Jasper van der Veen
Stand-up comedian from Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ
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)
Videos 49 to 59 of 59.
1:44Jasper van der Veen - Moeder bellen (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
796 views
3:23Jasper van der Veen - Het klimaat (Het dreigt volslagen goed te komen)
766 views
0:32Jasper van der Veen - Havermelk (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
744 views
2:27Jasper van der Veen - Houtversnipperaar (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
675 views
2:33Jasper van der Veen - Ambulance (Het dreigt volslagen goed te komen)
663 views
1:26Jasper van der Veen - Instagram (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
655 views
3:04Jasper van der Veen - Bechdeltest (Het dreigt volslagen goed te komen)
653 views
3:01Jasper van der Veen - Twitter (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
598 views
1:11Jasper van der Veen - Frontfest (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
541 views
0:55Jasper van der Veen - Technologie (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
283 views
2:22Jasper van der Veen - Principes (Niet Gehinderd Door Enige Kennis)
245 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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