Leids Cabaret Festival Finalistentour 2025

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Discover the new big names of the Dutch cabaret scene before they become household names! Who you’ll see tonight and what they’ll perform is still a surprise. Prepare for an evening full of contemporary stand-up, narrative and musical cabaret, physical slapstick, and everything in between.
Some past finalists include Najib Amhali, Paulien Cornelisse, Wim Helsen, Sanne Wallis de Vries, Micha Wertheim, Sara Kroos, Tim Fransen, Lisa Ostermann, and Kasper van der Laan. Get ready to be surprised!
Bob Koomen (1993)
Bob thinks he’s a genius, though the world doesn’t always seem to agree. With the best intentions and even better ideas, he tries to help the world—but it always seems like he’s the one who needs help. In this performance, he searches for a compromise.
David van Rosmalen (1994) – If I Were You
In his musical show, David takes you on a philosophical journey through his life. He looks back at the choices that have shaped him. Could he have chosen differently? Would he have wanted to? And does he even know what he wants? A show full of questions, answers, and meaningful nonsense.
Yara Piekema (1995)
Yara really wants to start. Really. But not right now. She could be a ballerina or a kickboxer… if only she would start. Maybe she’ll start by smoking? A show about uncertainty, imperfection, Henk Schiffmacher, and the search for yourself in a world full of expectations.