International Comedy Showcase

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 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆:

Rachel Morton-Young (Host): Award-winning British comedian Rachel brings warmth, wit, and hilarity to the stage, sharing her chaotic yet charming life as an expat Mum in the Netherlands. Rachel is a regular on the in the English-speaking comedy scene in the Netherlands and the owner of Mad Cow Comedy.

𝗡𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗶:
Half Iranian, half American, and raised in the UK, Nadine Froughi is a Dutch-based comedian whose witty material turns serious and sexy topics into silliness. When not performing, she’s making killer shallot pasta or deadlifting over 100kg.

𝗜𝘃𝗼 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: Originally from the Netherlands and now based in Cologne, Ivo Slegers delivers rapid-fire, absurdist jokes that keep audiences guessing. Offstage, he’s a machine learning researcher who likes making funny faces in the mirror.

𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗶:
Utrecht-based Swar Joshi blends chaotic, cynical humour with complaints and hyperactivity, exaggerating minor irritations and trivializing existential crises. A UICF Talent, he’s been coached to perform at the Utrecht International Comedy Festival.

𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗷𝗸:
A comedian in his fifties, Frank Buytendijk shares sharp observations about modern life, performing globally from New York to Tokyo. A Laughing Buddha semi-finalist, he contrasts his futurist day job with deeply personal, humorous reflections.

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗻:
Chicago comedian and radio host Brian Babylon has appeared on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! and Inside Amy Schumer. Creator of the Bronzeville Comedy Showcase, he’s also regular host of The Moth story telling event in Chicago and contributor to Chicago Ideas.

UPCOMING DATES 2025:

• 26th January 2025
• 9th February 2025
• 23rd February 2025
• 9th March 2025
• 23rd March 2025
• 6th April 2025
• 20th April 2025
• 4th May 2025
• 18th May 2025

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 will be published shortly; keep an eye on our socials for details: @madcowcomedynl

Rachel Morton-Young
Your host and the owner of Mad Cow Comedy, Rachel Morton-Young brings her sharp humor and infectious energy to the stage, setting the tone for an unforgettable afternoon of laughs and connection.