Open call for comedians

grab the mic.

perform at decolonisedlaughs

Vintage microphone illustration

We're building the line-ups for DecolonisedLaughs, English-language stand-up in Essen. Shows: Wed 18 Nov 2026 & Wed 2 Dec 2026 (Unperfekthaus), Wed 13 Jan 2027 (Villa Rü), all at 19:30.

New and experienced comics are welcome. We especially want voices from international, migrant, diaspora and expat communities.

It's an independent, community night, so spots are unpaid for now. Applying doesn't guarantee a spot.

Apply to perform