Events & Shows | Boom Chicago

There is always something exciting going on at Boom Chicago: new shows, new actors, new parties, new projects, and new surprises! Boom Chicago makes Amsterdam laugh with a unique mix of scripted scenes, improvisation, music, and video. Come join us for a night of entertainment and laughter with the best improv comedians from around the world!

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Wed-Sat
20:30

THE FUTURE IS HERE…AND IT IS SLIGHTLY ANNOYING

Boom Chicago’s new show, The Future Is Here… And It Is Slightly Annoying, is about technology, and it also uses technology in a groundbreaking way.

Sat
22:30

SHOT OF IMPROV

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!

Sun
19:00

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE

In 1993, Boom Chicago brought improvisation to Amsterdam. Now, almost 25 years later, we’re taking comedy in Amsterdam to the next level: long-form improvisation.

SHOT OF IMPROV WITH FA SPECIAL GUESTS

On Saturday May 25, we’ll have two special guests from The Free Association London at our Shot of Improv show. Longtime FA members Ian Thomas and Freddie Sandilands will join our cast on stage.

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH FA SPECIAL GUESTS

On Sunday May 26, we’ll have two special guests from The Free Association London at our SNL show. Longtime FA members Ian Thomas and Freddie Sandilands will join our cast on stage.

Sun 02/06
20:00

JUDAH FRIEDLANDER, JUNE 2

Judah Friedlander – 2019 Stand-Up Tour: Future President Tour at Boom Chicago Amsterdam. Judah Friedlander is touring all over the world this year with all new material.

Tue 18/06
20:00

JIM BREUER, JUNE 18

Jim Breuer is coming to Amsterdam! The crazy state of the world today makes Breuer’s upcoming tour Jim Breuer Live all the more essential, as we seek perspective and comic relief from the day to day…

Fri
21:00

AMSTERDAM ENGLISH COMEDY NIGHTS

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.

Fri, Sat
21:00

THE COMEDY EMBASSY

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!

Thu 10/10
20:00

FOIL ARMS & HOG EUROPEAN TOUR 2019

Former children and regular eaters Foil Arms and Hog come to Amsterdam for the first time with their live show “Swines”.

Mon 28/10
20:00, 22:30

TOM SEGURA: TAKE IT DOWN TOUR, OCT 28

Actor/Comedian/Writer Tom Segura is coming to Boom Chicago in Amsterdam to bring his tour: Take it down. He has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most in demand and highly regarded talents.

Daily
90 Minutes
Up to 5 People

ESCAPE ROOM IN AMSTERDAM

You and your group have to work together to discover clues, solve puzzles, and race towards the exciting finale.

Sat 25/05
3 hours

IMPROV TASTER CLASS

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…

ADVANCED HAROLD

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

SUMMER IMPROV PARTY

Take a break from your screens to enjoy live comedy. Watching the Boom Chicago actors time the perfect joke (and occasionally sweat through a miss) is exhilarating!

Tue 04/06

HAROLD (PERFORMANCE LEVEL)

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…

Mon 3/06, Sun 09/06

ADVANCED GAME (PERFORMANCE LEVEL)

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.

Mon 3/06

SCENEWORK AND INTRO TO GAME

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.

Sun 09/06, Tue 04/06

INTRO TO LONG-FORM IMPROV

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

Sun 29/09
20:30

LIZA TREYGER, SEPTEMBER 29

Liza Treyger is making a visit to Europe. Don’t miss it!

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