showdates for 2021-22 are: OCT 18 / NOV 15 / DEC 20 / Jan 17 / Feb 21 / Mar 21 / Apr 18 / May 16 …

21MAR: English Comedy at RITCS café: Alfie Brown & Ben Norris

We’re super excited for our March comedy show. Live at the Apollo’s Alfie Brown and Mock the week’s Ben Norris are coming to Brussels. A double headliner show!

Line-up:

Alfie Brown:
Alfie was featured on last month’s “Live at the Apollo” the famous BBC comedy show watched by millions and recorded in the Legendary Hammersmith Apollo. He was also nominated for “best show” at the Edinburgh 2022 fringe, won the Chortle award for “best show”, released a special on Amazon prime and did a complete tour of the UK all in one year. But if you’re still not convinced, Alfie is one of our favorite comedians!

 “It is tricky to write 350 sensible words when you come out of a show simply thinking “Wow! F**k! Wow!’ ” – THE SCOTSMAN

Ben Norris:
“Mock the week”, “Never mind the Buzzcocks”, “The Comedy store”, “The Apollo”, Ben did it all! Norris is a highly experienced and hugely well-respected stand-up. He’s been performing comedy since 1993 and is renowned for his incredibly relaxed stage persona and his innate ability to improvise as well as deliver sharply crafted material. (fun fact he isn’t the famous one at the family christmas dinner because his cousin is both a hobbit and Dr. Watson.)

With 20 years on the clock, Norris is one of the most bankable headliners around and is a brilliant improviser. – The Guardian

Charles Le Riche:
In an all star lineup Charles is probably the biggest and the brightest supernova. Diligently working up to an English comedy set, slaying audiences one chakra at a time!

As usual this will sell out quickly so you need to book tickets on ComedyBrussels.eventgoose.com > Pre-sale: 17 € (service cost incl) , at the door 20€, (EHB-students only 8€ send an e-mail to standupritcs@gmail.com) RITCS café – Dansaertstraat 70 – Tuesday March 21 – Start 20h

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Feb 21: English Comedy at RITCS café: Sean Collins / Jeroen Leenders

Here is some news from your favorite comedy dealer
On February 21 we have a super funny line-up so get your tickets asap!

Line-up:

Sean Collins:
‌‌Canadian Sean Collins has 25 years experience in stand up comedy. With a ‘Best in Stand Up’ nomination at the Canadian Comedy Awards, a “Just For Laughs Gala” set at Montreal, an hour long special on Canadian television, an appearance on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow on BBC 1 and a regular spot in the Comedy Store you know you are in good hands for a great night.

Jeroen Leenders:
Jeroen is one of the best comedians Belgium has to offer. His shows received great acclaim with critics, clubs and audiences all over Belgium and Holland. He Started the “Jeroen Leenders sessions” in which he writes a full hour of material each month.

Lisa Delmoitiez:
Lisa is a rising star in comedy and has a great set full of funny ideas.

As usual this will sell out quickly so you need to book tickets on ComedyBrussels.eventgoose.com > Pre-sale: 17 € (service cost incl) , at the door 20€, (EHB-students only 8€ send an e-mail to standupritcs@gmail.com) RITCS café – Dansaertstraat 70 – Tuesday February 21 – Start 20h

Jan 17: English Comedy at RITCS café: Rina Lina /Michael Jäger

Happy New Year!
Are you ready for another year full of laughter, jokes and fun?
On January 17 we kick off the new year with an awesome line-up so get your tickets asap!

Line-up:

Ria Lina:
‌‌Ria Lina is a touring Filipina comedian, actress and writer known for her appearances on BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Now Show and Mock The Week – and in November was named as one of The Evening Standard’s ‘Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now’.

Throughout her stand-up career Ria has taken five shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her work tackling topics such as autism, topical news and racial identity. Her career stretches from stage and screen, to radio and the occasional ukulele – all in a unique style described by ‘The Scotsman’ as ‘fearless , provocative and very funny’.

Michael Jäger:
Michael is one of the top breakout stars on continental Europe and is taking comedy clubs by storm. He is a German born, Amsterdam based Comedian, Storyteller and Producer. Michael studied Psychology and Economics. After studying Economics he despised business people. After studying Psychology he despised all people. And after starting comedy he fell in love with people.

Elias Van Dingenen:
Aka the underdog of comedy is opening the show with new material.

As usual this will sell out quickly so you need to book tickets on ComedyBrussels.eventgoose.com Pre-sale: 17 € (service cost incl) , at the door 20€, (EHB-students only 8€ send an e-mail to standupritcs@gmail.com) RITCS café – Dansaertstraat 70 – Tuesday January 17 – Start 20h

20/12 English Comedy at RITCS café: Mark Simmons / Cerys Nelmes

Dear comedy-lovers,

For our Christmas show we’ve got another awesome line-up planned:

Line-up:

Mark Simmons (UK)
Mark joined Dara O’Brian and Hugh Dennis on BBC2’s Mock The Week as a regular on the show. The ‘Master of one-liners’ MARK SIMMONS brings his brand-new show to Brussels. Mark is an exceptional one-liner comedian. It won him a place in Dave’s prestigious Best Jokes of The Fringe in Edinburgh.

“Master of one-liners…his (show) consist(s) of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment.” One4Review ★★★★★

“Absolutely hilarious.” The Scotsman ★★★★

“A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing.” Chortle ★★★★

Cerys Nelmes (UK)
Cerys has had a very colorful and eventful life which she loves talking about to make people laugh. She performs her comedy in a storytelling style with a West Country charm that is easy to warm to. She is a leading mc on the comedy circuit, working for major UK clubs and UK charity events. Cerys has a fantastic stage presence and her audience interaction is flawless.

Dennis Vansant
Dennis is the friendly giant of comedy who conquered the stages of Denmark like a viking.

As usual this will sell out quickly so you need to book tickets on ComedyBrussels.eventgoose.com > Pre-sale: 17 € (service cost incl) , at the door 20€, (EHB-students only 8€ send an e-mail to standupritcs@gmail.com) RITCS café – Dansaertstraat 70 – Tuesday December 20 – Start 20h

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15 NOV Paul Currie

Dear comedy-lovers,

We’ve got another great line-up planned for you. Our headliner was a sensation at the Edinburgh fringe getting rave reviews. We are big fans and you will be too!

Line-up:
Paul Currie (UK)

Paul Currie is never afraid to show his street-performing circus roots during his shows. This Irishman has one of the most unique, interesting and downright funny comedy styles we’ve ever seen.

Currie is a performer who delivers his act without fear. And that’s something really like. And if you’re in for something a little strange, so will you.

 

‘I wish I’d seen him sooner, my favourite comedy show of the Fringe.’ (comedian Stewart Lee)
***** (The Scotsman)

Brian K. Jordan (US)

Brian has developed his own style of storytelling comedy. They say that part truth is involved in most comedians’ stories, and Brian is no different. IF you figure out which parts of his stories are true, they could shock you.

 

Tristan Barber (CA)
Tristan is a Canadian part of the grassroots comedy scene in Brussels with great improv skils. 

 

As usual this will sell out quickly so you need to book tickets on ComedyBrussels.eventgoose.com > Pre-sale: 17 € (service cost incl) , at the door 20€, (EHB-students only 8€ send an e-mail to standupritcs@gmail.com) RITCS café – Dansaertstraat 70 – Tuesday October 18 – Start 20h

English Comedy at RITCS café: Tom Ward / Imran Yusuf

Dear comedy-lovers,

We’re back!

We hope you’ve enjoyed the summer and are ready for top notch comedy! We’ve got a great season planned especially for you. Our October show kicks off the season in full force with two awesome comedians who you might have seen on the BBC’s “Live at the Apollo” and “Michael mcintyre’s comedy roadshow”.

Line-up:

Tom Ward:
Fresh from his celebrated debut on Live at the Apollo, Tom Ward comes to Brussels with a brand-new construction of offbeat observations and top-notch whimsical detours. His favourite themes are all here: love, the 90s, living in a house… But this time he’s venturing out beyond his beloved suburbs to take on the planet, mental health and gender politics.
In August 2022 Tom did his fourth solo show at Edinburgh Festival with an hour called ‘Anthem’ and will be taking it on tour of the UK from November.

As seen on Live at The Apollo, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Live from the BBC, Roast Battle and has supported Jack Whitehall, Joe Lycett and Jason Manford on tour.
Beyond The Joke  Broadway Baby 

Imran Yusuf:
Renowned as a skilful raconteur who can seamlessly weave socio-political satire with heartfelt introspection into his charming and endearing trademark style, Imran Yusuf is a languid, punchy, cheeky and utterly lovable comedian, who has been a pioneering voice in the world of modern British comedy and across the world, racking up over 7 million hits on YouTube!

Freya Mallard:
Freya Mallard is a fresh new voice on the comedy scene and has already established herself as a regular at many prestigious comedy clubs and shows around the UK. She has already taken part in Chortle Student Comedian of the Year and has been a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards.

As usual this will sell out quickly so you need to book tickets

on ComedyBrussels.eventgoose.com > Pre-sale: 17 € (service cost incl) , at the door 20€,

(EHB-students only 8€ send an e-mail to standupritcs@gmail.com)

RITCS café – Dansaertstraat 70 – Tuesday October 18 – Start 20h

Line up change : 17/05

Due to an Emergency Rory O’Hanlon had to be replacedl (No worries, He’ll be back later).

But we just turned it up a notch and booked legendary comedian Stephen Carlin.

Stephen Carlin is a Scottish-born stand-up comedian and writer, now living in London. He was named by Stewart Lee as one of the ‘Ten Best Comedians In The World Ever’.

He supported Stewart Lee on his “90s Comedian” tour.

With his original and insightful writing style and accomplished delivery. He is very enigmatic act, using a unique pattern of delivery to amuse the audience with very unexpected and off the wall references.

“The Sean Lock of his generation.” BBC Comedy Development

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk2PDZotg8M

English Comedy at RITCS café: Scott Capurro / Rory O’Hanlon

May 17 is the last comedy show before we go on summer break and it is going to be awesome!
We’ve put together a killer line-up to keep you in stitches all night long.

Scott Capurro (US):
Camp and outrageous, provocative and controversial, catty and hysterical, Scott Capurro is a breath of fresh air in the increasingly samey and stale world of stand-up. Not for the faint-hearted, Scott’s un-comprising take on his gay lifestyle and white trash background make him as challenging as he is funny. A Perrier Award Winner comedian and actor who played a part in one of our most and one of our least favorite movies of all time: “Ms Doubtfire” and “Star Wars: The phantom menace”

“The most fearless and technically perfect stand up on the circuit.” – The Guardian

Rory O’Hanlon (IE):
Starting his career in Dublin, Irish comedian Rory O’Hanlon is a favorite at comedy clubs across the UK and Ireland, known for his rapid-fire, joke-heavy delivery.
Rory has had several solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival and was in The Stand’s ‘Best of Irish’ show, as well as appearances at the Glasgow and Cardiff Comedy festivals.
Rory has also performed all over the world, including Moscow, Berlin, Monte Carlo and many places in between.

Barry Kay (IE):
Barry is a local comedian bringing the Irish craic to our stage.

As usual you can book tickets by mailing us: standupritcs@gmail.com or through our website www.comedybrussels.com Pre-sale: 15 €, on the door 18€, eHB students 7€ RITCS café – Dansaertstraat 70 – Tuesday May 17 – Start 20h doors 19h –

English Comedy at RITCS café: Phil Nichol / Andrew Ryan

April 19 is another night full of laughter to mark in your calendar. We’ve put together a great line-up and tickets are limited so hurry and get yourself on “the list”.

Phil Nichol (ca):

Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer. An acclaimed actor, Edinburgh award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician, there is no end to his talent! Phil is an energetic and exciting performer with an unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and innovate with his work. His skill as an improviseris unparalleled. With a surreal edge to his mischievous rantings, Nichol always brings something new to the stage. After starring in the award winning west end musical “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” Phil is coming to Brussels and we are happy to make room and hand over our stage to a legend.

“…a show that makes you laugh and think while you are watching, and then wakes you up in the night to laugh and think again.” The Scotsman *****

“… not just comedy but soul-quenching storytelling at its finest.” EdFestMag *****
“Masterful” The Herald ****

Andrew Ryan (IE):
Irishman Andrew Ryan is one of the most exciting talents in recent years; in demand as an act and an MC at the biggest comedy clubs across the UK & Ireland.
Andrew’s quintessentially Irish storytelling abilities and cheeky, friendly demeanor make him a natural  stand up. In 2018 he won ‘BEST NEW SHOW’ at The Leicester Comedy Festival with his new show.

Rapturously Funny ★★★★- The List – ‘An hour of hilarious comedy’ ★★★★- Edfestmag

Yannick Joos:

Yannick is a local Brussels comedian giving it a go on our stage.

As usual you can book tickets by mailing us: standupritcs@gmail.com or through our website www.comedybrussels.com Pre-sale: 15 €, on the door 18€, eHB students 7€ RITCS café – Dansaertstraat 70 – Tuesday April 19 – Start 20h doors 19h –

Mar 15: English Comedy at RITCS café: Olga Koch

March 15 is another night full of laughter to mark in your calendar.
We’ve put together a great line-up and tickets are limited so hurry and get yourself on “the list”.

Olga Koch (UK/RU):
Olga Koch does stand-up comedy onstage and creates cathartic performance art in the privacy of her own home. She was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018, Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020, and longlisted for Best Stand Up Show at the National Comedy Awards in 2021.

She has also appeared on Mock the Week (BBC Two), QI (BBC Two), Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC Two), Late Night Mash (Dave), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two), Guessable (Comedy Central),

George Rigeden (UK):
George Rigden is one of the most exciting new musical comedians to emerge in recent times. Since breaking out as a finalist in a host of prestigious new act competitions within his first year, including being nominated for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the year, George now regularly performs for all the UK’s leading comedy clubs and at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, drawing significant acclaim and was recently nominated for Best Musical Comedy Show at Leicester Comedy Festival.

Niamh Moroney (IE):£
Niamh Moroney is an Irish comedian and one of the driving forces behind the Brussels comedy scene.

As usual you can book tickets by mailing us: standupritcs@gmail.com or through our website www.comedybrussels.com Pre-sale: 15 €, on the door 18€, eHB students 7€ RITCS café – Dansaertstraat 70 – Tuesday March 15 – Start 20h doors 19h –