The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show in Amsterdam

Hard-to-laugh comedy improv show a.k.a. English Comedy Show @ Boom Chicago

Who knew the English Comedy Show was to be an improv one? I’d not have bothered if I did. Unnecessarily irreverent and not particularly funny. Admittedly, the comedians’ themselves seemed to enjoy it. Top marks for the flavoured pistachio from the bar - very moreish :p Otherwise, do yourself a favour and save your money.

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Good messy fun

I first was brought to Boom Chicago in 2002 and loved its quirky improv comedy..I brought my wife (who used to manage a theatre) in 2011 and she loved it. This time we brought our daughter who is studying amateur drama as a hobby. She loved it too..On a trip to Amsterdam that involves visiting the amazing art and canals of traditional Dutch culture, visiting Boom Chicago is essential to experience the complimentary craziness of the modern Netherlands. Although the comedy team do lean too much on the audience - and although some scenes fall flat - the overall experience is good fun and a great night out. One limitation the team may face is the modern fear of being cancelled fornsaying the wrong thing. In 2002 Boom Chicago did hilarious skits and lampoons of politicians. In todays mich more sensitive times they are more constrained. But they still put on a good show. I recommend.

Response from the operator: Glad you've been a fan for more than 20 years!! Pep and Greg and still together and doing political shows which sounds like the show you are craving! If you are here on November 3, election night, we will present an evening of comedy and vote counting called The Beginning of the End of Donald Trump. That sounds like something up your alley!

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Boom Chicago is a must do in Amsterdam!

I went to Boom Chicago very often from 1997 - 2002 when I lived in The Netherlands as an expat and it was always such a special place. So many memories with great friends! To see where it has come today is truly mind blowing. So many epic, globally-known comedians were born at Boom. (And yet they are still so humble!) So loved being back to see a show this week after so many years. Thank you Saskia and Andrew! xxx

Response from the operator: It's not often I get to respond to a review that thanks me personally! You're welcome!!! (I'll tell Saskia too)

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Not very funny to me

I'm an American living in the Netherlands for about 16 years now and I didn't find it very funny. I think it would have been funnier to do something about Americans trying to buy homes in the Netherlands (instead they tried to make fun of some US-style home sales). Americans dealing with the much smaller spaces, the lack of toilets (excuse me, bathrooms) and lawns, the lack of actual places to buy, the dense neighborhoods with coffeeshops or red light district nearby, early experiences living in Amsterdam...I mean - that could be hilarious. The divorce skit was fine but only two choices given to the audience for each turn was not too much of a challenge for the comics. The pun jokes about the auction items like the sandals and Dogs playing poker on velvet fell flat. The Noord skit started out funny but the sexy ferry was too long, over the top and didn't grab me. So I left during the intermission. Maybe I am not the target audience for this show. Behind us were a few tourists who said, "Now that we've been here a few days and understand the culture here, we'll probably appreciate this more." And they seemed to really enjoy it. I feel badly about complaining, but for the premium ticket price I think it can be improved.

Response from the operator: Hi Katy (I assume), Thanks for taking the time to write a detailed review. Part of me wants to say don't leave the show before the finale, but if you're not feeling it, then it makes sense to go. (I will walk out of movies I'm not enjoying as well.) The thing is you are our target group. You live here! (visitors are of course also welcome). If you would like to give us another chance, we would love to invite you back to see a show you WILL like. Write to us at hello@boomchicago.nl (from the account that bought the ticket) to my attention, and we will determine the show you are going to love. And give you tickets to it! Please take us up on this offer!! You are a future fan! Let us prove it!

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Don't hold back!

1. Be ready to participate by suggesting responses to questions from the performers, and don't be shy!

Response from the operator: Thank you Paul for the rave review!

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