Jasper van der Veen
About Jasper van der Veen
Jasper van der Veen is a Dutch stand-up comedian and cabaretier born in 1987 in Groningen. He studied Political Science at the University of Amsterdam and reached the finals of the Groningen and Amsterdam Student Festival before winning both the jury and audience prizes at the Leids Cabaret Festival in 2019. NRC and de Volkskrant named him one of the comedy talents of 2020.
Van der Veen won the jury and audience prizes of the 41st Leids Cabaret Festival in 2019 and made his theatre debut in 2021 with the full-length programme Het dreigt volslagen goed te komen, praised by Theaterkrant for sharp mimicry, theatrical skill and tight observational logic. In September 2022 he started try-outs for his second show Niet gehinderd door enige kennis, which concluded its tour in February 2024. His current programme Op scherp tours Dutch theatres including Spot Groningen and Podium Hoge Woerd in the 2025-2026 season. He also performs stand-up at Comedy Club Haug and other clubs.
Jasper van der Veen tours Dutch theatres with his current programme Op scherp, with confirmed dates at Spot Groningen, Podium Hoge Woerd and Theater De Blauwe Kei through the 2025-2026 season, alongside stand-up nights at Comedy Club Haug. Updates appear on his Instagram @jaspervanderveencomedian and YouTube channel.
Videos (59)
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1:35Jasper van der Veen - Slogans
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2:21Jasper van der Veen - Een huis kopen
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4:22Jasper van der Veen - Over agressie
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0:55Jasper van der Veen - Slogans (deel 2)
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2:18Jasper van der Veen - Sportschool
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0:59Jasper van der Veen - Social distancing
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1:55Jasper van der Veen - Ongemakkelijke gesprekken met m'n pa
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5:52Jasper van der Veen - Over Religie
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1:02Jasper van der Veen - Slogans (deel 3)
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0:55Jasper van der Veen - Seksuele Ontwikkeling
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2:17Jasper van der Veen - Vriendin wil een baby
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1:14Jasper van der Veen - Eerste dag op de Vrije School
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0:35Jasper van der Veen - Huilen (Het dreigt volslagen goed te komen)
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14:10Jasper van der Veen - Voetballen in de Zesde Klasse Reserve (het hele verhaal)
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0:57Jasper van der Veen - Verwende Amsterdammers
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3:15Jasper van der Veen - Toen mijn broertje ineens arts werd
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1:00Jasper van der Veen - Vallen voor je vaderland (Het dreigt volslagen goed te komen)
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3:05Jasper van der Veen - Agressieve automobilisten
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1:34Jasper van der Veen - Wij kunnen niet vechten (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
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2:03Jasper van der Veen - Handhavers
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0:59Jasper van der Veen - Op bezoek bij nieuwe ouders (Het dreigt volslagen goed te komen)
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1:40Jasper van der Veen - Luie pubers en het klimaat
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1:13Jasper van der Veen - Op Scherp (TRAILER)
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6:27Jasper van der Veen - Slimste Mens (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
3.1K viewsFrequently asked questions
Who is Jasper van der Veen?
Jasper van der Veen is a Dutch stand-up comedian and cabaretier from Groningen, born in 1987. He won both the jury and audience prizes at the 2019 Leids Cabaret Festival and was named one of the comedy talents of 2020 by NRC and de Volkskrant.
What is Jasper van der Veen's most famous special?
His best-known programmes are his debut Het dreigt volslagen goed te komen (2021), the follow-up Niet gehinderd door enige kennis (2022-2024) and his current theatre show Op scherp (2025-2026).
What style of comedy does Jasper van der Veen do?
Van der Veen combines storytelling, observational stand-up and sharp social commentary, with quick switching, strong mimicry and logic that dissects himself, his friends, family and society.
Where is Jasper van der Veen from?
He was born in Groningen in 1987 and studied Political Science at the University of Amsterdam before becoming a full-time cabaretier.
Where can I watch Jasper van der Veen?
You can see him live in Dutch theatres and at Comedy Club Haug, and watch clips on his YouTube channel and Instagram @jaspervanderveencomedian.
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