Name: International Comedy Showcase
Start: 2026-01-11T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-11T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Kartoffel

INTERNATIONAL COMEDY SHOWCASE
Join us for a fun and cosy Sunday afternoon in the heart of Utrecht!
Mad Cow Comedy hosts an afternoon of stand-up comedy performed by various international acts, all performing in English.
🎤 Utrecht-based comedian, Rachel Morton-Young, introduces a different mix of comedians every 2 weeks, so no two shows are ever the same.
Kartoffel:
Our show now takes place in the Biergarten at Kartoffel, a German-themed restaurant along the historic Oudegracht (only a 10 minutes walk from Utrecht Central Station). The venue has great, affordable food, so considering coming early for lunch, or staying for a bite after the show.
Line-up 30th November 2025:
Emily Higginson (USA)
Emily Higginson turns everyday weirdness into… even more weirdness. A two-time Funny Women semi-finalist, she’s been described by friends as “kind of funny” and “average height”, though she personally prefers “extremely funny” and “very tall”. Come decide for yourself.
Vassilis Sito (Greece)
A Greek academic who writes funny songs about being mildly annoyed at everything. Philosophical, deadpan, and impossible to tell whether he’s joking. (He probably is. Probably.)
Mehdi Guerfali (Tunisia)
Mehdi came to the Netherlands for love and stays for the beer. His style is warm, sharp, and occasionally judged as “can do better” by his best friend. Between his mum calling him “so funny” and critics offering a polite “hihi”, you’re in safe hands.
Sjoerd Scott (Caribbean)
One of the fastest-rising young comics in the country. Friendly, upbeat, and disarmingly positive — until he hits you with a twist you didn’t see coming. And quite possibly the only Sjoerd in the world who isn’t Dutch.

Upcoming Dates:
14th December 2025 (Ria Lina Special: Riabellion)
11th January 2026
25th January 2026
8th February 2026
22nd February 2026
8th March 2026
22nd March 2026
5th April 2026
19th April 2026
3rd May 2026
17th May 2026 (Season finale!)
What Customers Say about Mad Cow Comedy (from Tripadvisor):
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The highlight of my visit to Utrecht!! I had tears laughing, the absolute perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Very professional show, lovely community vibe, cosy venue and fab food and drinks."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Great mix of comedians. Rachel the host is energetic and brings a different mix of stand up acts every two weeks. I have been a few times now and it's always a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Amazing line up of comedians. A fun afternoon. The best 3 hrs full of laughter. Great line, witty people, well organised"
Line-ups are subject to change; keep an eye on our socials for details: @madcowcomedynl