"Bonn-bastic" | English Stand-Up Comedy Show

In the organizer's words:

Let's make Bonn the English Comedy capital of Germany!

BONN-BASTIC is a monthly English comedy show in the heart of (you guessed it!) Bonn.
Bringing together up-and-coming comedic talent from the region as well as showcasing professional traveling comedians from all over the world - this show is not to be missed!

THIS SHOW IS ENTIRELY IN ENGLISH!
Doors open: 19:00
Show starts: 19:30

WHO IS COMING TO PERFORM?
OCTOBER 2025:

Erin Crouch
Erin Crouch is an American comedian who lives in Germany, where she produces monthly shows on two US military bases. She recently opened for Netflix comedians April Macie (USA) and Enissa Amani (Germany). Fulfilling a lifelong dream, she was paid by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs to tell jokes about Germans in 2024. In addition, she has hosted and featured at Cologne International Comedy Festival (October 2024), Boom Chicago Amsterdam (2021 and July 2024) Utrecht International Comedy Festival (2022) and Summer Comedy Marathon festival in Ohrid, N. Macedonia (2023). She co-produces Festrogen, the annual women's comedy festival in Luxembourg (2021- present). Her comedy is neither dirty nor clean but a secret third thing.

Lorraine Chanel Taylor Valentine
Lorraine Chanel Taylor Valentine is where sharp wit meets show-stopping glamor. A dazzling drag queen comedian, Lorraine blends high-fashion elegance with razor-sharp humor, keeping audiences in stitches while serving unforgettable looks. Known for her quick comebacks, over-the-top characters, and magnetic stage presence, she can turn any event into a glitter-fueled comedy club.

Whether she's roasting the front row, lip-syncing to diva anthems, or improvising a hilarious bit on the spot, Lorraine commands the stage with the confidence of a seasoned queen and the heart of a true entertainer. She's not just here to perform-she's here to leave you laughing, gasping, and begging for more.

ONLINE TICKETS: limited number of early bird tickets 10€; sudents 12€, full price 18€
TICKETS AT THE DOOR COST 20€ full price and 15€ for students

Bonn-Bastic is hosted and produced by Mari Volar - an international comedian based right here in NRW.
Originally from cold and internet-savvy Estonia, Mari has been living in and making jokes about Germany since 2019. Her witty remarks on international living, loving and laughing have so far won over audiences in over 15 countries and counting.
She has opened for numerous touring comedians like Mario Adrion, Dragos, Elena Gabrielle and Victor Patrascan as well as performing at various festivals (Edinburg Fringe, Women in Comedy Festival Manchester, Hundertpro, Tallinn Fringe, Festrogen Festival). For the last 2 years she has toured over 20 cities with a 2-woman theatrical comedy show "The Clitoris Act".

Some due diligence:
This show will include swearing/crude language and the occasional joke about Germans being a cold people with OCD-like tendencies. It just can't be helped. We hope you understand.
This show is pro -immiration; -queer people; -diversity, and intersectionally feminist.