24 October 2023
Stephen Carlin & Diederik Zuurmond
Comedy star Stephen Carlin is back in Brussels. He is a regular to our shows, and one of our crowd’s favorites over the years. Special guest : Diederik Zuurmond, a rising talent hailing from England.
Stephen Carlin
As seen on BBC’s “Comedy Underground” and Comedy Central’s “Alternative Comedy Experience”, Stephen Carlin has gained critical acclaim and a growing fan base with his original, insightful material and his accomplished delivery. He is increasingly expanding his following on the international comedy scene performing this year across Asia and Europe.
Chosen as one of Stewart Lee’s “Ten Best Stand Up Comedians Ever” Carlin has supported Stewart Lee, Stephen Merchant & Tom Stade on their British tours.
Stephen is an experienced writer and has written for many BBC Shows including the Now Show and the Newsquiz. He is the author of a Comedy Blog, which hilariously exposes the many facets of a life lived in comedy.
Press
“This is laconic laced with Red Bull, material so thoughtful you would put your house on (him) reinventing the knock knock joke… announcing the arrival of a new comedy original.” Herald One of the most inventive stand-ups on the Fringe….. knowingly cynical and hilarious … delightfully deadpan Scot “ Chortle “If this man isn’t a household name in five years time, the world is even more lacking in justice than we could have feared.” Scotsman “A cult favourite among fans of the sharper end of stand-up” Guardian “One of the most distinctive, and funniest… comedians in Britain” Chortle
Diederik Zuurmond
Don’t be fooled by his name: Diederik Zuurmond hails from England, and his comedy bears the unmistakable influence of his British background. Diederik’s style is characterized by razor-sharp observations that never miss their mark. Moreover, he takes his performances to the next level with his dynamic physicality on stage.
In 2023, Diederik won the first edition of the English Comedy Talent Award, capturing both the judge’s and audience’s prize.
He was recognized by the judge for his self-deprecating jokes, which serve as a testament to his sharp comedic mind, effortlessly interweaving personal experiences into side-splitting anecdotes.
To put it simply, Diederik Zuurmond is a comedic talent that you definitely don’t want to miss!
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