Comedians born in Haarlem

Haarlem is the capital of the province of North Holland, lying just west of Amsterdam at the heart of the Dutch flower-growing region. Its handsome historic centre gathers around the Grote Markt and the towering St. Bavo Church, and the city is closely tied to the Golden Age painter Frans Hals.

Compact and cultured, Haarlem takes part in the Netherlands' strong cabaret and stand-up tradition, hosting touring comedians at its theatres, including Remco Veldhuis and Brigitte Kaandorp.