10 Performances in Amsterdam That You Shouldn't Miss

easylaughs is an improv comedy group based in Amsterdam. easylaughs offers comedy shows, improv and stand up classes and improv workshops, in English. We have been performing improv at the CREA in Amsterdam since 2005. What people have to say about easylaughs: "The easylaughs cast is incredible. Each of them brings a different side to the improvised comedy shows they put on and the results are always fantastic. With their workshops and classes, you can understand from their shows why they're so popular with the Amsterdam improv community." "Fabulous people, extremely friendly, extremely talented. I can't stop attending their improv workshops, comedy classes and shows!"

Experience “Anne Frank, her Diary on Stage”, a theater play based on the life of Anne Frank. It covers the 2 years spent by Anne and her family hidden in the secret annex, as well as events occurring before and after that time. Anne's words poignantly reflect the tensions and tragedy of existence during her family’s time in hiding and make the period come alive. The life-sized set, 180 degrees around the audience, combined with archive footage and beautiful music makes it possible for you to experience Anne's journey that takes the lonely little girl to writing and into womanhood in the midst of terrible oppression. Free use of our Translation System, in audio and/or subtitles on an iPad fixed in front of your seat in 7 languages, 100% synchronized with the actors on stage. “Anne Frank, her Diary on Stage” is the first-ever theater performance based on all the versions of her diaries, including the uncensored ones edited by Anne Frank herself. This theater performance was created at the initiative of the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel. Income from the Frank estate is redirected to fund educational and charitable purposes worldwide.

The Jam Society is a variety show featuring the funniest, smartest and sexiest characters with the most interesting points of view on life. Let the host and absurd human guide you through this extravaganza featuring a live band blasting the most avant-garde earworms and an absolutely stellar lineup of guest variety artists who are going to leave you no other option but to fall in love with them. Every show features a different lineup of international guests. Check out the next lineup on our website: http://jamvarietyshow.com

Wooden marionettes present a unique form of music theatre, for both adults and children: the classical marionette theatre. The Amsterdam Marionette Theatre performs in its own, small theatre in the old city centre of Amsterdam, near Nieuwmarkt Square.

What the huh? First there was a bunny and then, huh? Now this chicken is reading my mind, huh? Where did my date go, huh? I’m laughing my Ace off. Huh, my date is back. Amsterdam Magic Show, Things that make you go huh? Magic…for some it’s just a word…for us it’s a way of life. Take your friends, your loved ones, or yourself on our magical ride and forget the world outside (for one crazy night). We are an ensemble of magicians and illusionists. But each show is different and unique, since we invite the best inter-national magic and comedy acts to perform with us in our roaring 20’s era theater. You will be welcomed at the door with a free welcome glass of Prosecco. Make your way to your seat and relax, but not too much... mind-bending close-up magic will be performed inches from your eyes as you sip Prosecco in your seat. Time will fly by until the host announces - it's Showtime! In a 2 hour stage show, 5 or 6 of Europe's premiere magicians will take the stage to amaze, entertain and charm you. Our residents include European and word magic champions, TV magicians and we regularly book international star stage magicians as guests. Some of magic's biggest stars have appeared on our stage. After the show... the show goes on! We will supply tunes, get a drink at the bar and stay for our magical after-party. The magicians will kick back with you and share some of their most cutting edge new magic - hush-hush, after-hours and strictly off the record. So step into our magical world of ‘Huh’ and have an unforgettable evening of entertainment. It’s Amsterdam Magic Showtime!