Patron Stage

Halil Caliskan: Homesick on Tour – English Stand-Up Comedy in Amsterdam
2024-10-30 20:00 - 21:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | LE FLANEUR AMSTERDAM, Prinsengracht 260, 1016 HG, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Language: English | Duration: 80 minutes | Format: Stand-up Comedy
Doors and pop-up cocktail bar open from 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
Halil Caliskan’s debut hour, Homesick, is a candid and clever exploration of life abroad, blending sharp observations, witty stories and dark political satire. As a rising Turkish talent in the English comedy scene, Halil tackles identity crises, cultural differences, Amsterdam’s infamous coffee shop culture, and encounters with Dutch gurus during psychedelic retreats. His deadpan humour and laid back delivery take the audience on a thought-provoking journey through the highs and lows of his experience, offering a bold, captivating yet funny take on what it means to be far from home.
Halil Caliskan is a Turkish comedian who has called Amsterdam home since 2017. After leaving the grind of a 9-to-5 consulting job, he followed his dream of opening a restaurant, only to find that life had other plans right at the beginning of 2020. Familiar with using humor to cope with life’s challenges since childhood, Halil found himself at an open mic one night and discovered a new passion for stand-up. What started as a way to escape became something much bigger. He transformed his restaurant into a comedy club, Patron Stage – named after restaurant’s bossy cat, and since then he’s performed and produced hundreds of shows in some exciting theaters and comedy clubs across Europe and beyond.
Le Flaneur Bookstore, located on the scenic canals of Prinsengracht in the heart of Amsterdam, is an emerging alternative venue for intimate live performances—from stand-up comedy and ADE parties to live music and cozy gatherings. During the performance a cocktail bar will be open 1 hour before the show, ran by one of the most talented bartenders in Amsterdam.
The show is suitable for audiences aged 18 and above. Video recording will not be allowed during the show; however, you may take pictures.

Double Dutch: Live on Tour | October 30 | Brussels
2024-10-30 21:00 - 22:15 | Théâtre l’Improviste, Rue de Fierlant 120, 1190, Bruxelles, Belgium
Double Dutch: Live on Tour
Language: English
Duration: 75 minutes
“Join Derek in an autumn EU tour of his sell-out hit show Double Dutch: Live – 75 minutes of stand-up, characters, and sketches about living between the Netherlands, UK and the US. Following a sold-out run of over 100 shows around the Netherlands and the UK, Derek is embarking on an EU tour with his very best material.
The show will begin promptly at 9:00 PM. Followed by a meet-and-greet with Derek for those who wish to say hi and bye. Follow @letsdoubledutch and @patronstage on Instagram to stay updated on events, announcements, and other important news.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the show, as latecomers will not be able to enter after it has started. Video recording will not be allowed during the show; however, you may take pictures. The show is suitable for audiences aged 18 and above.”
