Utrecht International Comedy Festival – English Industry Day
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 13:00 – 18:00 + drinks afterwards
Location: Domplein 4, Utrecht
Organizers: Jeroen Pater & Rachel Morton-Young
For the first time ever, the Utrecht International Comedy Festival is hosting an English Industry Day – a must-attend event for comedians, producers, and industry professionals.
What’s in store?
✔ Panel Discussion: The state of the English-speaking comedy scene, hosted by Winnie Hänschen.
✔ Safe Comedy & Confidential Advisor: Creating a safer, more inclusive comedy industry.
✔ Breakout Sessions: Choose two workshops tailored to performers & producers:
•1 Branding Your Show: Create impactful promotional materials & social media strategies.
•2 Running a Show: Tips for producing successful and sustainable comedy nights.
•3 Self-Promotion: Learn how to get booked and craft a standout biography. Plus the opportunity to have a professional profile photograph taken by Shelby from Sweeping Petals
•4 Writing Exercises: Hands-on comedy writing session with Jurg van Ginkel.
✔ Masterclass + Demo:
Masterclass: “How to Progress in Comedy” with Greg Shapiro
Demo: The Laughter app tool by Faris Abusada A demonstration of StandAppComedy, a new data-driven tool designed to help comedians refine their craft and engage their audience more effectively.
Wrap-up & Networking Borrel (18:00 – 19:00) – Drinks included!
Optional: End the day with a hilarious Ed Byrne show at TivoliVredenburg (20:30).
Tickets:
•€49.95 for the Industry Event.
•€69.95 for Industry Event + Ed Byrne’s comedy show.
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