is dedicated to Musical Comedy. Boom Academy Musical Comedy Night: A Night of Musical Improv and More!

Boom Academy students and instructors join forces on the first Sunday of every month. Students are currently enrolled in our improv class Advanced Game or higher. A unique comedy Jam once a month.

It Takes Two! As part of our community night series, you will see groups from all over Amsterdam including our Boom Chicago cast members. Join us for a Night of Funny Two Person Scenes!

A flexible bi-weekly workout for improvisers. Get the most out of their scene work with different focus each week (character, point of view, emotion), side coaching and personalized feedback. You can come along whenever you’re…

A flexible bi-weekly workshop for improvisers. The class will focus on the tenants of the Harold and getting reps on the form with other advanced players! You can come along whenever you’re free and want…

Musical Improv Madness is a 1-Day intensive for students already familiar with the basics of improvisation who are looking to expand their toolbox – by adding some music to the mix!

The best stand up comedians in the best comedy room in Amsterdam: Boom Chicago’s Upstairs Theater! Our After-Hours Stand-Up Special for true comedy fans only.

Shot of Improv is Boom Chicago’s fully improvised comedy show in English. Improv comedy online, the best way to enjoy your Saturday night! Buy tickets!

You will be part of a small group of people who are watching the streaming of our show, live, in-person at the theater.

For the fourth time Boom Chicago will host the event for Democrats Abroad on Election Night. Start your evening with Pep and Greg’s new political show. Celebrate the end of the Trump era!

This class focuses on initiating and sustaining long-form improvisational scenes. The course starts with a focus on scene fundamentals, acting in improv and an introduction to playing the game.

A continuation of Scene Work and Intro to Game, this class is a deeper look into the ‘Game of the Scene’, with a focus on initiating with premise.

Introduction to long-form structures. In this course, students will learn how to apply their scene skills to create, unified, cohesive shows. Students will be introduced to a variety of long-form structures – including…

Mastering long-form techniques within the FA philosophy – Playing it real, expert heightening and advanced scene moves.

Come see our Boom Academy students performing in their end of session showcase!

Interested in stand-up, storytelling or writing content online but don’t know where to start? Let’s get writing! Finding compelling material through prompts and exploring the humor within. We will focus on how to ‘find the…

Shot of Improv is Boom Chicago’s fully improvised comedy show in English. Enjoy 90 minutes of improv comedy, the best way to start your Saturday night out!

The Comedy Embassy welcomes acts from the international stand-up comedy circuit as well as the cream of the crop of the Dutch scene. No passport required!

Join us for Amsterdam English Comedy Nights at Boom Chicago! This comedy tour visits Boom Chicago with two stand-up acts a handful of Fridays per year.

Ed Gamble is coming to Europe for the very first time!

Since the band’s genesis, the music has not stopped. The essence of every gig is contagious, listening to the human soul as it is expressed in French chanson. With songs of Brel, Piaf, Aznavour, and…