Featured Events in Utrecht in December, 2024 (May Updated)

Stand-Up @ Theater Café Bastaard is set to take place at Theatercafé The Bastard in Utrecht on December 8, 2024. Located at 17 Jansveld, 3512 BD Utrecht, this event promises an evening filled with laughter and entertainment. Stand-Up comedy enthusiasts in the city can look forward to a lineup of talented comedians who will take the stage to deliver hilarious performances. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a night of humor and fun at Theater Café Bastaard in Utrecht.

INTERNATIONAL COMEDY SHOWCASE Mad Cow Comedy hosts an afternoon of stand-up comedy performed by various international acts, all performing in English. Utrecht-based comedian, Rachel Morton-Young, introduces a different mix of comedians every 2 weeks, so no two shows are ever the same. NEW VENUE!! Our show now takes place in the Biergarten at Kartoffel, a German-themed restaurant along the historic Oudegracht (only a 10 minutes walk from Utrecht Central Station). A fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon in the heart of Utrecht! UPCOMING SHOW DATES: OCTOBER: Sunday 22nd October 2024 (Headliner; Ger Staunton. Support acts TBC)NOVEMBER: Sunday 10th November 2024 (Colin Etches, Adam-Morrison Jones and others TBC)Sunday 24th November 2024 (Kevin Gildea)DECEMBER: Sunday 8th December 2024 (Acts TBC)Sunday 22nd December 2024 (Acts TBC)Line-up 27th October: Fred Ferenczi is an award-winning comedian who, 15 years in, is in demand at great UK clubs and internationally. Katherine Rhodes is a highly respected and sought after performer. Her sharp humour mixed with incredible magic leave audiences amazed and amused Sra Mukherjee is an Indian-origin comic who is always experimenting with her comedy. With a promising stage presence and likability, she brings unique observations and anecdotes from her personal life to the stage. Ger Staunton has been described as “one of the best comedy writers in Ireland” by the country’s longest running comedy club ‘The International’. Ger is a regular headline act in his home country, as well as being one of the most internationally travelled performers to emerge from the Green Isle. Your host: The afternoon will be hosted by the energetic and chaotic, Rachel Morton-Young, owner of Mad Cow Comedy. Rachel is a British comedian who performs frequently throughout the Netherlands, as well as internationally. Information Source: Mad Cow Comedy | eventbrite

The merry season is here! After a sold-out Halloween bash, the Communist Fancy Pesto returns! This time to reinvent all your favourite christmas rom-com tropes. Read the following in an american movie trailer voice: This holiday season, an unlikely character will rediscover the meaning of love and christmas in a fully improvised story that will never, ever be told again! Grab a hot drink at the bar and snuggle into your seats for an hour of laughter and romance, presented by 7 Utrecht-based long-form improv comedians. Is Hugh Grant in this? We can neither confirm nor deny that. Show Details: Doors open: 20:00 Show starts: 20:30 Duration: Roughly 1 hour At the Kargadoor on the Oudegracht Online Tickets: 11.20 eur Door tickets (if available): 12.00 eur Information Source: Communist Fancy Pesto | eventbrite

Tijdens de Soup & Stories avonden van Verhalenhuis Utrecht eten we eerst vegan soep met brood en daarna worden er zo'n drie (persoonlijke) verhalen gedeeld rond het thema DROOMOPWAARTS. Vervolgens is er ruimte voor verdere dialoog over dit thema en de verhalen. Opgeven om te vertellen kan via: info@verhalenhuisutrecht.nl. Waar droom je van? Welke dromen wortelen in je ziel en wijzen misschien op een dieperliggend verlangen? Wat kun of moet je ermee? Kun je - droomopwaarts zoekend - oude verlangens ontdekken en nieuwe dromen najagen? Misschien worden ze wel een levensopdracht die niet meer te negeren valt. Kortom: welke droom voert jou 'opwaarts'? Information Source: Verhalenhuis Utrecht | eventbrite

Welcome to Stand-Up @ Theater Café Bastaard! Looking for something fun to do on a Sunday but don’t want to partytoo hard because of work the next day? We’ve got the perfect solution! Join us for a night of comedy that’ll still let you get to bed on time! 🗓️ Sunday, November 17th! ⏰ Doors open: 18:30 | Show starts: 19:00 – 21:00 📍 Theater Café Bastaard, Jansveld 17, Utrecht 🎟️ Free Entry! (But get there early, seats fill up fast!) 🎤 What to Expect: 2 hours of non-stop comedy featuring a lineup of seasoned comedians and fresh faces.Delicious drinks and a cozy atmosphere!Perfect for groups, date nights, or sad sad lonely people!💬 What People Are Saying: Great vibe, fun crowd, and killer comedians! How do you even have reviews, isn't it your second show ever? AaAaAA, please don't hurt me, I was kidding... It's the best show ever! Information Source: Uncensored Comedy | eventbrite

Knoei 3+ - Theatra Schoon zal het worden. Dat is haar taak. Alles schoon en netjes. Alleen dat laatste vlekje wegboenen en dan is ze klaar. Wacht, daar zit ook nog een vlek. Bijna klaar. Maar ze is nog lang niet klaar. Het vuil is pas het begin. Van een tocht door de wildernis. Een wereld vol moddermormels, blubberbeesten en stinkdieren. Met haar spons en dweil gaat ze hen te lijf. Of omarmt ze ze juist? Een vrolijke, bijna woordeloze voorstelling over het verlangen naar vies en wild. Een ode aan de fantasie en verbeelding. Information Source: Jeugdtheater aan het Kanaal | eventbrite

Het is niet altijd fijn om een worm te zijnadvies leeftijd: 4 t/m 11 jaar De voorstelling bestaat uit vijf personages; Lieveheersbeestje, Krekel, Bij, Spin en Worm. Allemaal insecten (behalve worm) met hun eigen innerlijke conflict. Het gaat in het kort over je buitengesloten voelen, zelfkennis en zelfwaarde. Tijdens het stuk krijgt Worm een bijzondere rol, waarin hij moet bewijzen wat hij waard is. Voor zichzelf en de wereld om hem heen. Dit verhaal vertellen we door middel van tekst, beweging, muziek en interactieve scènes. Het is ons doel om kinderen bij het stuk te betrekken, om ze zo te amuseren maar ook de boodschap over te brengen. Script & regie: Robyn van Schaik & Lot Weijers Cast: Iben van Lieshout, Sharon Grant, Aimee Demming, Lux Lawrence & Lot Weijers Information Source: Dromenfabriek Entertainment | eventbrite

What is Koholā? Koholā is a creative vocal platform created by Jeffrey Noordijk and Tim Achthoven. We believe that improvisation opens up a playful field in which we can allow ourselves to explore by saying 'yes' to our creative ideas that arrise in the moment. By sharing our voices without judgement, we lay the foundation for a deep connection to ourselves and to one another. Our goal is to create an inclusive community in which we invite everyone who has a passion for singing and co-creating music on the spot . By organizing versatile gatherings, we will dive into the realm of improvisation through all kinds of playful excercises and circle singing. What is Circle Singing? To sing in a circle is an ancient ritual of humankind. The circle is a powerful shape in which we connect through singing. In the middle of the circle there is a person who invents parts and offers them to the singers. It's always an exciting experience to be a part of these spontanious compositions. You get to vocalize the imagination of the person in the middle and make it your own. It can be harmonious, lyrical and groovy or it could also be loud, experimantal and a little crazy. Everything can happen in the circle. Who is leading this Circle Sing gathering? The gathering will be facilitated by Jeffrey Noordijk and Tim Achthoven. Both are professional and experienced singers / improvisers / facilitators who graduated from the 'All the way in' program, led by the legendary Rhiannon - amongst others known for her book 'Vocal River' and through collaborations with Bobby McFerrin. Do you also want to experience being in the middle of the circle? Feel free to ask! We would like everyone to be able to have this opportunity. Who are Jeffrey Noordijk and Tim Achthoven? Jeffrey Noordijk Jeffrey Noordijk graduated as a creative and versatile singer from the Utrecht Conservatory in 2015. Throughout his career there’s always been a big fascination for the wondrous and adventurous realm of improvisation. Therefore he sings in a vocal improvisation ensemble based in Cologne, called ‘VokalOrchester NRW’, he works as a teacher at the Utrecht Conservatory (Musician 3.0) and he works as an artistic leader / trainer at ‘Stichting Kobranie’ (a conducted improvisation method). To dive even deeper into the material, he studied under Rhiannon during her ‘All the way in’ program. This magical experience made even more clear that he wanted to share this work with as many people as possible. Tim Achthoven After graduating as a saxophone player from the Jazz & Pop department at the HKU, Tim has been training as a singer. Through vocal improvisation, he felt he could express a lot more and took notice of the power it holds when sharing this with other people. Studying with Rhiannon during “All The Way In”, leading several choirs, orchestras and workshops only empowered this feeling. Now, as a chef in a restaurant and studying “Haptonomie”, he’s always singing and looking for that connection everywhere he goes. Do I have to be an experienced singer? Not at all! Everyone is welcome! The only thing we ask is to have an open mind and that you bring your voice. Information Source: Koholā | eventbrite