Join Diederik Zuurmond and Rogier Bak in Amsterdam for New and Improvd, a show that is entirely unique every time. Each show consists of all-new jokes based on recent news (ranging from global to local) that Diederik and Rogier pitch to each other (and you!), along with crowd interaction and plenty of intrusive thoughts. Think of it as a mix between stand-up comedy and a live podcast.

*The show is 100% in English

It’s time for cocktails!!! The best English-speaking comedians from all over the world come to the Comedy Cafe to make your weekend unforgettable with fresh jokes and hilarious anecdotes. Cocktails & Comedy means hot stand-up, cool drinks and a great atmosphere while the sun sets on the IJ. You do not want to miss this. Our tempting cocktails are as legendary as our comedians. The shows are entirely in English and absolutely irresistible, you have been warned!

This show is in English.

De legendarische Engelstalig Open Mic is terug in het Comedy Café! Internationale comedians, lokale comedians, dromers en de sterren van morgen staan ​​allemaal in de rij voor de grootste Engelstalige open mic van de stad. Lekker lachen, coole cocktails en de leukste ontmoetingen in Amsterdam.

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The legendary English-language Open Mic is back at Comedy Café!
International comedians, local comedians, dreamers, and the stars of tomorrow all line up for the biggest English-language open mic in the city. Enjoy great laughs, cool cocktails, and some of the best encounters in Amsterdam.

In 2026, on the 4th of July, the USA celebrates 250 years of independence – by bringing back the King. With Donald Trump in power, it feels like it’s been 250 years. “What a perfect time for another American Revolution,” says Dutch-American comedian Greg Shapiro.

In preparation for his NL tour in the fall of 2026, Greg Shapiro presents a tryout of this Work-in-Progress.

In 2024, Leaving Trumpland 2.0 got 4 stars from De Volkskrant.
DE VOLKSKRANT ‘Lively… emotional… tightly constructed performance’
THEATERKRANT ‘Flawless impersonator… Extraordinarily funny… Shapiro responded (…) like a master improviser…Sharp satire of Trump’s America’
ARTS TALK MAGAZINE ‘A very sharp and dangerous edge’

ALSO:
Greg Shapiro is one of the originals at Boom Chicago theatre in Amsterdam. He has hosted Comedy Central News on Comedy Central Netherlands, and he has appeared on BNR, BNN-VARA, VPRO & ZDF (in Germany). And yes, he is known as the voice of Trump in the ‘Netherlands Second’ viral video with over 50 million views. As author, Greg has written books such as How to Be Dutch: the Quiz and The American Netherlander: 25 Years of Expat Tales.

Shapiro dares to share a positive take on the USA. Perhaps Trump’s tyrant act won’t last long, especially if Europe is strong. Mark Rutte refers to Trump as ‘Daddy.’ But Ursula says, ‘Mama is boos.’ If the Epstein files prove anything, it’s that certain world leaders are attracted to anything but strong adult women.

The American Netherlander Greg Shapiro will also help you prepare for the US Midterm elections in November 2026 – if they are even allowed to happen this time. And since Shapiro is known for his Trump impression, will he be allowed back into his country of birth? Or will he be disappeared by ICE?)

This show is in English.

De legendarische Engelstalig Open Mic is terug in het Comedy Café! Internationale comedians, lokale comedians, dromers en de sterren van morgen staan ​​allemaal in de rij voor de grootste Engelstalige open mic van de stad. Lekker lachen, coole cocktails en de leukste ontmoetingen in Amsterdam.

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The legendary English-language Open Mic is back at Comedy Café!
International comedians, local comedians, dreamers, and the stars of tomorrow all line up for the biggest English-language open mic in the city. Enjoy great laughs, cool cocktails, and some of the best encounters in Amsterdam.