About this Event
Mad Cow Comedy presents Solos at the Shed; a series of great solo shows in the most intimate of venues! On Friday 23rd January, join us for GREG SHAPIRO SAVES THE CLIMATE - 60 minutes of climate good news
About the Show:
Greg Shapiro - the American Netherlander - says “don’t listen to the sceptics.” Just in the tiny Netherlands, the green future is already here. Solar-powered cars, wind-powered trains, garbage-powered trucks - and homes heated by cow poop (warning: contents are not vegan).
TALES FROM THE EXPERT
Shapiro’s day job is hosting events for Dutch green startups and leaders in sustainability. Greg has hosted events for: offshore wind, lab-grown meat, garbage-powered trucks, a sustainable chicken farm, the European Sleeper train, Extinction Rebellion - and even for Shell. Come hear the stories from the front lines - and behind the scenes.
“Yes 90% of climate news is bad. But if you ignore the 10% that’s good, you’ll go 100% crazy.” - Greg Shapiro
Preserve your mental health and come see GREG SHAPIRO SAVES THE CLIMATE.
AUDIENCE REVIEWS:
“Important and Inspiring.”
“Climate news stories making you realise it’s not all bad. Amusing and uplifting.”
“Climate theme is great. Also the ‘look out for greenwashing’ angle. Appeals to the sceptic in me.”
About Greg Shapiro:
Greg Shapiro (Boom Chicago, Comedy Central, Lubach) is best-known as the voice of the 'Netherlands Second' video. Meanwhile, he has written and performed 8 solo shows including Leaving Trumpland and How to Be Orange. As author, Greg has written books such as How to Be Dutch: the Quiz and his latest The American Netherlander: 25 Years of Expat Tales. His two previous shows have received 4-star reviews from De Volkskrant.
Practical Information:
- The show takes place at de Schuur ("the Shed") a cosy intimate theatre close to the Louis Hartlooper at Ledig, Erf, Utrecht.
- Doors open: 20:00, Showtime: 20:30
- Show duration: 1 hour (note there is no break)
- Drinks will be available before and after the show
- Space is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment
- Recommended age: 16+
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wijde Doelen 8, 8 Wijde Doelen, Utrecht, Netherlands
EUR 14.95
