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SUMMARY:Utrecht Summmer Comedy Festival – Live Table Read / Off the Cuff
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the Unexpected: USCF Presents – Live Table Read / Off the Cuff\nSummer in Utrecht is about to get a lot more unpredictable. As the sun sets over the canals on Friday\, 24 July\, the basement vault energy of the city shifts into high gear. If you are looking for a night out that completely abandons the safety of a rehearsed script\, make your way to the heart of the city. At 21:30\, the Utrecht Summer Comedy Festival (USCF) is unleashing one of its most anticipated English-spoken formats of the season: Live Table Read / Off the Cuff. \nHosted at the iconic De Kargadoor (Oudegracht 36)\, this show promises a masterclass in spontaneous wit\, creative chaos\, and high-wire comedic tension. There are no safety nets\, no teleprompters\, and absolutely no filters. \nThe Concept: Comedy Without a Safety Net\nWhat happens when you strip comedians of their meticulously polished material and force them to rely entirely on their raw instincts? You get Off the Cuff. \nThis fast-paced\, playful comedy night brings together a brilliant panel of sharp local and international comedians who are willing to put their reputations on the line for your amusement. The entire evening is fueled by the ultimate wildcard: the audience. \nAs a comedy-goer\, you are not just a passive observer in the crowd; you are the catalyst for the entire show. The comedians will look to you for topics\, bizarre premises\, and unexpected angles. A simple word\, a strange piece of trivia\, or an awkward personal anecdote thrown out by the audience could spark a ten-minute run of pure\, unadulterated hilarity. \nThe beauty of Off the Cuff lies in its loose\, lively\, and beautifully chaotic structure. It features a brilliant mixture of quick-thinking riffs\, experimental games\, and impromptu table reads. Part of the joy is watching the performers on stage navigate the madness in real-time. You will get to witness the exact moment a joke is born\, alongside the delightful friction of comedians actively trying to break each other character-wise and make their peers laugh just as hard as the audience. \nThe Masterminds Behind the Madness\nA show this volatile requires exceptional guiding hands\, and USCF has assembled a fantastic lineup to steer the ship. \n\n\nEmily Higgson (Host): Serving as your brilliant host for the evening\, Emily is a force of nature in the European improv and comedy scene. Known for her infectious energy and lightning-fast crowd work\, she is the perfect ringmaster for this evening of beautiful chaos. She knows exactly how to coax the best (and weirdest) suggestions out of the audience and channel them directly into comedic gold. \n\n\nSteven Morgan: Joining the panel is the seasoned and brilliantly sharp Steven Morgan. Steven possesses the rare ability to find the surreal angle in absolutely any situation\, making him a lethal weapon in a live riffing environment. \n\n\nAnd Many Others: In true festival spirit\, the panel will be rounded out by a revolving door of stellar international talent\, fresh festival voices\, and seasoned veterans from the Utrecht International Comedy Festival community. \n\n\nThe Venue: De Kargadoor\nThroughout July and August\, the large hall of De Kargadoor transforms into the ultimate comedy oasis. Situated right on the beautiful Oudegracht\, this venue is legendary for its intimate atmosphere\, making it the perfect incubator for raw\, independent comedy. \nThe Utrecht Summer Comedy Festival prides itself on total autonomy on stage. With no restrictive funds and no filters\, the comedians have complete creative freedom. When you step into the main hall on 24 July\, you are stepping into the rawest\, most authentic comedy experience of the summer. \nDiscover Your Own Comedic Voice\nDid watching the pros spin gold out of thin air inspire you? Don’t let the laughter stop at De Kargadoor. If you have ever fancied stepping up to the microphone or mastering the art of the quick-witted comeback\, look into our English Comedy Courses. Whether you are a absolute beginner looking to build public speaking confidence or an aspiring writer searching for your unique comedic voice\, our structured courses provide a supportive\, brilliant environment to learn the craft from experienced industry professionals. \nBring the Laughs to Your Team\nIf you want to inject some of this vibrant\, high-energy entertainment into your professional life\, we have you covered. You can book our professional Corporate Shows for your next company event\, team-building day\, or celebration. We bring the city’s finest comedic talent directly to your team\, tailoring the clean (or edgy!) humour to perfectly suit your corporate culture. \nEvent Details & Tickets\n\n\nDate: Friday\, 24 July 2026 \n\n\nTime: 21:30 \n\n\nLocation: De Kargadoor (Main Hall)\, Oudegracht 36\, 3511 AP Utrecht \n\n\nLanguage: English \n\n\nSecure Your Spot: \nBecause Off the Cuff is one of the standout international English concepts of USCF 2026\, tickets are expected to move fast. Spaces in the main hall of De Kargadoor are limited to maintain that electric\, close-quarters comedy vibe. \nKeep a close eye on our official schedule and social media channels. Grab your tickets early to take full advantage of our tiered summer discounts. Come prepared with your strangest thoughts\, your wildest suggestions\, and get ready for a scorching night of pure comedy.
URL:https://stevenmorgan.wales/event/off-the-cuff/
LOCATION:De Kargadoor\, Oudegracht 36\, Utrecht\, Utrecht\, 3511 AP\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Standup Comedy Show
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SUMMARY:Kikker Kiest: Soula's Storytelling Nights: What a man! Part two
DESCRIPTION:Life often feels like an unscripted playlist set permanently to shuffle\, skipping haphazardly between genres without a predictable button to press for the next track. Growing up in the historic\, working-class town of Bridgend in South Wales\, the early soundtrack of existence was defined by industrial echoes\, tight-knit community bonds\, and the particular brand of resilient humour that only a Welsh upbringing can reliably instil. From those familiar streets\, the path meandered across oceans\, leading to an extensive chapter soaking up the sun and vast landscapes of Australia\, before ultimately crossing back to Europe to settle in the vibrant\, cycling-friendly heart of Utrecht in the Netherlands.\n\nNavigating this geographical and cultural patchwork requires a certain adaptability\, a skill honed just as much by adjusting to new postcodes as it is by staring down blank pages\, uncooperative code bases\, and unpredictable audiences. While a professional career in the information technology industry handles the day-to-day logistics and pays the household bills—balancing complex technical frameworks and agile delivery methodologies—the true heartbeat has always remained firmly anchored elsewhere. The real vocation has consistently lived and breathed within the kinetic\, high-wire environments of music journalism\, radio broadcasting\, comedy festival direction\, and the wonderfully terrifying world of live performance.\n\nThere is a distinct alchemy that happens when an artist steps onto a stage with nothing more than a microphone\, a microphone stand\, and the honest weight of lived experience. Years spent writing about bands\, interviewing musicians\, and hosting broadcast shows taught an invaluable lesson about listening. It is not merely about waiting for your turn to speak; it is about hearing the cadence of a room\, the unspoken rhythm of a crowd\, and the subtle shifts in communal attention. That archival appreciation for sound and story naturally bled into the performance sphere\, paving the way for deep dives into stand-up comedy and improvisational theatre.\n\nImprov\, in particular\, is a masterclass in letting go of control. When you walk onto a theatre stage to create a scene from thin air\, armed only with a partner and a vague suggestion from an audience\, safety nets are entirely non-existent. You learn to embrace mistakes as gifts\, to trust your instincts\, and to find the hidden narrative threads dangling right in front of you. That exact discipline forms the backbone of great storytelling. It is the art of steering away from polished\, rehearsed falsehoods and leaning instead into the messy\, vulnerable truth of what actually happened.\n\nAudiences consistently connect with these stories because of an innate ability to pinpoint the humour\, profound warmth\, and sheer absurdity wrapped up in everyday\, unpredictable moments. Life rarely follows a neat three-act structure\, and pretending otherwise does a disservice to the listeners. Instead\, the magic lies in the detours—the missed trains\, the bizarre encounters in foreign supermarkets\, the parenting milestones that catch you entirely off guard\, and the quiet epiphanies discovered while washing dishes at midnight.\n\nBringing these disparate elements together onto a single stage requires a blend of disciplines. Each performance pulls from a broad toolkit: the sharp\, razor-sharp timing honed through years of stand-up comedy; the attentive\, supportive empathy of a doyen of improvisational theatre; and the acutely observant\, rhythm-conscious ear of a lifelong music enthusiast who understands how a well-placed pause can carry more emotional weight than a shouting match. It is about treating a story like an old vinyl record\, handling the surface scratches with affection because they give the track its unique character.\n\nTonight’s participation in Soula’s Storytelling Nights represents a continuation of that ongoing journey. Gathered in a room full of attentive ears\, strangers transform into temporary confidants\, sharing the universal weight of being human through the oldest technology available: spoken word\, shared laughter\, and collective empathy. There are no slides\, no corporate buzzwords\, and no safety scripts. There is only the microphone\, the room\, and the willingness to dive headfirst into the narrative current.
URL:https://stevenmorgan.wales/event/kikker-kiest-soulas-storytelling-nights-what-a-man-part-two/
LOCATION:Theater Kikker\, Ganzenmarkt 14\, Utrecht\, Utrecht\, 3512 GD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Improv Utrecht Dropin Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Come play improv theatre in English and kick off your Friday evening with laughter\, creativity and new people. This drop-in workshop is open to everyone\, whether you are trying improv for the very first time or you have played before and want to stay sharp. \nYou do not need acting experience\, and you do not need perfect English. Many people join us for the first time each week\, alongside regular players who keep coming back. The atmosphere is open\, playful and supportive\, with a real focus on having fun together. \nDuring the session\, you can expect: \n\nMeeting internationals and Dutch players who enjoy playing in English\nFun and accessible improv games inspired by shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway and De Lama’s\nClear introductions to improv principles like listening\, accepting ideas and playing together\nPlenty of laughter and a few moments where you surprise yourself\nA relaxed\, social vibe rather than anything competitive or performative\n\nWe play from 20:00 to 22:00. Doors open between 19:50 and 20:00\, and you enter together via the side entrance on Troelstralaan. After the workshop\, many people head to O’Leary’s nearby for a drink and a chat. \nSign up by adding your name via https://www.improvutrecht.nl/drop-in-workshops/. If you can no longer attend\, please remember to remove yourself so someone else can join. \nThe workshop works on a Pay What You Thought It Was Worth basis. Suggested donation is €10 to €20\, but you are always welcome regardless of what you can pay. Contributions help cover the room and the professional trainer giving up their Friday evening. \nAbout the teacher this week\nThis session is taught by Steven Morgan. Steven is a British comedian\, improviser and teacher with a long international track record both on stage and in the classroom. \nHe was the Head of Teaching at easylaughs in Amsterdam and was a cast member of Impro Amsterdam for two years running. He previously organised the Bris Funny Fest in Australia\, producing over one hundred comedy shows\, and has performed stand-up comedy in numerous countries and festivals\, including the Utrecht International Comedy Festival. \nSteven has also run corporate workshops for organisations such as Nike\, Zoom and the Red Cross\, and was one half of the improv duo Tru2U with Rogier Bak. His teaching style is playful\, clear and confidence-building\, with a strong focus on connection\, generosity on stage and enjoying the moment rather than trying to be funny. \nWhether you come to learn\, to meet people\, or just to have a joyful Friday evening\, you are very welcome.
URL:https://stevenmorgan.wales/event/improv-utrecht-dropin-lesson-17/
LOCATION:De Speler\, Thorbeckelaan 18\, Utrecht\, Utrecht\, 3551 BR\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Improv Workshop
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SUMMARY:Improv Utrecht Dropin Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Come play improv theatre in English and kick off your Friday evening with laughter\, creativity and new people. This drop-in workshop is open to everyone\, whether you are trying improv for the very first time or you have played before and want to stay sharp. \nYou do not need acting experience\, and you do not need perfect English. Many people join us for the first time each week\, alongside regular players who keep coming back. The atmosphere is open\, playful and supportive\, with a real focus on having fun together. \nDuring the session\, you can expect: \n\nMeeting internationals and Dutch players who enjoy playing in English\nFun and accessible improv games inspired by shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway and De Lama’s\nClear introductions to improv principles like listening\, accepting ideas and playing together\nPlenty of laughter and a few moments where you surprise yourself\nA relaxed\, social vibe rather than anything competitive or performative\n\nWe play from 20:00 to 22:00. Doors open between 19:50 and 20:00\, and you enter together via the side entrance on Troelstralaan. After the workshop\, many people head to O’Leary’s nearby for a drink and a chat. \nSign up by adding your name via https://www.improvutrecht.nl/drop-in-workshops/. If you can no longer attend\, please remember to remove yourself so someone else can join. \nThe workshop works on a Pay What You Thought It Was Worth basis. Suggested donation is €10 to €20\, but you are always welcome regardless of what you can pay. Contributions help cover the room and the professional trainer giving up their Friday evening. \nAbout the teacher this week\nThis session is taught by Steven Morgan. Steven is a British comedian\, improviser and teacher with a long international track record both on stage and in the classroom. \nHe was the Head of Teaching at easylaughs in Amsterdam and was a cast member of Impro Amsterdam for two years running. He previously organised the Bris Funny Fest in Australia\, producing over one hundred comedy shows\, and has performed stand-up comedy in numerous countries and festivals\, including the Utrecht International Comedy Festival. \nSteven has also run corporate workshops for organisations such as Nike\, Zoom and the Red Cross\, and was one half of the improv duo Tru2U with Rogier Bak. His teaching style is playful\, clear and confidence-building\, with a strong focus on connection\, generosity on stage and enjoying the moment rather than trying to be funny. \nWhether you come to learn\, to meet people\, or just to have a joyful Friday evening\, you are very welcome.
URL:https://stevenmorgan.wales/event/improv-utrecht-dropin-lesson-18/
LOCATION:De Speler\, Thorbeckelaan 18\, Utrecht\, Utrecht\, 3551 BR\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Improv Workshop
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SUMMARY:Improv Utrecht Dropin Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Come play improv theatre in English and kick off your Friday evening with laughter\, creativity and new people. This drop-in workshop is open to everyone\, whether you are trying improv for the very first time or you have played before and want to stay sharp. \nYou do not need acting experience\, and you do not need perfect English. Many people join us for the first time each week\, alongside regular players who keep coming back. The atmosphere is open\, playful and supportive\, with a real focus on having fun together. \nDuring the session\, you can expect: \n\nMeeting internationals and Dutch players who enjoy playing in English\nFun and accessible improv games inspired by shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway and De Lama’s\nClear introductions to improv principles like listening\, accepting ideas and playing together\nPlenty of laughter and a few moments where you surprise yourself\nA relaxed\, social vibe rather than anything competitive or performative\n\nWe play from 20:00 to 22:00. Doors open between 19:50 and 20:00\, and you enter together via the side entrance on Troelstralaan. After the workshop\, many people head to O’Leary’s nearby for a drink and a chat. \nSign up by adding your name via https://www.improvutrecht.nl/drop-in-workshops/. If you can no longer attend\, please remember to remove yourself so someone else can join. \nThe workshop works on a Pay What You Thought It Was Worth basis. Suggested donation is €10 to €20\, but you are always welcome regardless of what you can pay. Contributions help cover the room and the professional trainer giving up their Friday evening. \nAbout the teacher this week\nThis session is taught by Steven Morgan. Steven is a British comedian\, improviser and teacher with a long international track record both on stage and in the classroom. \nHe was the Head of Teaching at easylaughs in Amsterdam and was a cast member of Impro Amsterdam for two years running. He previously organised the Bris Funny Fest in Australia\, producing over one hundred comedy shows\, and has performed stand-up comedy in numerous countries and festivals\, including the Utrecht International Comedy Festival. \nSteven has also run corporate workshops for organisations such as Nike\, Zoom and the Red Cross\, and was one half of the improv duo Tru2U with Rogier Bak. His teaching style is playful\, clear and confidence-building\, with a strong focus on connection\, generosity on stage and enjoying the moment rather than trying to be funny. \nWhether you come to learn\, to meet people\, or just to have a joyful Friday evening\, you are very welcome.
URL:https://stevenmorgan.wales/event/improv-utrecht-dropin-lesson-19/
LOCATION:De Speler\, Thorbeckelaan 18\, Utrecht\, Utrecht\, 3551 BR\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Improv Workshop
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