Amsterdam’s Wildest Wednesday! A fast-paced hilarious improv show and party. Good suggestions earn free shots of Jagermeister! Happy 45 Minutes from 21:00 means 50% off beer, wine and gigs!
Amsterdam’s Wildest Wednesday! A fast-paced hilarious improv show and party. Good suggestions earn free shots of Jagermeister! Happy 45 Minutes from 21:00 means 50% off beer, wine and gigs!
Closing shows Thursday, Feb 3 & Friday, Feb 4! Get your #Lastchance tickets now! Early bird tickets €14.50
Unsure about improv? Let us give you a taste! This 2 hour class shows you what improv is all about. Sign up alone or with friends and meet new fun people!
This is where it all starts! An exciting eight-week course for beginners of all backgrounds. Join to increase your confidence, performance skills or join a fun community.
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 completely improvised comedy show based on true, funny stories from Boom Chicago cast members. Those stories turn into great scenes and hysterical songs right before your eyes! You won’t believe it’s improvised! Long form improv at its finest!
This level expands on the students’ previous scene work experience and delves deeper into building dynamic and supportive scenes. Topics include starting scenes organically, exploring support moves and understanding opening devices.
Continue your development! This course focuses on giving students the tools to develop interesting and well-rounded characters. Various frames of reference will be used including physicality, emotion, status, and music.
In this course, students will explore the concepts of game and point of view, and how they can use them to drive scenes. Concepts like shiny objects, gift-giving, justifying and straight-manning.
Deze keer met een wel heel bijzondere emotionele achtbaan. Tim -speler van het eerste uur- gaat het team verlaten en dat kan alleen maar met een keiharde knal!
Buckle up for a night of laughter, dance, and song to satisfy your musical comedy needs! The show revolves around a fascinating guest DJ storyteller who inspires the Boom cast. This becomes a starting point for original, improvised scenes and spontaneous songs based on their stories.
Boom Chicago improvisers and top Amsterdam actors join forces onstage to do what they each do best. The actors act. The improvisers improvise, but at the same time! Our comedians don’t know the scene and have to make up half of the show. What comes out is hysterical!
Manuel Angel comes to Amsterdam with HABLANDO SUCIO – a brutally honest and wildly funny deep dive into sex, love, and relationships. Every show is unique, fuelled by raw audience conversations and Manuel’s chaotic charm.
Op maandag 28 juli is de podcast Binnenstebuiten live te zien bij Boom Chicago, met als speciale gast Roxanne “Rocky” Hehakaija. Verwacht een intiem gesprek over queer identiteit, community en veerkracht – met soulfood, DJ Rebelle en Caribische vibes. Gratis toegang, doneren mag!
Nino Wilkes gaat in gesprek met Ajax-legende Sjaak Swart tijdens een persoonlijke middag vol verhalen, herinneringen en clubhistorie. Van zijn legendarische debuut in 1956 tot zijn kijk op het Ajax van vandaag – met bijzondere videofragmenten en exclusieve memorabilia wordt dit een persoonlijk eerbetoon aan een leven lang rood-wit.
Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Janine Harouni is bringing her new show This Is What You Waited For. The UK-based Lebanese American comic, a Best Newcomer nominee in 2019, and Best Show nominee in 2023, dubbed one of The Guardian’s ‘Ten Comedians To Watch’.
Lauriente, consagrado como uno de los grandes referentes del Stand Up Argentino y con más de 12 años dentro del circuito, sigue conquistando la atención del público joven y despertando la curiosidad en adultos.
Boom Gone Country is Amsterdam’s wildest country night. Line dancing, cold beer, big laughs, and even bigger sing-alongs—Gone Country is your new monthly escape to Nashville, without leaving Amsterdam. Learn easy dances, enjoy stand-up comedy, and belt out country classics with a crowd that’s all about fun. Saddle up and join the party!
Shane Todd is an Irish comic hailing from Hollywood and has just completed his third world tour with show, ‘Full House’, – Shane’s eleventh hour. The last few years have seen Shane sell out venues in the UK, Ireland, Australia, USA, and the Middle East.
After a year in New York as a featured player on SNL, Luke moved to LA and is now a regular at the Hollywood Improv. He performs standup comedy at clubs and colleges across the country. In 2024, Luke released a live standup special entitled “Pretty Songs, Dirty Words” through 800 Pound Gorilla Records, now available on YouTube.
Experience an incredible lineup of stand-up, improv, sketch comedy, and LGBTQ+ shows performed by world-class talents. Dive deeper into the comedy scene with interactive workshops designed for all skill levels, and keep the fun going with lively after-parties every night.
We’re looking for a detail-loving, organized, and reliable person to support our team with office operations, finance admin, and event logistics. You’re the kind of person who loves to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
In this intensive one-day workshop, award-winning comedian and clown teacher Elf Lyons will explore the multisensory ways we can use clowning and bouffon techniques on stage in our work. Leveraging her extensive background as a performer, Elf has meticulously developed dynamic exercises and a unique performance methodology.
Nataly Aukar is a NYC-based Lebanese-born and raised writer and performer. She premiered her solo show “Ramy Youssef Presents: Nataly Aukar, My Turn to Talk” last summer to two sold-out audiences at Joe’s Pub in New York City and is currently touring her new hour all around the world.
Brace yourself for a comedy experience like no other as whirlwind comedian, presenter, actor, and author Russell Kane hits the road with his brand-new tour: HyperActive. Known for his sharp wit and “storming physical comedy”, Russell delivers a high-octane, laugh-out-loud performance that’s equal parts intellect and energy.
Kicking off the festival’s opening night, local legend Derek Scott Mitchell (@doubledutch) will join the Boom Chicago cast for Music Improv Spectacular. Known for his commanding presence and sharp wit, Derek will share his true stories, which the cast will then transform into spontaneous, hilarious musical improv.
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. Eén kaartje, twee keer lachen!
Join us for a hilarious and heartwarming improv show that brings together Henry van Loon, perhaps the biggest comedian in the Netherlands, the incredible Boom Chicago cast, and the inspiring InterActing Show Team.
The latter is the best of Boom Chicago’s teenage improvisers on the autism spectrum, known for their trademark, no-filter comedy. Everyone plays together on the Boom stage on this exciting, hilarious show!
Join us for a hilarious and heartwarming improv show that brings together Henry van Loon, perhaps the biggest comedian in the Netherlands, the incredible Boom Chicago cast, and the inspiring InterActing Show Team.
The latter is the best of Boom Chicago’s teenage improvisers on the autism spectrum, known for their trademark, no-filter comedy. Everyone plays together on the Boom stage on this exciting, hilarious show!
Get ready for a no-holds-barred, cross-border laugh fest as we bring you the Comedy Link Up tour — featuring some of the sharpest minds in stand-up today!
We’re looking for a Marketing Manager who can think strategically and creatively. You can imagine and execute clever campaigns. This is a leadership role for someone who can both think big and get things done.
Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham are the hosts of P1, the world’s biggest F1 podcast. Join them for a live podcast unlike any other as they look back over every chaotic, jaw-dropping, and amazing moment from a brilliant F1 season.
“Ga Zelf Lekker veranderen” is een mini-seminar van Being There and Boom Chicago tjokvol inzichten, handvatten en stevige wetenschappelijke onderbouwing van hoe gedragsverandering op de werkvloer wél werkt. Het is een must see voor iedere HR-, Strategie- en Communicatieprofessional die verandering uiterst serieus neemt en nieuwsgierig is naar hoe het nog beter kan of moet.
Egypt’s top stand-up comedy group, The High Five, brings their signature Egyptian humor to the global stage in a one-night show presented by Trend Media Services (TMS) at Boom Chicago Amsterdam Theatre on July 12th.
“Ga Zelf Lekker veranderen” is een mini-seminar van Being There and Boom Chicago tjokvol inzichten, handvatten en stevige wetenschappelijke onderbouwing van hoe gedragsverandering op de werkvloer wél werkt. Het is een must see voor iedere HR-, Strategie- en Communicatieprofessional die verandering uiterst serieus neemt en nieuwsgierig is naar hoe het nog beter kan of moet.
Fábio Porchat estreia pela primeira vez em Amsterdã com o espetáculo “Histórias do Porchat”, trazendo histórias hilárias de suas viagens pelo mundo. O show já passou por 33 cidades brasileiras e 6 países, acumulando mais de 310 mil espectadores.
Nataly Aukar is a NYC-based Lebanese-born and raised writer and performer. She premiered her solo show “Ramy Youssef Presents: Nataly Aukar, My Turn to Talk” last summer to two sold-out audiences at Joe’s Pub in New York City and is currently touring her new hour all around the world.
Welcome to Slide Slam: World Championship of PowerPoint Karaoke. Come witness the competitive art of improvised presentations, where seven seasoned presenters and one audience wildcard will attempt to persuasively present a PowerPoint deck they have never seen before. Will there be moments of struggle? Inevitably. Will there be laughter? Absolutely.
“Lo que se permite, se repite” Es una experiencia colectiva de reflexión que permite detectar la extrema relevancia que le damos a lo insignificante y el poco valor que le otorgamos a lo verdaderamente importante.
Pierluca Mariti, conosciuto online anche come @piuttosto_che, torna a teatro con un monologo comico dopo il tour del suo primo spettacolo Ho fatto il Classico.
After the huge success of Tutto scontato, Aurora Leone is back by popular demand with new dates for her show in major European cities. She is ready to win over audiences beyond Italy’s borders, bringing her comedy and stories “on Erasmus.”
Ed Gamble is bringing his “eye-wateringly hilarious” (The I) comedy to Europe for the first time ever in Autumn 2025.
Nicolás de Tracy es uno de los comediantes jóvenes con mayor crecimiento este último tiempo. Después de más de 10 años de carrera, logró afianzarse como una figura de referencia en el stand up local.
¡Caer con estilo!, una guía para que salves tu dignidad. El nuevo show de Ricardo Quevedo, una guía para tratar de salir bien librados de la batalla interna que tenemos entre lo que quisiéramos que pase y lo que realmente pasa.
Drag Royalty LADY BUNNY is coming back for Pride Amsterdam with a brand-new show, “Bunny Butchers Broadway,” a night full of jokes, filthy fun, and demented song parodies on Wednesday, July 30th.
Amsterdam’s Wildest Wednesday! A fast-paced hilarious improv show and party. Good suggestions earn free shots of Jagermeister! Happy 45 Minutes from 21:00 means 50% off beer, wine and gigs!
Liza Treyger is a stand-up comedian who effortlessly captivates her audience with sharp observations, personal stories, and a bold sense of humor. She has specials on both Netflix and Comedy Central, hosts her own podcast called Enemies, and co-hosts the true crime comedy podcast That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast.
Вы можете знать Андрея по таким проектам, как Outside Standup, Книжный клуб и разгоны от Standup Club, и прошлым его сольным концертам “Позорище”, “Запрос на искренность” и “Счастливый человек”, которые набрали более миллиона просмотров на YouTube.
Приходите послушать как лучшие, так и новые шутки замечательного, проникновенного и до боли смешного комика в Амстердаме!
En este recorrido cargado de humor y reflexión, exploramos cómo la esencia del venezolano ha evolucionado a través del tiempo. Con la risa como aliada y la reflexión como guía, nos sumergimos en los contrastes entre el pasado y el presente, desnudando con ingenio nuestras emociones y peculiaridades.
Good Egg Improv returns with another two act show of hilarious improvised comedy featuring a bunch of Good Eggs! For this show we are also joined by special guest LARA RICOTE.
Boom Chicago takes over the Prins & Aap June 22! Enjoy laidback luxury, delicious brunch, close-up magic, comedy bingo, handcrafted cocktails — and mocktails — with a bouncy, spring soundtrack! What’s not to like?
Get the first chance to secure your seats where John Achkar will be performing his 2025 special , offering you an experience to witness new content! Join us at Boom Chicago, Amsterdam – for an evening of excitement!
Ajax-legende Jari Litmanen vertelt zijn kant van het 1995-sprookje aan Nino Wilkes. Ontdek hoe hij het meemaakte, doe mee aan een voetbalquiz en geniet van comedy. Voor iedereen die Ajax ‘95 nog voelt in het hart.
Frank de Boer blikt samen met Nino Wilkes terug op Ajax 1995. Verhalen uit de kleedkamer, inzichten van een aanvoerder en een interactieve voetbalquiz. Met als afsluiter: geïmproviseerde comedy van Boom Chicago. Een avond vol nostalgie en voetbalpassie.
Patrick Kluivert en Nino Wilkes in gesprek over de legendarische Champions League-winst van 1995. Beleef het verhaal achter de goal, speel een voetbalquiz en sluit af met comedy van Boom Chicago. Een unieke kans om de magie van toen opnieuw te voelen.
Desde que es cómico, David Navarro no ha dejado de enfadarse en el escenario con todos aquellos que le hacían la vida imposible y con todo lo que le ponía de los nervios. Ahora ha llegado el momento de hacerlo sobre sí mismo.
Get ready for a night of unscripted brilliance with Amsterdam Improv All-Stars!
This high-energy show brings together the best improv talent in the city for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud experience where anything can happen.
Get ready for a night of bold, brilliant, and downright hilarious comedy with Ladies Night Out!
This show shines the spotlight on the incredible women, past and present, in the Boom Chicago cast. This is a funny roller coaster of sharp stand-up and fearless, quick-thinking improv.
Based on past editions, this is one of the highlights of the festival!
Definitely Amsterdam’s best stand-up comedy! You can’t beat 5 stars on Trip Advisor! and 4.9 stars on Google! We’re that funny!
The Comedy Embassy welcomes hysterical foreign dignitaries from the international stand-up community. They deliver Ambassador-level comedy (or at least Consul General-level comedy) to a very enthusiastic crowd.
This two hour show (including an intermission) brings you four, top English-speaking comedians including the incredible Nira Tal and Rogier Bak.
The Boom Chicago Comedy Festival’s weirdest, loudest, show: Boom@Night. Come for the comedy and stay for the fun— and because the doors are LOCKED!
Hosted by agent of chaos (and potential FBI agent) Emily Higginson, this show will feature live comedy, music, and more. For comedy super-fans, the comedy-curious, or just the bi-curious— this show is your chance to see something completely new.
Boom@Night is taking Amsterdam by storm— so grab an umbrella and prepare to get WET!
YOU AWAKE TO FIND YOURSELF IN A DARK ROOM! Come watch and play The Dark Room – the interactive comedy* that mixes high-energy improv with videogaming into one deranged comedy gameshow! After a SOLD OUT Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, The Dark Room returns to Boom Chicago for the first time since 2015!
Boom Chicago’s powerhouse cast joins forces with EpicLLOYD (from the almight Epic Rap Battles of History) to bring you Drop the Mic— an interactive, music-fueled improv spectacle like no other.
Freestyle rap battles, hilarious musical improv and fast-paced, hip-hop-driven games. Whether you’re an old school b-boy, an improv fan, or just ready for an awesome night out with energy, this show is straight fire.
If you look at the BCCF program closely, you can probably guess some of the very special guests…
Get ready to close the BCCF with a bang!
This epic show brings together the talented Boom Chicago cast and a lineup of special guest stars for a night of unforgettable improv. Expect sharp comedy, spontaneous hilarity, and a few surprises as we wrap up the festival in style!
It’s the ultimate comedy closer of the festival, filled with high-energy and top-tier talent.
Solo Comedy Showcase at Boom Chicago’s cozy Attic Theater puts the spotlight on bold performers delivering their unique brand of comedy— no frills, no filters, just pure comedic talent.
From stand-up to solo improv, each act brings something fresh, funny, and unforgettable to the stage.
Celebrate fresh talent at Thuis Party!
This show highlights Boom Academy graduates as they hit the stage with brand-new acts and unstoppable energy. Come support the next generation of comedy stars!
Boom Chicago improvisers and top Amsterdam actors join forces onstage to do what they each do best. The actors act. The improvisers improvise- but at the same time! It’s a hysterical concept unlike any other show at the festival
Our comedians don’t know the scene and must make up their half of the show, trying to make sense of the scene around them. What comes out is amazing and very, very funny!
The world’s on fire— so let’s roast it!
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? is a wildly unpredictable, bilingual improv, sketch, and musical comedy experience that dives headfirst into the absurdity of modern life.
From political chaos to everyday disasters, this all-star team—fresh off a successful Netherlands tour and international stages— turns your suggestions into unforgettable moments of hilarity.
Boom comes from Chicago, but the East Coast has birthed and raised some of the funniest minds in America. From the brutally honest comedy of Boston, to underdog Philadelphia with a chip on their shoulder, to New York F*cking City, this is the U.S. region that has suffered and soared.
Get ready for a night of fast-paced laughs and razor-sharp improv and sketch comedy. You will feel the New York attitude and energy!
Straight from the heart of the American Midwest, Chicago’s finest brings the legendary humor of the Windy City to the stage!
From razor-sharp stand-up to sharp improv, this show celebrates the city that invented improv comedy, and gave the world its greatest comedy icons.
The next world-famous Chicagoans are on this stage tonight!
Brothers Seth and Josh Meyers bring their hit Family Trips podcast to Amsterdam for the first time! Join them for a special BCCF edition with very special Boom guests talking about their Amsterdam stories.
Scheduled to appear are Ike Barinholtz (The Studio) Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso), Jill Benjamin, Pete Grosz, Andrew Moskos, Pep Rosenfeld, Larry & Hilary (their very funny parents) and more.
Don’t miss this extra funny live edition of their very funny podcast!
The Comedy Embassy, Amsterdam’s funniest English-language stand-up comedy nights, presents a special U.S. comedy edition. But wait, is anything funny happening in America right now? Oh, wait… everything!
The Best of the U.S. showcases the sharpest, funniest comedians from all across the States. They all have big punchlines, sharp wit, and that signature American flair. But most interesting, they all got out. These hysterical Americans, armed with especially worldly perspectives, all live in Europe.
Get ready for a night of utter brilliance and complete absurdity!
Proper Nonsense is a whirlwind of quick-witted improv and show-stopping musical madness— all made up on the spot by some of the UK’s sharpest comedic minds.
Book your tickets now for this rare Amsterdam performance!
Welcome to The Comedy Embassy! Amsterdam’s funniest English-language stand-up comedy nights present a series of lineups featuring the best local and international stand-up comedians.
The United Nations of Comedy is a special, top-tier bill of international comedians. They serve up razor-sharp wit and side-splitting humor with a global perspective. For locals, expats, and international visitors, this show guarantees hysterical, world-class stand-up comedy from a mix of backgrounds.
This fast-paced, funny night features our top cast and local legend Derek Scott Mitchell (@letsdoubledutch) making you laugh while waiters bring drinks to your table.
Derek Scott Mitchell steps into the spotlight with the Boom Chicago mainstage cast. Known as the top expat-Dutch comedy voice, he’s bringing his razor-sharp wit to a night full of laughs and high-energy improv.
The evening starts with short-form improv and games with rules, bells, and lots of audience suggestions. We need a job and a movie-style! Let’s go! We finish with long-form improv for a complete improvisation journey!
Drink and learn things at PowerPints, the original comedy show where presenters have five minutes to deliver a PowerPoint on any subject they like. You won’t believe what crazy things they come up with!
Past subjects have included a beginner’s guide to hypnotism, the Boston Molasses Flood, the 2002 Olympic ice-skating scandal, and the dietary requirements of Sonic the Hedgehog!
It will be fast, funny and filled with five funny minutes about things you never thought about… until now!
Arjen and Friends is een exclusieve improvisatieshow tijdens het Boom Chicago Comedy Festival!
Arjen Lubach brengt topcomedians samen voor een avond vol snelle scènes, verrassingen en pure comedy—volledig geïmproviseerd en geïnspireerd door het publiek.
Mis deze unieke show niet! Met Daniel Koopmans, Dave Luza en verrassingsgasten!
Lucas Zelnick is a New York City-born-and-based stand-up comedian who turns his privileged upbringing into punchlines. With a sharp delivery and a high joke-per-minute ratio, Lucas has carved out a distinct voice that’s resonating online—amassing over 100 million views and more than 500,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok.
Multi award-winning standup comedian, improviser and storyteller Marjolein Robertson is one of the most exciting names on the circuit.
Marjolein’s last two sold-out, award-nominated Edinburgh Fringe shows explored the mind and body—then she died.
Now she’s back, exploring the soul. A finalist in Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award and BBC’s New Comedy Awards, she weaves stand-up and folklore into deeply personal, hilarious storytelling.
Described by The Sunday Times as a “truly gifted stand-up,” Joanne has been taking Ireland’s comedy scene by storm with sold-out tours, laugh-out-loud chat show appearances, acclaimed newspaper columns, and a hit documentary. She’s enjoyed back-to-back sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe with Wine Tamer and The Prosecco Express.
Salvador Martinha was the first Portuguese comedian to have his own show on Netflix. He is the creator of the podcast Ar Livre, which he has been sharing weekly for over 300 episodes, and the series Sou Menino Para Ir, whose latest season aired on RTP1.
Colliers and Boom Chicago have created The Power of Etiquette, an innovative and interactive program that addresses the pain points in the modern workplace for managers and their teams. This helps both leaders and employees see the benefit of more time together in the modern office without unpopular top-down demands.
Single, Chinese, and navigating adulthood in the modern world as a nomad like it’s an obstacle course designed by her worst enemy, He Huang, a blessed product of one-child policy knows the struggle. Dating fails, travel disasters, and life’s dark absurdities—nothing is off-limits.
Kicking off the festival’s opening night, local legend Derek Scott Mitchell (@doubledutch) will join the Boom Chicago cast for Music Improv Spectacular. Known for his commanding presence and sharp wit, Derek will share his true stories, which the cast will then transform into spontaneous, hilarious musical improv.
Gianmarco Soresi is a NYC-based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats, which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, ABC News, and more.
After three sold-out tours, Taylor brings a sharp and funny take on life as a British expat in France during the “F*** Me, I’m French!” tour. During this new show, expect an evening of raunchy jokes about language confusion, culture clashes and the idiosyncrasies of both the French and British.
Comedy Couture, Sherry’s newest extravaganza is celebrating 35 years of Sherry Vine. This all-new show includes parodies of Chappell Roan, Tina Turner, U2, Celine, Cher and more. After her milestone birthday show in 2024, Sherry is pulling out all the stops for 2025.
Boom Chicago-oprichter Andrew Moskos biedt executive coaching, presentatietraining en leiderschapsontwikkeling op basis van improvisatie.
Hij coacht topmanagers, zoals CEO’s Margret Versteden (Bol.com), Stephen Corlette (180 Global), Victor Hoong (Riverflex) en premier Mark Rutte, en helpt hen met hun speeches, communicatie en presentatievaardigheden.
Pep Rosenfeld, medeoprichter van Boom Chicago, heeft de lessen van zijn meer dan 30 jaar ervaring in het werken met wereldwijde organisaties gebruikt om zijn unieke interactieve keynote te creëren: How and Why to Find Your Work/Laugh Balance. Lees hier meer over deze inspirerende spreker!
Maak opnieuw contact met je collega’s en je doel! Onze opwindende teambuildingprogramma’s brengen je team samen en herinneren hen eraan wat ze leuk vinden aan elkaar – en aan het bedrijf. We hebben vier geweldige aanbevelingen, waaronder shows, workshops en ons paradepaardje: The Great Photo Challenge!
Boom Chicago’s Masterclass Workshops zijn een leuke en impactvolle manier voor leiders en teams om hun spel te verbeteren!
Scherp je storytelling aan! Verbeter je presentatievaardigheden! Scherp je creatieve samenwerking aan! Leef je strategie! Waar wil jij je op focussen?
Evenementen verlopen beter met Boom Chicago hosts. We maken mensen aan het lachen, inspireren het publiek, organiseren panels en interactieve activiteiten. Boom Chicago heeft honderden hoogstaande vergaderingen en conferenties georganiseerd voor de meest toonaangevende bedrijven wereldwijd!
Door inhoud op maat toe te voegen aan je teambuildingsdag wordt de ervaring verbeterd en wordt het leuker en zinvoller voor je teamleden. We kunnen de activiteiten, discussies en oefeningen aanpassen aan de specifieke doelen, interesses en dynamiek van je team.
Boom Chicago’s vlaggenschip teambuilding activiteit houdt in dat groepen naar Amsterdam (of op locatie) gaan om te strijden en foto en video uitdagingen te voltooien voor punten en prijzen. Na een energieke prijsuitreiking mag je de prachtige foto’s die iedereen van elkaar maakt gebruiken voor toekomstige bonding events!
Bad with money, great with a (spray) gun.
Join us for a hilarious and heartwarming improv show that brings together Henry van Loon, perhaps the biggest comedian in the Netherlands, the incredible Boom Chicago cast, and the inspiring InterActing Show Team.
The latter is the best of Boom Chicago’s teenage improvisers on the autism spectrum, known for their trademark, no-filter comedy. Everyone plays together on the Boom stage on this exciting, hilarious show!
Epic Rap Battles of History (from Los Angeles) is a comedy rap series created by Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD, which pits historical and pop culture figures against one another in a an rap battle format. It’s sharp writing with big, energetic performances.
The series has amassed over 4 billion views — yes billion — on YouTube and has featured appearances from the world’s biggest stars including Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Key & Peele, Lilly Singh, Rhett, and Link.
Book your tickets today!
A one-woman musical about economics. Yes, really.
Guided by the Invisible Hand, Elf Lyons dissects the financial system through physical comedy, chaos, and song. With too many tax-deductible props, Elf will show you economics is actually really beautiful.
“Elf Lyons is unique. It is an excellent, wonderfully bizarre hour of comedy.” ★★★★★ The Voice
★★★★ Evening Standard, ★★★★ The Scotsman, ★★★★ The Times ★★★★ Funny Women ★★★★ One4Review ★★★★ ThreeWeeks ★★★★ Arthur’s Seat ★★★★ Wee Review ★★★★ Entertainment Focus ★★★★ The List
Set sails for laughs on the high seas! Laugh Out Proud XL is your must-see, cruise-themed comedy extravaganza where every punchline makes waves.
This show brings onboard the boldest queer voices and sea-sational humor. All hosted by the smart and sassy Boom cast member, Katie Nixon.
The monthly Amsterdam hit is at the BCCF for one massive cruise!
🏆 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee
🏆 Adelaide Fringe ‘Pick of the Fringe’ Winner
★★★★★ Funny Women, ★★★★★ Broadway Baby, ★★★★★ To Do List, ★★★★★ Three Weeks, ★★★★★ Voice Mag, ★★★★ The Scotsman, ★★★★ 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.
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!
Boom Chicago’s most loved alumni and friends return for one mega show. Scheduled to appear are Seth Meyers, Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso), Ike Barinholtz (The Studio), Derek Scott Mitchell (@letsdoubledutch), Josh Meyers, Pete Grosz, Jill Benjamin, Josie O’Reilly, Dave Buckman, Mike Orton Toliver, and our fantastic current mainstage cast. Today’s stars meet tomorrow’s stars in Shot of Improv XL— a high-energy, anything-goes comedy show.
Local legend Derek Scott Mitchell (@letsdoubledutch) joins the Boom Chicago mainstage cast for one night. The number one expat-Dutch comedy hero brings his sharp wit to the Boom stage and shares his stories. The Boom cast then transforms them into hilarious scenes, characters and even songs. What an opening event!
Boom Chicago’s all star cast is Meg Buzza, Matt Castellvi, Deshawn Mason, Laura Maynard, and Katie Nixon
Boom Chicago welcomes Pantomima Full, a.k.a. Alberto Casado and Rober Bodegas, to our stage. You may have seen them online, but for one night only they’re bringing their sketches and comedy to Amsterdam, LIVE.
Comedian Steve Treviño is “America’s Favorite Husband.” He can “speak wife fluently,” he never calls “the guys” for help on a home project, and he knows better than to “make his own decisions,” since decision-making is a privilege reserved solely for his wife, Renae.
Journalist/auteur/influencer/voetbal familie telg Nino Wilkes is de gastheer van drie bijzondere events met drie Ajax helden van 1995: Patrick Kluivert, Frank de Boer en Jari Litmanen.
Join us for an exciting live event to help make humor your superpower. In this fun, interactive, growth and networking event, Pep teaches you how and why.
Following a UK election – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar is back with European dates of his new politically-charged stand-up show. As seen and heard on The Mash Report (UK), Taskmaster (UK) and Pod Save the UK. ★★★★ The Guardian (UK)
Boom Chicago founder Andrew Moskos offers executive coaching programs, presentation training and improvisation-based leadership development.
Andrew coaches top business leaders who enjoy sparring with him to sharpen their own messages. He has helped CEOs like Margret Versteden (Bol.com), Stephen Corlette (180 Global), Victor Hoong (Riverflex) and Prime Minister Mark Rutte on their speeches, communication and presentation skills.
Boom Chicago co-founder Pep Rosenfeld has harnessed the lessons from his 30+ years of experience working with global organizations, to create his unique interactive keynote: How and Why to Find Your Work/Laugh Balance. Read more about this inspiring speaker here!
Events go better with Boom Chicago hosts. They’re certainly more fun. In addition to making people laugh, we inspire audiences, make invitation videos, host panels, and lead interactive activities. Boom Chicago has co-created hundreds of high-stakes meetings and conferences for most of the world’s best and most exciting companies!
Pep Rosenfeld penned one of the business books of the year: Work/Laugh Balance (published by A.W. Bruna). He and co-founder Andrew Moskos authored The 30 Most Important Years in Dutch History (published by Akashic Books), our hysterical book about the alumni of Boom Chicago and our 30 years in Amsterdam.
Gus Constantellis (he/they) is a gay, first-generation Greek American stand-up comedian and writer. His material draws heavily from his experiences with a large immigrant family, his Greek heritage, raunchy yet relatable dating stories, and his unique perspective on growing up in Brooklyn.
Kristin Key is best known for her appearances on NBC, including her debut on the talent show Last Comic Standing, where she finished sixth. Her videos on social media have more than 25 million views and she has more than 275,000 followers. She currently hosts the podcast Kristin Knows Blank.
Join us for an exciting live event to help make humor your superpower. In this fun, interactive, growth and networking event, Pep teaches you how and why.
Sammy Obeid comes back to Amsterdam for one night! Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and America’s Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan.
Join the VCV Circle for Sustainability and the Amsterdam Circle on January 29 for a comedy evening at Boom Chicago with special guest Anouk ter Laak, CEO at In Ovo Netherlands.
In “Karunesh Talwar Live”, Karunesh takes you on a hilarious journey through the everyday quirks and absurdities of life. Whether you`re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a night of pure entertainment, Karunesh Talwars` Live promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you in stitches.
I believe that we create our reality! Come and meet me for an evening! Bring a question you’re thinking about, a question you feel stuck with, or a question you’d like to get an answer to. We’ll see where the questions and answers take the evening!
Tight Five is the stage for fresh material and fresh faces in stand-up! This open mic brings emerging talent and bold new jokes every first Friday of the month.
Tell Amsterdam invites you to dive into a night of real stories told live, each month with a fresh theme.
It Takes Two brings double the laughs with a showcase of dynamic comedy duos! Join us the first Friday of the month at 7PM to see pairs take the stage, blending chemistry and comedy for a night of unforgettable two-person acts.
Troy Hawke, the alter ego of Milo McCabe, is a unique comedian. The Brit plays a hilarious character that brings every room down, as he proved at the Edinburgh Fringe, where he sold out every night. He was also brilliant at the Utrecht International Comedy Festival, The Comedy Store in Amsterdam and at Comedy Stop Haarlem.
Nate Jackson is blowing up as one of the fastest-growing comedians out there, thanks to his viral content on TikTok, where he’s racked up over 3 million followers and more than 500 million views globally. Whether it’s comedy clubs or theaters, Nate keeps selling out shows all across the world.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Juno Birch, the absolutely stunning outlandish blue alien who’d love nothing more than to speak to the manager of Earth. Juno travels the Earth and probes the absurdity of life on this planet, in her one woman stand-up comedy tour ‘Probed.’
“Lo que se permite, se repite” Es una experiencia colectiva de reflexión que permite detectar la extrema relevancia que le damos a lo insignificante y el poco valor que le otorgamos a lo verdaderamente importante. A través de la cercanía, la sinceridad, los argumentos contundentes y la gracia. Alejandra logra sumergirse en la intimidad de los asistentes, creando una poderosa conexión de reflexión y humor que te permitirá salir de tu rutina.
Adam Conover is a comedian and the creator, writer, and star of the hit series ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, an educational comedy that dispels common misconceptions. The New York Times calls it “one of history’s most entertaining shows dedicated to the art of debunking” and refers to Adam as a “genial provocateur.”
We’re looking for a detail-loving, organized and positive person to assist our Head of Sales & Events and help us keep the wheels turning smoothly behind the scenes. If you thrive in a dynamic, comedy-driven environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you!
Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, as Australian comedian, Vanessa Larry Mitchell takes you on a laugh-out-loud adventure of her trials and tribulations of parenting, dating and all things female.
In ‘tommedian’ Tiernan takes his audience on a whirlwind journey through his comic imagination. The show is full of theatrical flair and poetic influences. Expect an evening filled with bizarre characters, hilarious memories and absurd fantasies. As The Scotsman aptly described him: “A wild philosopher king.”
I believe that we create our reality! Come and meet me for an evening! Bring a question you’re thinking about, a question you feel stuck with, or a question you’d like to get an answer to. We’ll see where the questions and answers take the evening!
Over 4 engaging weeks, harness the power of improv and comedy to level up your presentations. Learn to captivate your audience, ease nerves, and deliver with confidence—all while having fun. Perfect for anyone ready to shine on stage or in the boardroom!
Self-help Singh, the alter ego of comedian Masood Boomgaard, came to life in a vision after Masood fell and hit his head while rushing to the bathroom to avoid the gut-related effects of a bad lamb vindaloo. Self-help Singh’s live show is a hilarious yet thought-provoking mix of stand-up comedy, parody and motivational speeches.
Join us for a monthly night of fresh, community-driven fun at our sketch comedy night, Boom @ Night. With a new “writers room” every month, you’ll experience unique sketches and solo acts that celebrate the talent and creativity within our community.
Boom Chicago’s interactive, tailored session helps (re)connect your team, your strategy, and your company.
Boom Chicago’s comedy-infused culture transformation.
Beleef hilarische avonden in Amsterdam bij Boom Chicago! Werk met ons samen en bied de ultieme comedy-ervaring aan. Wij werken samen met touroperators, wholesales en touroperators en bieden voucher agreements en online ticketverkoop. Integreer Boom Chicago in je reisprogramma’s voor een uitzonderlijke ervaring voor je klanten. Nieuwe partners zijn van harte welkom!
Was er maar iets dat echt leuk was om met je team te doen… Wacht, dat is er! We kunnen een privéavond creëren met eten, drinken, presentaties en een op maat gemaakte comedyshow over, en met, jouw mensen in de hoofdrol.
Boom Chicago lanceerde WTF Improv op woensdagen voor groepen vanaf zes personen. We kunnen garanderen dat iemand van jouw groep in deze (openbare) show te zien zal zijn. Krijg de video die je wilt zonder duur maatwerk of het huren van een heel theater!
Kijk niet alleen naar de comedy! Doe mee! Leer eerst de geheimen van improvisatie van een Boom Chicago acteur in een leuke en interactieve workshop. Dan is het tijd voor een drankje, gevolgd door een diner en de beroemde Boom Chicago comedy show, met jouw trainer in de hoofdrol!
De Grote Foto Challenge is de beste groepsactiviteit! Een perfecte mix van strategie, teamwork en plezier voor zowel competitieve als minder geëngageerde mensen. De uitdagingen zijn grappig en geïnspireerd op jouw mensen, producten en bedrijf. Geniet daarna van een drankje, een diner en een op maat gemaakte comedy awardshow met jouw foto’s in de hoofdrol!
Boom Chicago is looking for a part-time Marketing and Sales Assistant to help the department and sell more seats for each show. In addition to helping the Marketing Manager, this person tracks trends, analyzes audience demand, and is the one with a finger on the pulse of each show’s popularity.
David Cross hardly needs an introduction, considering his impressive track record in the comedy world. He has been performing stand-up shows since he was 17, formed the sketch group Cross Comedy, and starred in ‘Mr. Show‘, ‘Arrested Development‘, ‘Modern Family‘ and much more. His performances often mix political commentary with satire.
Zijn jullie er klaar voor om de cookie-cutter bruiloft te dumpen en een viering te omarmen die net zo uniek en levendig is als jullie liefdesverhaal? Zoek niet verder, want Boom Chicago is hier om jullie wildste trouwdromen waar te maken!
Bedrijfsevenementen en -feesten, visiting comedians, conferenties, lezingen, diploma-uitreikingen, prijsuitreikingen, showcases, concerten, dansevenementen, stand-up shows, dragshows, workshops, bedrijfsevenementen, verjaardagsfeestjes, bar mitswa’s en bruiloften!
Kyla Cobbler is taking the world of comedy by storm. The Cork native and Barcelona resident brings freshness to the scene with her unique connection to the audience. Her honest and deep storytelling style has made her the big new talent you don’t want to miss.
Welcome to Slide Slam: World Championship of PowerPoint Karaoke. Come witness the competitive art of improvised presentations, where seven seasoned presenters and one audience wildcard will attempt to persuasively present a PowerPoint deck they have never seen before.
Presentator en Ballenjongen-auteur Nino Wilkes brengt dit jaar een onvergetelijke comedyserie naar Boom Chicago, met elke maand een nieuwe beroemde gast. Deze november wordt hij vergezeld door de enige echte Bridget Maasland!
We houden het Pride-feest gaande met een avond vol queer comedy elke eerste donderdag van de maand! Deze open mic is open voor iedereen die zich identificeert als onderdeel van de LGBTQIA+ gemeenschap. Standup, muziek, drag, poppen, PowerPoint- alles mag. Gehost door Katie Nixon.
Absoluut de beste stand up comedy van Amsterdam! Je kunt niet op tegen 5 sterren op Trip Advisor! en 4.9 sterren op Google! Zo grappig zijn we! Eerst uit eten in de stad. Daarna Comedy Embassy bij Boom Chicago!
Boom Chicago improvisatoren en Amsterdamse topacteurs bundelen hun krachten op het podium om te doen waar ze allebei goed in zijn. De acteurs acteren. De improvisatoren improviseren, maar tegelijkertijd! Onze komieken kennen de scène niet en moeten de helft van de show verzinnen. Wat eruit komt is hysterisch!
Het is niet de uitkomst die we wilden, maar hier zijn we dan. Huil niet. Lach met Pep en Greg tijdens een laatste politieke comedyshow waarin ze uitleggen wat er is gebeurd. We beloven dat het beter zal voelen om samen in dezelfde kamer te zijn.
Wat als we gasten zouden vragen om waargebeurde en tragische verhalen uit hun leven te vertellen? Zou het publiek echt lachen? Het antwoord was een volmondig ja… zelfs meer dan bij andere shows! We hebben er zelfs een wiskundige formule over gemaakt: Tragedie + Tijd = Komedie.
Dit is een grappige show over het moment! Technologiebedrijven en een nieuwe generatie experts en beïnvloeders vormen ons op nieuwe manieren. Sociale media, AI en de smartphone hebben onze manier van denken en verbinden veranderd. Willen we stoppen? Waarom kunnen we niet wegkijken van onze schermen?
Een volledig geïmproviseerde comedyshow gebaseerd op waargebeurde, grappige verhalen van Boom Chicago castleden. Die verhalen veranderen voor je ogen in geweldige scènes en hysterische liedjes! Je zult niet geloven dat het geïmproviseerd is! Lange vorm improvisatie op zijn best!
It’s giving vibes, it’s giving jokes, it’s giving free shots. Een late avond, hilarische improvisatieshow met veel drank. Het is feest! Gratis shots voor goede suggesties!
Boom Chicago verbaast het publiek al 30 jaar met onze comedy, en nu tillen we het naar een hoger niveau. WTF Improv gaat over mensen in het publiek, geïnspireerd door live interviews. Wil je meespelen in de show? Dat kan!
Deze snelle, grappige avond vol comedy heeft Boom Chicago beroemd gemaakt! Onze topcast maakt jou (en zichzelf) aan het lachen terwijl obers drankjes naar je tafel brengen. Het is een geweldige avond uit!
Hier begint het allemaal! Een opwindende achtweekse cursus voor beginners van alle achtergronden. Doe mee om je zelfvertrouwen en performancevaardigheden te vergroten of om je aan te sluiten bij een leuke community.
Get ready for the third incredible edition! Action-packed entertainment, edge-of-your-seat matches plus stand up from the hilarious Matt Castellvi. The first two sold out… for great reason!
Stand-up comedienne Maisie Adam is coming to the Netherlands for the first time. On Wednesday 22 January 2025, the British comedian will perform her new show ‘Appraisal’ at Boom Chicago Amsterdam.
Dine at Hard Rock Cafe and watch an improv comedy show! Get a combined ticket for a meal and entertainment with a skip-the-line pass to Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam and a show at Boom Chicago! This package offers a mix of delicious food and top-notch entertainment in Amsterdam.
Live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Jimeoin returns with a hilarious evening of World-Class stand-up on his brilliantly funny new tour show ‘Who’s Your Man?!’ Jimeoin’s cheeky and superbly observed sense of humour has won him many awards, with his wide appeal and great craic keeping audiences in stitches across the globe.
Boom Chicago is seeking a talented and highly motivated freelance Graphic Designer! We offer an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. If you have a knack for crafting stunning digital and print assets and a passion for comedy and theater, this is your chance to shine.
A hysterical evening of queer comedy every first Thursday of the month! See the best queer talent in Amsterdam and mix it up with stand-up comedy, musical numbers, improv, storytelling, and the occasional drag superstar. Hosted by the fantastic Katie Nixon. Happy hour is 20:30-21:30… half price all drinks!
You can’t beat 5 stars on Trip Advisor! and 4.9 stars on Google! We’re that funny!
At 22:15 every Friday and Saturday all year round (plus some Tuesdays and Sundays in the summer), you get four great comedians on one top bill! First grab some dinner somewhere. Then head to the Comedy Embassy at Boom Chicago!
De broers Jansen – cabaretier Dolf en wetenschapsjournalist Jim – komen naar Boom Chicago om hun nieuwe boek live te presenteren.
I was told to write something to market my new show Loophole, but to be honest, I don’t think you’re going to decide whether to buy a ticket or not based on this half-arsed collection of words.
So, really, all I need to do is reach the required 50 characters.
Zing mee met het vrolijkste koor van Amsterdam: van Alberti tot Shaffy.
Once starting out as a budding math teacher, Zainab nevertheless found her true calling on stage in Los Angeles, where her first stand-up comedy performance was an instant success. Since then, she has been unstoppable!
Get ready for Moulin Boom – A Booming Drag Revue at Chicago Boom Amsterdam on September 2nd! Experience a spellbinding fusion of drag and burlesque, featuring dazzling queens from the UK, Australia, Asia, and Europe. This drag extravaganza promises to ignite the stage and leave you breathless.
Join Creed Bratton, beloved star of The Office, for an unforgettable evening of comedy and music. Experience his sharp wit and eclectic sound as he performs songs from his new album Tao Pop, blending humor, storytelling, and heartfelt melodies in a night that celebrates his extraordinary journey through entertainment.
Northern Irish comedian Shane Todd returns to Boom Chicago Amsterdam this autumn for a solo show as part of his new Full House tour. Ticket sales start on Friday 9 August at 10am via Ticketmaster.
Curious about improv? Let us give you a taste! Join us for a 2-hour session led by Boom Chicago actors, specially designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Experience the excitement of improvisation in a safe and inclusive space where you can explore and try new things. No prior experience is necessary!
Get ready for a fast-paced, hilarious night of comedy that has made Boom Chicago famous! Our top cast will have you (and themselves) laughing out loud, all while our friendly waiters brings the drinks to your table. Don’t miss this unforgettable Pride Edition!
Get ready for a fast-paced, hilarious night of comedy that has made Boom Chicago famous! Our top cast will have you (and themselves) laughing out loud, all while our friendly waiters brings the drinks to your table. Don’t miss this unforgettable Pride Edition!
Boom Chicago has been dazzling audiences with our comedy for 30 years, and now we’re kicking it up a notch with WTF Improv, featuring a local LGBTQ+ icon (TBA) telling great stories. This show is inspired by these live interviews. The cast then creates original characters, scenes, and songs on the spot!
The sharp and talented Boom Chicago cast creates new scenes, stories, and songs inspired by a story — and each other. One 28 July, we’re thrilled to welcome a queer storyteller (TBA) on stage with us, adding a unique and vibrant perspective to our performance.
Join Micky as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne.
Fans get the chance to converse with Lyle live on stage as they share their hopes, dreams, and anything else in the recesses of their mind with the internet’s favorite gecko and unlicensed therapist. It will be an unpredictable evening as the audience journeys with a gecko into the unknown.
Brendan’s intimate and very funny solo show is back in Amsterdam! Theaterkrant gushes ‘A very witty and very moving show…. Hunt is a great storyteller who works towards a very sensitive ending with wonderfully placed jokes!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 18 July
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Boom Chicago co-founder Pep Rosenfeld is joined by award-winning entrepreneur Ron Simpson. Together they host an evening focusing on cringe-free personal branding. With (horror) stories, things to do, things never to do, interactive activities, and plenty of laughs, Pep and Ron will show you how to make a confident impression.
In the November edition of Boom for Business Live, we use our trademark mix of humor, information and engaging activities to wrestle with handling surprises and managing change. If your organization is not already facing this important topic, they soon will!
Fans get the chance to converse with Lyle live on stage as they share their hopes, dreams, and anything else in the recesses of their mind with the internet’s favorite gecko and unlicensed therapist. It will be an unpredictable evening as the audience journeys with a gecko into the unknown.
What if we asked guests to tell true and tragic stories from their lives? Would the audience actually laugh? The answer was a resounding yes… even more than at other shows! We even made a mathematical formula about it: Tragedy + Time = Comedy. The shows sold out so we’re back!
Double the duo, double the fun! Dick Nixon and Pussy Catstellvi (Boom cast members Katie Nixon and Matt Castellvi) team up with Digital Soul (Jos Dirkx and Emmy award-winning musician, Sacha Hoedemaker) for characters, songs, freestyling and improvising with AI.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 16 July
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
After sold-out shows last summer in Madrid, Paris, Barcelona, and Porto, Liss Pereira and Ricardo Quevedo are coming to Amsterdam for the first time!!! Recharged and with a new show where they will be testing and showcasing new material for their upcoming comedy specials for Netflix.
Angelo Tsarouchas, the Funny Greek, is back with his show “Skits and Wits”. His new observations blended with his erratic home life and travel bring back the hilarity of everyday living in an ever-changing world.
Tools, tricks, and techniques for improvising in the style of Stephen Sondheim with members of The Improvised Sondheim Project Jeff Bouthiette and Liz Joynt Sandberg!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 14 July
🕒 Time: 13:00-16:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Tools, tricks, and techniques for improvising in the style of Stephen Sondheim with members of The Improvised Sondheim Project Jeff Bouthiette and Liz Joynt Sandberg!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 July
🕒 Time: 13:00-16:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Five times a year, Pep Rosenfeld welcomes our business community for exciting, interactive events with inspiring guests from a variety of backgrounds. The after-work program combines eye-opening insights, comedy, storytelling, and interactive activities we won’t call interactivities. Of course drinks are served.
I was told to write something to market my new show Loophole, but to be honest, I don’t think you’re going to decide whether to buy a ticket or not based on this half-arsed collection of words.
So, really, all I need to do is reach the required 50 characters.
Catch the incredible Urooj live in Amsterdam on 23rd June from 6PM at Boom Chicago!
Rhys Nicholson’s passion for live performance has earned them global acclaim, including a Netflix special and roles on “RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under” and Netflix’s “The Imperfects.” In 2023, they toured the award-winning show “Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!” and released their first book, “Dish,” in November.
Carlos Ballarta presenta su nuevo stand-up comedy “Tlatoani” (El que habla), un espectáculo lleno de risas, reflexiones y anécdotas hilarantes. Este show toca fibras sensibles del gentilicio latinoamericano con humor negro y mucho sarcasmo.
Boom Chicago launched WTF Improv on Wednesdays for groups as small as six people. We can guarantee that someone from your group will be featured in this (public) show. Get the video you want without expensive tailoring or renting an entire theater!
Experience unforgettable laughter in Amsterdam at Boom Chicago! Partner with us to offer the ultimate comedy experience. We collaborate with tour operators, wholesalers, and travel agencies, providing voucher agreements and online ticket sales. Integrate Boom Chicago into your itineraries for an exceptional client experience. New partners welcome!
Dutch actress and presenter Jelka van Houten joins the current cast on stage to open the 2024 Boom Chicago Comedy Festival! All proceeds from this event will be donated to InterActing, Boom Chicago’s non-profit theater school for teenagers with autism.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 11 July
🕒 Time: 20:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
In his new show, Josh Berry explores his own fragile masculinity and the inner vestiges of his subconscious through a plethora of characters and impressions.
The Complete Toolkit Hamilton, the improvised hip-opera! A record-breaking Broadway rap musical. This workshop will teach you how to improvise sets in that style! Improvised raps, improvised songs, rap battles, rhyming edits, group scenes. Don’t miss your shot!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 14 July
🕒 Time: 11:00-15:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
This workshop will cover the basic building blocks of improvised rap, how to find your flow, how to successfully rhyme and land punchlines in improvised songs, all while keeping things fun, stress-free, chill and relaxed.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 July
🕒 Time: 13:00-16:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
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.
🗓️ Date: Friday, 19 July
🕒 Time: 19:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Presenter and Ballenjongen author Nino Wilkes brings an unforgettable comedy series to Boom Chicago this year, featuring a new famous guest each month. This November, he’s joined by the one and only Bridget Maasland!
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of laughter at Boom Chicago, the ultimate destination for comedy enthusiasts! At Boom Chicago, we guarantee an evening of non-stop entertainment with a high-energy performance that combines lightning-fast improvisation, razor-sharp writing, and live music, all skillfully crafted by our talented main stage cast.
GOOD BOY is een hedendaags coming of age verhaal. Jürgen Theuns vertelt, speelt en zingt het verhaal van zijn leven, bijgestaan door de acteur Valentijn Banga die Jürgen als puber speelt.
Larry’s been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it. Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.
Hailing from the vibrant world of Turkish TV and cinema, Okan is not only a charismatic actor but also a stand-up sensation.
Roel en Jos verlaten hun Plakshot-woonkamer en gaan het theater in. De democratie ligt onder vuur, het klimaat gaat naar de klote en Jos weigert nog steeds de afwas te doen. De broers bespreken de grote maatschappelijke uitdagingen van dit moment.
📆 Date: Tuesday, 16 July
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Ditch the cookie-cutter wedding and embrace a celebration as vibrant as your love story! We’re not just LGBTQ+ friendly. We’re LGBTQ+ proud! We also love straight people! Use our 30 years of experience to create something special. We’re not just a venue. We’re passionate creatives!
Michela Giraud is one of the most popular Italian stand-up comedians. She started performing in 2015 and thanks to her brilliant and sarcastic humor, she ended up on TV after just a few months in the comedy show “Colorado”.
New York comedians Natalie Cuomo and Dan LaMorte recently got married, but why go on a traditional honeymoon when you can tour European comedy clubs together? Thus, the idea for “The Funnymoon Tour” was born, with the duo performing shows together across Europe.
Welcome to Slide Slam: The World Championship of PowerPoint Karaoke. Come witness the competitive art of improvised presentations, where seven seasoned presenters and one audience wildcard will attempt to persuasively present a PowerPoint deck they have never seen before.
Really big screens | Great atmosphere | Table Service | Lots of fun!
We welcome all fans to Boom Chicago for the biggest game of the year! Come if you support England, Spain or Holland! Enjoy the commentary in English!
Come with your friends and watch the game in an atmosphere that is fun and full (and you can be guaranteed a seat). Why fight for service at the bar, when our waiters will bring drinks to your table?
Improv comes from Chicago (like Boom Chicago), but these days there are exciting comedy scenes in great and shitty cities all over the world! The BCCF has assembled hysterical improv superstars from different countries who all share a love for comedy and improvisation!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20 July
🕒 Time: 21:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
This long-running show features comedians, thinkers, and storytellers giving you the tightest and most interesting PowerPoint presentations you’ve ever seen. Filled with lots of laughs for sure, and you might even learn something!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20 July
🕒 Time: 19:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
This comedy show is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’ll get. Get your tickets now to be a hipster who can brag you saw it first!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20 July
🕒 Time: 17:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
With over 20 million views online, MC Hammersmith is a multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian. Be astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his good upbringing. This is hilarious and utterly unbelievable!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 July
🕒 Time: 21:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
A United Nations of comedy featuring top stand-up comedians from all around the world. You will see these people soon on Netflix, and one will probably be a prime minister!
🗓️ Date: Friday, 19 July
🕒 Time: 21:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
The Boom Chicago Academy’s hysterical house teams perform together in one laugh-filled show. This is the perfect ending to a great comedy festival. Drinking continues late into the night! We’re comedians and actors. We don’t work on Mondays!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 21 July
🕒 Time: 20:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
A bunch of local comedy duos join forces with Chicago comedy legends, Liz Joynt Sandberg and Jeff Bouthiette for a night of scripted scenes, big costumes and a lot of wigs. It’s Chicago aan de Amstel!
🗓️ Date: Monday, 15 July
🕒 Time: 21:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
When Boom Chicago started in 1993, the Amsterdam comedy scene was small. 30+ years later we can devote a whole night to top local talent. Come ready to laugh!
🗓️ Date: Monday, 15 July
🕒 Time: 19:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
After their debut at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe, UICF Comedy Talent Award finalist Nadine Froughi and two-time Funny Women semi-finalist Emily Higginson perform their stand-up meets character show! One of them’s mouthy, one of them’s broad—and both are funny as f*ck.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 18 July
🕒 Time: 19:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Boom@Night returns to bring you Amsterdam’s most unhinged late-night talk show. Featuring Bird State — Amsterdam’s #1 sketch comedy group — and a range of surprise guests. Get ready for a funny night of alt-comedy with music, standup comedy, and more!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 18 July
🕒 Time: 21:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Of course, Boom Chicago comes from Chicago, but improv comedy itself comes from Chicago. This is your chance to see a showcase of the Windy City’s top improvisational comedy talents. Featuring Wolftown, Stir Friday Night and Baby Wine. Learn those names!
🗓️ Date: Friday, 12 July
🕒 Time: 19:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
The West Coast comedy scene is blowing up! This big night features some of the hottest LA stand-ups (Joy Mamey, Sami Weister, Ross Copeland, Elyssa Phillips and Josh Lanzet)!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 July
🕒 Time: 19:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
A devilishly funny comedy program that doesn’t fit into an hour. This 75-minute extravanganza features stand-up comedians getting messed with, improv, animation, video sketch, and live sketch all hosted by the MOST FAMOUS Hollywood STAR: Herbert S. Tuttleton.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 July
🕒 Time: 23:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
InterActing is our program for teenagers with autism. This show features our senior group: individuals who may not consider themselves natural performers. But trust us, the magic they create is awesome! If you know someone with autism, bring them!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 14 July
🕒 Time: 17:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
This format celebrates the funniest of the worst of people. We’ve all been one. We all have one. Now it’s time to laugh at them! Top comedians tell their best A-HOLE stories and then TRY to redeem themselves! This will restore your faith in humanity!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20 July
🕒 Time: 22:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Five comics from the Indian sub-continent, now living in the Netherlands, come together with hot bits and spicy jokes about their lives and more. It’s Dutch expat comedy with a global perspective!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 21 July
🕒 Time: 17:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Watch these Amsterdam comedy scientists create laughs from their personal experiences and crazy perspectives. Comedy is one part science and one part art. The creation is magic!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 21 July
🕒 Time: 16:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Celebrate the comedy richness of the Amsterdam improv scene. The local comedy community has never been this funny!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 21 July
🕒 Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
The unshockable American comedian Carly Blair and Sally Porter, England’s leading (and only) dominatrix-standup talk about dating, relationships, and sex Sex SEX! At the end, ask the uninhibited comedians for their wise and possibly dubious advice. Follow it at your own risk.
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 21 July
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
West Coast comedy representing! This big bill features some of the hottest LA stand-ups (David Sweetman, Sami Sutker, Shea Freeman and Maxi Witrak) together on one stage!
🗓️ Date: Friday, 12 July
🕒 Time: 21:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Nimesh Patel is known for the high level of his jokes and his tremendous work ethic. This combination has made him one of the fastest-growing comedians in the American circuit. He now sells out not only prominent comedy clubs but also large theaters.
Ted Lasso creator and star Brendan Hunt returns for his hilarious solo performance Five Years in Amsterdam. Who was Brendan Hunt before Ted Lasso came along? And how did he transform from a shy dork from Chicago to the remarkably flamboyant, D-list celebrity?
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 17 July
🕒 Time: 20:00
📍 Location: Amstel 115 /125
Catherine Cohen is best known for her hit Netflix comedy special THE TWIST…? SHE’S GORGEOUS, which premiered earlier this year. The same live show won her the coveted title of Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in 2019.
This is a funny show about right now! Tech companies and a new generation of experts and influencers are shaping us in new ways. Social media, AI and the smartphone have changed how we think and connect. Do we want to stop? Why can’t we look away from our screens?
Boom Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Creative Content Producer and Social Media Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing engaging content strategies across various media and platforms, as well as managing our social media presence.
Jake Lambert is going on his first national tour! Described as “a joke machine” by The Telegraph, Jake will talk about trying to navigate his way through everyday life, his fear of being normal, and asking why we all feel the need to ask strangers what breed their dogs are.
From July 11 to 21, Amsterdam will host the fourth Boom Chicago Comedy Festival, featuring 35 shows and 160 performers from 12 countries. Enjoy stand-up, improv, sketch, and LGBTQ+ shows, plus workshops and after-parties.
Embark on a comedic journey that transcends borders and tickles the expat soul with “Niet Normaal” – the expat comedy experience like no other! Join us for our hilarious lineup of Matt Castellvi and Robert Mac.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 16 July
🕒 Time: 20:30
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Brendan’s intimate and very funny solo show is back in Amsterdam Theaterkrant gushes: ‘A very witty and very moving show…. Hunt is a great storyteller who works towards a very sensitive ending with wonderfully placed jokes‘
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 18 July
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Rayen Panday, a veteran of Comedytrain, presents a segment from his show ‘Karma,’ he’s currently touring his seventh national comedy show. Victor Luis van Es, known for his genuine storytelling and humor, fearlessly tackles tough topics and personal experiences.
🗓️ Date: Friday, 19 July
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
This is what the festival is all about! The fantastic Brendan Hunt, David Elsendoorn, and Rayen Panday join the Boom Chicago cast for one night only! Shot of Improv is a fan favorite, running nonstop since 1996. Great suggestions earn free shots!
🗓️ Date: Friday, 19 July
🕒 Time: 22:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
This fabulous queer comedy spectacle includes stand-up from Yanjaa Westgate & Sinead Walsh, improv from Chicago’s famous Baby Wine, drag queens Kameleon and Neon Noire, and summer camp-inspired games. All hosted by the smart and sassy Boom cast member Katie Nixon.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 July
🕒 Time: 22:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Boom improvisers and top Amsterdam actors join forces onstage. The actors act. The improvisers improvise, but at the same time! Our comedians don’t know the scene, and have to make up their half of the show. What comes out is hysterical!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 July
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
You’re born, you’re in it, you’re dead! Symbolically! Kind of! Don’t think about it right now. Right now, stay present in this moment. Stay. Present. Purchase. A. Ticket. A sort of surreal, partially interactive, dark and maybe moving comedy show.
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 14 July
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Get ready for a hysterical evening of laughter! Ladies Night Out is the ultimate comedy extravaganza, designed exclusively for the fabulous women who know how to have a good time (and men who are smarter than the aaaaverage bear)!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20 July
🕒 Time: 20:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
Featuring MC Hammersmith, Freestyle Love Supreme’s Anthony Veneziale, and Boom cast members, hip-hop meets improv in a groundbreaking comedy extravaganza! Brace yourself for an electrifying fusion of freestyle rap and sharp humor where quick-witted performers transform audience suggestions into unscripted masterpieces.
🗓️ Date: Friday, 12 July
🕒 Time: 20:00
📍 Location: Rozengracht 117
A show by the popular comedian Brad Williams is a burst of energy. Honest, crude, and edgy humor combined with inspiring observations about disabilities, relationships, sex, and race make for electrifying performances, in which Williams proves that everyone can overcome their shortcomings.
Locura es el cuarto unipersonal de Led Varela, un paseo por su mente donde hablará sobre ir a terapia, las extrañas prácticas de los mormones, conocer a celebridades en vivo, los documentales de animales y muchos temas más que te dejarán felizmente consternado camino a casa cuando regreses del show.
Experience the most captivating and dazzling show of the Pride week as an award-winning unique impersonator from Finland arrives to Amsterdam – a night of extravagance, iconic stars, glam and fab!
David Elsendoorn aka ‘Jan Maas’ from the hit Apple TV series Ted Lasso joins the cast of Boom Chicago for one night only! Last Minute Stand-Ins is the show where quick-witted comedy and serious theater collide.
After his sold-out International ‘Cheers to that!’ tour, Luke Kidgell is back on the road with his brand-new show ‘Happy Hour!’ Luke has amassed over 3.5 Million fans online for his viral stand-up videos, often showcasing outrageous and quick witted crowd interactions.
Louie Cordon aka “Boom Chicago’s Cast Cutie” invites you for a night of mischief, fun, and really good times by doing the unthinkable – uniting the theater’s cast, alumni, and staff to create an evening extravaganza like none other.
Tova Leigh captured the world with her bold, brutally honest stories about issues that resonate with many women. Hot flashes, the hurried woman syndrome, the secret to a healthy marriage (sleeping in separate rooms): everything related to marriage, menopause, sagging breasts, night sweats, feminism, and the decline of her libido!
Tiny Theatre is a curated night of original monologues performed live by actors, accompanied by a musician. It’s Orange Theatre Company’s way of giving a stage to new writing and performing artists. It’s fun, lowkey, and inspiring for creatives, theatre-lovers, and everyone who likes a good story.
Check out the full list of fantastic alumni of Boom Chicago.
Le Dam Qui Rit – The first French-speaking comedy club in Amsterdam is celebrating its 2nd anniversary on the 24th of April at Boom Chicago!
Join this Boom for Business Live and High Tech Campus event for an interactive evening for internationals and newcomers about mistakes and lessons that come from those uncomfortable intercultural exchanges.
Ashley Gavin is a stand up comedian based in New York City. She’s been featured on Netflix is a Joke, Hulu, Comedy Central, but is best known for her viral crowd work videos on TikTok and her top charting podcast We’re Having Gay Sex.
Join us for an electrifying night of Arabic electronic music with the talented Lebanese duet band, Joozoor accompanied by the talented Odette Hayas!
Jessica Kirson is a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 200 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together.
Join this Boom for Business Live, High Tech Campus, and Ravecruitment event for an interactive evening for internationals and newcomers about mistakes and lessons that come from those uncomfortable intercultural exchanges.
A late night, fast-paced hilarious improv show with lots of drinking with special guest Wilko Terwijn. It’s a party! Free shots for good suggestions!
Dysfunctional teams are a challenge in definitions of the word. They are a challenge, as in difficult, putting our patience and good nature to the test. Bad communication and bad culture are draining, and output is stunted. And if you don’t know who the problem is… it might be you!
Dysfunctional teams are a challenge in definitions of the word. They are a challenge, as in difficult, putting our patience and good nature to the test. Bad communication and bad culture are draining, and output is stunted. And if you don’t know who the problem is… it might be you!
Join us for an interactive evening for internationals and newcomers about mistakes and lessons that come from those uncomfortable intercultural exchanges. Part stand up comedy, part quiz and part storytelling, Pep Rosenfeld hosts an evening of hilarious bloopers and eye opening insights.
Boom founder Pep Rosenfeld is joined on stage by The Next Web founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten to host an insightful and funny event about an underappreciated business trait: faking it. These two successful entrepreneurs explain that it’s not all talent, timing and finances. Sometimes you also need to pretend.
Set boundaries. Find peace. It sounds so simple, but Sashi Perera calls bullsh*t.
Rafi Bastos is a comedian who has carved out a permanent place in the American stand-up scene with his witty, intelligent, and relatable humor. He is a frequent guest at legendary clubs such as the Comedy Cellar in New York, the Laugh Factory, and the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles.
Join this Boom for Business Live and Ravecruitment event for an interactive evening for internationals and newcomers about mistakes and lessons that come from those uncomfortable intercultural exchanges.
Boom founder Pep Rosenfeld is joined on stage by The Next Web founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten to host an insightful and funny event about an underappreciated business trait: faking it. These two successful entrepreneurs explain that it’s not all talent, timing and finances. Sometimes you also need to pretend.
Liam Withnail, Tiff Stevenson, and Andre De Freitas star in Up & Comic Soul, the UK and Europe’s hottest and best up-and-coming comedians.
Max Angioni arriva per la primissima volta ad Amsterdam con il suo nuovo show ANCHE MENO.
Η 4η κοινή stand up comedy παράσταση του Βύρωνα Θεοδωρόπουλου και του Μιχάλη Μαθιουδάκη.
This revue, with its spectacular array of acts, has been curated to both delight and horror. Prepare to be amazed by our acrobats, mesmerized by vintage show ponies, and haunted by the creatures of the night.
Morgan Jay has Italian-Brazilian roots and is a unique voice in the comedy world. With his mix of music and comedy full of audience interaction, he is already a celebrated performer in the Los Angeles comedy scene.
In the last year Irish comedy superstar Shane Todd has sold out shows across America & Canada, been tour support for Kevin Hart and enjoyed continued success with his hugely popular Tea With Me podcast.
Troy Bond is a comedian and writer based in New York City, known for his sharp crowd work skills, first-rate joke writing and tongue-in-cheek impressions that helped to build his fast-growing audience of more than 3M across social platforms.
The Grinch stole our heat!!! Unfortunately, we can’t get it fixed over the holidays. This means that our Christmas Bar is closed early this year. We will be back for shows and drinks as scheduled on January 5. See you in January! Merry Christmas and a Booming 2024!
Give the gift of laughter with a Boom Chicago Academy class! Unleash creativity and build confidence— a unique present that sparks joy and lasting memories.
“Catnip for Comedy Fans!” Our new book is the story of Boom Chicago’s legacy in Amsterdam as told by our founders and most famous alumni.
The German-Italian sketch comedian Laura Ramoso is coming to the Netherlands for the first time! Ramoso is known for her hilarious imitations on social media, she sells out theaters worldwide and receives rave reviews.
With her fast-paced, provocative stand-up, Grace Campbell is one of the UK’s most talked-about new comedians. She is also a writer and producer, conquering the UK with her sharp tongue and witty humor. She is on a constant mission to challenge and undermine all those in power and existing conventions.
Senhit, an Italian-Eritrean and citizen of the world, known for her eclectic talent and her extraordinary ability to express emotions through music, accompanied by the LGBTQ+ choir from Bologna “Komos”, with the production of Placido Simone and Massimo Zanotti and with the contribution of Gigi Barocco for mixing and mastering.
Join the VCV Circle for Sustainability and the Amsterdam Circle on January 29 for a comedy evening at Boom Chicago with special guest Anouk ter Laak, CEO at In Ovo Netherlands.
Don’t just watch the fun! Get active! First learn the secrets of improvisation from a Boom Chicago actor in a fun and interactive workshop. Then it’s time for drinks, dinner and the famous Boom Chicago improv comedy show, starring your trainer!
Akaash Singh is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. His career took off with many television shows including MTV’s “Guy Code” and “Wild’n Out,” Netflix’s “Brown Nation,” and HBO’s “The Leftovers”.
Paul Smith is back with a brand new tour! ‘Joker’ is his biggest and funniest tour show to date in which the scouse funny man mixes his trade mark audience interaction with more hilarious true stories from his everyday life.
Boom Chicago is expanding our front-of-house team! We’re looking for flexible, charming and experienced bartenders, servers and hosts. We are always improving and we ask the same of our staff. We stop at nothing to give our guests a night to remember.
Comedy is at the center of what we do. Comedians are funny people to work with and humor is part of our DNA. Life is better when you laugh! We are looking for an Operations Manager to assist us with make it even better!
Expect chuckles and chills as Boom Chicago’s Simon Lukacs hosts a night of horror-inspired improv comedy to celebrate the Halloween Spooky Season – featuring some of Amsterdam’s finest improvisers.
Adding tailored content to your team building day enhances the experience and make it more engaging and meaningful for your team members. We can customize the activities, discussions, and exercises to align with the specific goals, interests, and dynamics of your team.
Comedy is a secret weapon for communication. It opens closed mental doors and lets new information and ideas slip through. We offer executive coaching programs, presentational skills trainings and improvisation-based leadership development.
Mark your calendars for November 7th in Amsterdam, Rozengracht and join us for an afternoon of engaging talks, panel discussions and presentations on creating opportunities for people on the Autism spectrum to become more visible, with a special focus on their representation in the Dutch media.
Get everyone on their feet to learn the basics of improvisation. We focus on topics like listening, saying yes to ideas and loving every idea for a minute. Hey… Those skills are also important in the workplace! Could this be more than just having fun? Shhh, we won’t tell. It is easy to follow a workshop with dinner, drinks and a show!
Boom Chicago’s flagship team building activity involves groups going out into Amsterdam (or on location) to compete and complete photo and video challenges for points and prizes. After an energy-filled awards ceremony, you keep the wonderful photos everyone takes of each other to use for future bonding events!
There is so much you can do with custom videos. Comedy always makes internal and external campaigns better! No one ever wishes things were duller.
Un ingenioso y simpático payaso que incorpora efectos de sonido y música creando un espectáculo en su género. Platanito show es una función interactiva, en donde la diversión está presente, donde el público participa animadamente y se integra al mejor ambiente, sin ser ridiculizado o evidenciado.
Boom Chicago has been amazing audiences with our comedy for 30 years, and now we’re taking it to the next level. WTF Improv is about people in the audience, inspired by live interviews. Want to be in the show? You can!
MC Hammersmith is a multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian. He is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class west London. You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.
Comedian and actor Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent (NBC), where he finished in second place. Since then, Drew has amassed millions of followers on social media while touring the world nonstop to sold out audiences.
If your ticket reads 20:00, the show has been rescheduled to 19:00. Please check your email and look for the sender Greenhouse Talent. Ryan Long is an NYC Comedian who has amassed more than 100 million views with his viral digital shorts, and is currently the host of popular podcast ‘The Boyscast’.
Seann has starred in series 1-3 of The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Netflix’s Flinch, Live At The Apollo (BBC2), Tonight at The London Palladium (ITV), Celebrity Juice (ITV2), Virtually Famous (C4), Comedians Solve World Problems (Comedy Central) and has made regular appearances on The Jonathan Ross Show.
Josh Wolf is a comedian, actor and NY Times Bestselling author best known for his work as a round table guest and writer on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and “After Lately.”
Back after his last sold-out show at Boom Chicago, David Nihill mixes Irish comedy, storytelling and book recommendations in his new show Shelf Help.
RuPaul’s Drag Race stars, Tina Burner, Scarlet Envy, and Alexis Michelle, star in Witch Perfect, an all-live singing parody of the cult classic film, Hocus Pocus.
German-born-NYC-raised comedian & actress (Overwatch, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Homeland, Red Dwarf) Lucie Pohl brings you her brand new standup hour to say sorry for being German, a woman, & also just being. This show will probably be funny, and if it’s not Lucie would like to apohlogize in advance.
Join Las Culturistas themselves, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, for the first ever live episodes of their critically acclaimed podcast in the great continent of Europe! Special guests to be announced!
In de intieme setting van Boom Chicago’s theater aan de Rozengracht speelt Najib een mix van hilarische nieuwe verhalen en bestaand materiaal. Dit is een unieke kans om er bij te zijn. Wees snel want met slechts twee voorstellingen zijn de kaarten zo weg! (Show is in Dutch)
Facu Díaz ha decidido volver al stand up para entretener a los seres humanos mientras todo arde a su alrededor.
Promoter turned waiter turned bartender turned tech, Brian Tjon Ajong is a multi-hyphenate!
Our 3rd Annual Boom Chicago Comedy Festival has something for everyone: from improv to stand-up to cabaret, innovative variety shows, and a queer comedy night, all featuring the hottest comedy stars of yesteryear and tomorrow!
Ted Lasso‘s ‘Jan Maas’ joins the mainstage cast for one very funny night at Music Improv Spectacular. David, who plays the brutally honest Dutch soccer player, will tell stories from his life and from life on the TV show to inspire the cast to improvise characters, scenes and even songs.
Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the upcoming Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name, published by Gallery Books.
A secret world premiere from Brendan Hunt? Hell yeah! Join Ted Lasso’s Coach Beard for a new, very-funny soul-bearing solo show straight from the heart. We are very lucky that this is happening at the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival!
“The complicated true story of me, my mother and the Beatles…”
This special improv show features Boom Chicago cast and alumni who stayed in Amsterdam! Some stayed for love (Hello Dutch inlaws!) and some stayed for opportunity (Hello Hilversum), but they are all funny!
This epic Annual Snatch Game edition where participants compete as celebrity personalities in a fun word trivia is back. Join us as this we take this Ru Paul game and give it queer femme twist.
Reconnect with your colleagues and your purpose! Our exciting, team building programs bring your team together and remind them what they like about each other – and the company. We have four great recommendations including shows, workshops and our flagship product: The Great Photo Challenge!
Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, Modi is one of the comedy circuit’s most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and E! Entertainment, Modi has received rave reviews in The New York Times, Time Out NY and The New York Post.
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema joins the current cast on stage to open the 2023 Boom Chicago Comedy Festival. Music Improv Spectacular features local and international heroes to tell personal stories that inspire the comedy show.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to InterActing, Boom Chicago’s non-profit theater school for teenagers with autism.
If you want a great campaign, impactful communication or highly motivated employees over the new company values, there is one key element to success: a great, refreshing insight into your target audience. That insight gets creativity and energy flowing.
The Great Photo Challenge is the best group activity! A perfect mix of strategy, teamwork and fun for the competitive and less committed alike. The challenges are funny and inspired by your people, products and company. Then enjoy drinks, dinner, and a tailored comedy awards show starring your photos!
If you want a great campaign, impactful communication or highly motivated employees over the new company values, there is one key element to success: a great, refreshing insight into your target audience.
Boom’s most ambitious and funny show! Guest starring Brendan Hunt and Heather Anne Campbell, they’ll share personal experiences with our actors, who then present a show of improvised sketches and characters plucked from these stories.
For Dutch people who like leedvermaak (all of you), or anyone who can appreciate schadenfreude, please laugh proudly at other people’s misfortune. It’s OK!
The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition that features participants representing primarily European countries. This is not that. Eight participants from countries you’ve never heard of compete for your love and applause. Show-stopping improvised songs based on your suggestions. Which “country” will win? It’s up to you.
Boom @ night returns to bring you Amsterdam’s most unhinged late-night talk show.
Join us as we shine a spotlight on the stand-up comedic talents of our beloved audience members-turned-stars, who not only bring laughter to our mainstage shows but also excel as dedicated students at the renowned Boom Academy.
Every season, we audition new “house teams” from the graduates of the Boom Chicago Academy. Come watch two incredible teams of up-and-coming talent from the Boom community officially step onto the Amsterdam improv scene! Expect big laughs!
Brace yourself for a hilarious take on the (in)famous game as “F*ck Marry Kill” comes to life on stage! Get ready to laugh out loud as the comedic talents of Kendra Borgen, Carly Blair, and Nira Tal.
Step into a world of unpredictable comedy as our cherished regular audience members command the stage. With their quick thinking and genuine connection to our mainstage shows, these talented individuals, who also happen to be dedicated students at the esteemed Boom Academy, will ignite your funny bone like never before!
Experience an uproarious burst of comedy as brilliant and bold women command the spotlight at Boom Chicago. Don’t miss their side-splitting performances during our highly-anticipated 3rd Annual Comedy Festival in Amsterdam!
Witness the rise of improv comedy’s brightest talents at the electrifying Rising Stars Improv Showcase! Prepare to laugh as the brilliant minds from the esteemed Boom Academy take the stage, showcasing their extraordinary skills and proving why they are the crème de la crème.
The famous NYC queer variety show comes to Amsterdam!
Think disco vibes that features dance numbers, comedy, drag, burlesque, music, and did we mention DISCO?!?! Based on a love of the 70’s, DISCOunt highlights a cast of comedians, drag, and burlesque performers, in a clown-filled and chaotic evening.
Two incredible UK improv groups in one show, hosted by Boom Chicago’s two English cast members, Simon and Simon. Finally, English will be spoken correctly and with so much irony, it will confuse the Americans!
We start with the clever and funny Love Factually and finish with supergroup Groundhog.
The fantastic Heather Anne Campbell (Rick & Morty) joins the cast for one night only!
Many people’s favorite Boom Chicago show will be filled laughing, drinking and audience suggestions. Great suggestions get free shots! Featuring the hysterical cast plus special guest Heather who was nominated for an emmy-nominated this past Tuesday!
Finally we can spell theater correctly! And this improv theat-e-r, we present two great teams representing the best of the USA. Improvised Jane Austen and Chicago-style improv together in one very funny hour!
Comedy smarties Cum Laude deliver an incredible musical comedy spectacle.
Featuring Tess Tregellas, the lead content creator of Betches, Jaz Zepatos of Millenial Movie Club, and North Coast founding member Douglas Widick, they will have you humming their tunes. Hosted by Boom Chicago songstresses Katie Nixon and Stacey Smith!
Some people can just say funny things, but others are experts in creating memorable and funny characters. Nikk Terault, Arfie Mansfield and Louie Cordon are three people who will have you in stitches, just from the people they play in this hour of improvised and scripted characters.
Heather Anne Campbell (Rick & Morty) and Drew DiFonzo Marks bring their fantastic LA improv duo to Amsterdam for one night only. Say yes to adventure! Discover something new and funny! Leap into the comedy unknown!
Three headliners on one stage. 2022 festival favorites Maxi Witrak and Helen Wildy return to the BCCF. This night is hosted by a headliner himself, the incredible Matt Castellvi.
West Coast representing! This big night features some of the hottest LA stand-ups (Brian Wohl, Josh Lanzet, and Prateek Srivastava) plus sketch comedy from Manu y Rolando. If only we had a taco truck out front!
Fantastic stand-up comedy from all over the world! The only thing these funny comedians have in common is they are all from different countries with different perspectives. They’ll get more done in 90 minutes than the real UN accomplishes in 90 days — and with more laughs!
The famous monthly Brussels comedy show comes to Amsterdam to bring you the news you didn’t know you missed! They satirize decision makers and disrupt the narratives with absurd theatrical sketches, witty monologues, and catchy songs! This is the comedy the EU has been waiting for!
Superstar Lara Ricote presents a new (work in progress) show! She won best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Funny Women Comedy Award. We expect great things!
“lived up to the hype” ★★★★★ TIME OUT
“razor-sharp goofball” ★★★★ GUARDIAN
“Lara is blessed with funny bones” ★★★★ THE SCOTSMAN
Sluit je aan bij drie van de beste improvisatieteams van Nederland in één line-up! Flunknarf, Op Sterk Water en nieuwkomers HSV de Honingbij.
Flunknarf zit vol met bekroonde Nederlandse cabaretiers, Op Sterk Water won onze allereerste Bud Comedy Award op BCCF 2021 en HSV de Honingbij is een nieuwe groep waarvan we verwachten dat ze de komende tien jaar de scene gaan domineren.
Two great Amsterdam stand up comedians in one power lineup! They played with top comedians all over the world, but this is the first time TikTok famous Rogier Bak and Boom’s own Matt Castellvi have perfomed on the same bill with their (separate) new shows!
The Amsterdam show sensation! A exciting and original comedy idea where eight presenters have five minutes each to deliver a funny PowerPoint presentation on the most unusual (but true) subjects you can imagine. Drink and learn things at PowerPints… Just add beer!
We combine great facilities, creativity, comedy and a can-do attitude. Our team is all on staff. No Tempers!
Many companies are going through transformations, but change is not easy or quick. Boom Chicago works with companies to develop campaigns to prepare, train and inspire individuals and teams. Comedy can and should be a key part of the process.
Events go better with Boom Chicago hosts, writers and videos. In addition to event development and execution, Boom Chicago can bring our creativity to communication including invitations, panel hosting, keynotes, and active activities. Our smart and sharp team makes everything better.
Boom Chicago hosts are knowledgeable in most areas of business, tech and innovation. We interview speakers and lead engaging and exciting question and answer sessions. We wrap up conferences with tailored comedy including the latest from the day.
We plan your events from A-Z, coordinating everything on the day of the event. This includes conferences, lectures, award ceremonies, showcases, dance events, stand-up shows, drag shows, workshops, corporate events, bar mitzvahs, weddings, livestream events… you name it!
Corporate events & parties, visiting comedians, conferences, lectures, graduation ceremonies, award ceremonies, showcases, concerts, dance events, stand-up shows, drag shows, workshops, corporate events, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, and weddings!
Time to connect as a team and do something fun together! Boom Chicago offers food, drink and show packages, also with optional interactive workshops. The comedy is hysterical. The bar is well stocked, and the food is fantastic with both meat and vegetarian menus.
Kevin James Thornton has built up a huge fan base online with his hilarious, personal and sometimes embarrassing stories about growing up gay in a religious community. His anecdotes are recognizable for young and old. He has over 2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, totaling over a billion views.
Boom Chicago will present Drag Royalty Lady Bunny for Pride Amsterdam in a new show Don’t Bring the Kids, a night full of jokes, filthy fun and demented song parodies on Wednesday, July 31st.
Matteo Lane starred in Netflix’s queer stand-up special Stand Out, and The Comedy Line-up. He has also co-created the comic series Kickassdragqueen on Instagram together with Bob the Drag Queen.
Our favorite Emmy winner, host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Boom Chicago alum. Seth takes the stage at the iconic Tuschinski in his only European performances!
A star on the hit Apple TV series Ted Lasso, Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) returns to his alma mater Boom Chicago.
A hysterical improv show featuring a humerous interview with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema including her predictions for the future of Amsterdam. These stories will inspire the Boom Chicago cast to create original scenes, characters and even songs. Proceeds for the night benefit InterActing, our program for teenagers with autism.
Featuring Boom Chicago’s cast from the 90s including Seth Meyers, Brendan Hunt, Jill Benjamin and many more!
Featuring Boom Chicago’s cast from the 2000s, including Amber Ruffin, Tarik Davis, Ruben van der Meer, Horace Cohen and many more!
Alums Amber Ruffin (Late Night with Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin Show), Heather Anne Campbell (Rick and Morty) and Boom Chicago’s artistic director Stacey Smith close an huge Alumni Weekend with nine other lady supertalents on one stage! How will everyone fit?
The #1 Dutch comedian Arjen Lubach joins the Boom Chicago cast for a hilarious, drink-filled show (in English). Free shots for best audience suggestions!
Three of America’s finest brown comics share the same stage in one night?? You shouldn’t miss this!
Comedy Zebra Show prepared an ultra extra all-inclusive show for you with short jokes, long jokes, smart jokes, light jokes, dark jokes with lots, lots of humor.
Hailing from Nigeria, Bright a.k.a “Basketmouth” Okpocha for the first time performing his new comedy special ”Cancel Culture” in Amsterdam as part of his new European Tour!
This fast-paced, funny night of comedy made Boom Chicago famous! Our top cast makes you (and themselves) laugh while waiters bring drinks to your table. It’s a great night out!
Dit is de derde editie van deze prachtige middag van InterActing in samenwerking met Kaboom Animatie Festival. In het Boom Chicago theater op de Rozengracht verzamelen een aantal Nederlandse stemacteurs van animatie films/series om live de stemmen te vertolken van hun animatiefilms.
What if we asked guests to tell true and tragic stories from their lives? Would the audience actually laugh? The answer was a resounding yes… even more than at other shows! We even made a mathematical formula about it: Tragedy + Time = Comedy.
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Inspired by the annual Nationaal Theater Weekend text, the Boom Chicago cast will use hilarious English translations to inspire their scenes, songs, and characters!
On December 21st come watch a Musical Improv Comedy feat. Susan Aretz!
On December 20th come watch a Musical Improv Comedy feat. Ryan Marciano!
Honderd jaar Johnny Jordaan door de Porders. Alle hits op ska en rocksteady, compleet met Johnny’s levensverhaal.
Comedia se mută acolo unde ești tu! Ți-am pregătit un show ultra extra all inclusive, cu Bordea, Cortea și Claudiu! Glume scurte, glume lungi, glume inteligente, glume albe, glume negre cu mult, mult umor.
Watch the World Cup Final on really big screens at Boom Chicago! Great atmosphere. Table Service. Lots of fun!
Laugh with Pep and Greg, the best political comedians in the country! This hysterical show answers the most important for the Democrats: Why We Lost! These two have the answer and it’s not what you think! Come join us for a great night of serious comedy.
For the fifth time Boom Chicago will host the event for Democrats Abroad on Election Night
Partygoer Matt Castelvi Late Night Stand Up, Embarrassing stories about dating and dancing.
Alexandros Tsouvelas is packing his bags and getting ready to travel all over Europe!
Ferry Doedens blikt in zijn eerste soloprogramma terug op de hoogte- en dieptepunten van zijn carrière en persoonlijke leven aan de hand van liedjes en verhalen.
With Razzle Dazzle, the Amsterdam Burlesque Revue presents a mesmerizing sequence of the best of burlesque. Flashy theatricality flies around you with a naughtiness that makes your heart race and leaves you somewhat confused… You are ‘bedazzled’!
The ultimate observer, ISMO is able to make people see familiar things anew through his unique perspective.
We’re keeping the Pride party going with an evening of queer comedy every 3rd Friday of the month. This open mic is open to anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Standup, music, drag, puppets, PowerPoint- anything and everything goes.
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the FINAL FANTASY series with a majestic piano performance in perfect sync with impressive HD game projections.
A hit feminist variety show! Featuring Lu in Luland: DickPics in my DM’s & Other Stories
Loud Mouth! is a special comedy event featuring Tamer Kattan and Rogier Bak: two comedians from vastly different backgrounds who hold no punches when making you laugh.
Get ready for a super fun show full of song and dance to satisfy your musical comedy needs! This show revolves around guest storyteller Josh Johnson to inspire the Boom cast.
Get ready for a super fun show full of song and dance to satisfy your musical comedy needs! This show revolves around guest storyteller Jörgen Raymann to inspire the Boom cast.
The John Adams Institute and Boom Chicago are honored to host Rickey Jackson (sentenced to 39 years in prison for crimes he didn’t commit) who will share the lessons he learned about freedom and forgiveness.
Neville Shah will be in Amsterdam for the very first time on Saturday, July 2nd at Boom Chicago at 19:00. Neville brings his latest thoughts, stories, experiences and jokes.
North Coast, New York City’s premier hip-hop improv team, has long been known for their seamless melding of freestyle rapping and long form improv comedy.
Buckle up for a night of laughter, dance, and song to satisfy your musical comedy needs! This show revolves around guest storyteller Aaf Brandt Corstius to inspire the Boom cast.
CANCELLED| You can catch stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, Fortune Feimster, on the radio, on screens both big and small, and touring her stand-up across the nation.
Magic Tom & Yuri are the COOLEST troublemaker magic duo in the business. It’s a theatrical punk magic show with tricks, music, dance and lots of comedy!
COMEDY GOLD is a special show featuring some of the funniest local + visiting comedians, with a special guest: an up and coming comedian who’s making waves on the comedy circuit. Join us in the Upstairs Theater at a true comedy institution: Boom Chicago. It’s comedy-community-building at its finest!
The legendary warthog of Wigstock, Lady Bunny, returns to Amsterdam Pride with a full-length cabaret experience in “Pig in a Wig!”
You are invited to the most fun, most cozy, and yes most gezellig Friday afternoon at Boom Chicago. This social, bilingual event is a great place to come together, inspire, improvise, enjoy and jive.
Stand up comedian Josh Johnson is taking the stage at Boom Chicago! He is currently a writer on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and is a former writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Steve Hofstetter in Amsterdam, Netherlands! He is one of the top booked acts on the college circuit and the original writer for collegehumor.com who has also released six albums.
Daniel-Ryan Spaulding is BACK at Boom Chicago for a final show in Amsterdam in 2022!
Fern Brady is coming to Boom Chicago! She’ll be tackling big issues such as death, shagging, marriage and ageing.
Fuad Hassen Live is een pure stand-up show waarin Fuad volledig in zijn element is. Fuad is een meester in het uitspelen van situaties, imitaties en improvisaties met het publiek.
Escuela de Nada returns to present Semper Bichos as part of its second world tour. A chronological walk through the lives of Chris, Leo and Nacho and the vision of the human being who is born and dies the same person through improv.
Kat’s solo hour is a rapid-fire comedy special filled with drunken, hungover and occasionally sober stories she is able to recall. She’ll take you on a brutally honest and highly entertaining journey of comedy!
Pomme is a French singer, songwriter and musician. She grew up in the Lyon region, but above all in music, and since her adolescence has developed an acoustic style with soft and melancholic sounds.
We are not your typical stand-up comedy show but together with our hilarious host and killer DJ we make the show a night to remember. Enjoy the most phenomenal comedians from the US and the UK.
Sexy, irreverent and political, GOSH! stands for ‘a Good Old Sexy Happening’. A dreamy space between day and night with lyrical lip-syncs, sexy spoken word, entrancing dancing and lots of burlesque!
Maria Bamford has starred in the Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a comedian who suffers a nervous breakdown, and is the star of three unconventional hour-long stand-up specials!
This fast-paced, funny night of comedy made Boom Chicago famous! Our top cast makes you (and themselves) laugh while waiters bring drinks to your table. It’s a great night out!
Somi, the powerhouse behind @driplist (185k Instagram followers, 200k on TikTok), has captivated audiences worldwide with her hilarious takes on Dutch life through the eyes of an expat. From our obsession with cheese to the peculiarities of Dutch birthdays, she’s seen it all—and lived to laugh about it!
Little Too Much is an English comedy solo by comedian Anshita Koul, or as the Germans call her Frau Koul.
Step into the world of laughter, love, and nostalgia with Zakir Khan’s brand-new show, Papa Yaar. Through anecdotes packed with wit, emotion, and his signature poetic flair, Zakir brings to life the most relatable yet unsaid aspects of every Indian son’s relationship with his father.
Come to PowerPints, where eight presenters have five minutes each to present on ANY subject they like.
Musical Improv Weekend is a 2-Day intensive for students who have limited or no experience with musical improv!
Get out of your head and onto your feet! This workshop will focus on owning the stage. Learn the most concise way to host an improv game or an entire show.
Through exploration of genre and themes, students will create their own short-form games.
Each show features a fresh new lineup of LGBTQ+ comedians, artists and allies. Come be part of this hit monthly queer comedy game show!
Het Nederlands cabaret is ooit geboren in de cafés van Amsterdam. Als hommage aan die geschiedenis is er nu Kelder op Zolder: een avond waar café en theater elkaar weer ontmoeten. Thom Gerrits speelt daar met door hem geselecteerde cabaretiers de sterren van de hemel.
Celebrate fresh talent at Thuis Party! This show highlights Boom Academy graduates as they hit the stage with brand-new acts and unstoppable energy. Come support the next generation of comedy stars!
It’s England vs. Italy!
The best place to watch football is at Boom Chicago of course. Only come if you like big screens, great audio, air conditioning, plenty of seats, and a wonderful atmosphere. Yes there will be plenty of drinks to (hopefully) celebrate!
Boom Chicago presents Gits and Shiggles Comedy. Gits and Shiggles have been running some of the best comedy nights in London for the last 10 years.
If only there was something that was really fun to do with your team… Wait, there is! We can create a private evening with food, drinks, presentations and a tailored comedy show about and starring your people.
We’re turning up the heat! Drinks will flow! Play (or watch) our live ‘Relationship Roulette.’ Laugh hard at our Valentine’s comedy show. Your date will be impressed! The action will continue at home! (Don’t screw it up, Romeo…) Also see great stand up comedy at Comedy Embassy at 22:30.
This course is an introduction to writing comedy. It consists of writing exercises, group feedback, and individualized coaching.
This course focuses on learning the voice, connecting to the music, and learning basic song structure. This level is aimed at beginners in musical improv. It is taught by Boom Chicago cast member Stacey Smith and accompanied by Jules Dekker. This class is 6 weeks long.
The course covers a wide range of techniques and styles to help you discover your own comedy voice along with exercises to boost confidence, creativity and imagination.
Learn how to build a sketch comedy show from the ground up. Discover the different types of sketches that make up a successful sketch revue and how to use them to build a hit show!
Now that you have the basic tools of improv, we’re going to dive into the energy and commitment of short-form game play.
A sweeping overview of long-form formats that will give students an introduction to iconic forms including the La Ronde, the Pretty Flower, the Living Room, and many more.
Deze cursus draait om het initiëren en ontwikkelen van long-form improvisatiescènes. Je begint met een focus op de grondbeginselen van een goede scène, hoe te acteren in improvisatietheater.
Intro to Long-Form improv cursus van 8 weken. Iedereen kan meedoen, ongeacht of je ervaring hebt of niet!
At Story Party you will hear true dating stories that will make you feel better because, let’s be honest, it could be worse.
Ronit Palache en Corine Koole dagen onbekende mensen uit de stad en de buurt uit om hun levensverhaal te vertellen.
Boom Academy students and instructors join forces on stage on the first Sunday of the month. A unique improv comedy Jam once a month!
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.
Twijfel je over improvisatie? Laat ons je een voorproefje geven! Deze 2 uur durende les laat je zien waar improvisatie allemaal om draait. Schrijf je alleen of met vrienden in en ontmoet nieuwe leuke mensen!
Sunday Night Live is de uitvoering van een comedy toneelstuk dat maar 1 keer gespeeld zal worden. De zondag vibe bij Boom Chicago is anders dan de rest van de week. Een perfecte einde van je weekend!
Come watch our Boom Chicago Academy students shine in their end-of-session showcase! Each show runs about 90 minutes, packed with laughter, talent, and surprises. Don’t miss it!
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.