Janneke de Bijl
Stand-up comedian from Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ
About Janneke de Bijl
Janneke de Bijl is a Dutch stand-up comedian, cabaretier, writer and philosopher born on February 18, 1982 in 's-Hertogenbosch. She studied philosophy in Groningen and graduated cum laude from Studio Selma Susanna in Amsterdam in 2012. In 2017 she won both the jury and audience prizes at the Cameretten Festival, and in 2019 De Volkskrant named her comedy talent of the year.
Janneke de Bijl is currently touring her fourth cabaret program Pluk eventueel de dag. She is a member of Comedytrain, the influential Dutch stand-up collective, and appears on De Avondshow Stand-ups with Arjen Lubach. She also writes weekly Druktemaker columns on NPO Radio 1 and has published two books with Nijgh & van Ditmar: Pogingen tot zomer (2019), a collection of sharp humorous musings on everyday life, and Als, dan (2023). Her cabaret blends philosophical reflection with dark, sometimes melancholic humor, a style that has made her a critical favorite.
Janneke de Bijl is touring Dutch theaters with her fourth solo program Pluk eventueel de dag. She also performs regularly with Comedytrain and on Arjen Lubach's De Avondshow Stand-ups. Tour dates are on jannekedebijl.nl and her Druktemaker columns air on NPO Radio 1.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Janneke de Bijl?
Janneke de Bijl is a Dutch cabaretier, writer and philosopher born February 18, 1982 in 's-Hertogenbosch. She won both prizes at Cameretten 2017 and was named comedy talent of 2019 by De Volkskrant.
What is Janneke de Bijl's most famous special?
Her fourth and current touring program Pluk eventueel de dag is her latest signature show, following the breakthrough Dit is het nou. She has also published two books with Nijgh & van Ditmar: Pogingen tot zomer and Als, dan.
What style of comedy does Janneke de Bijl do?
Philosophical cabaret with dark, sometimes melancholic humor. She mixes sardonic musings about everyday life with a philosopher's eye for absurdity, drawing on her academic background in philosophy.
Where is Janneke de Bijl from?
She was born in 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands and studied philosophy in Groningen before training at Studio Selma Susanna in Amsterdam, where she graduated cum laude in 2012.
Where can I watch Janneke de Bijl?
She tours Dutch theaters with Pluk eventueel de dag, performs with Comedytrain and on De Avondshow Stand-ups with Arjen Lubach, and writes Druktemaker columns on NPO Radio 1.
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