Fake European: English Stand-up Comedy in Basel

Saturday 7. February at 20:00 - 22:30

The Beast Comedy club, Basel

🎭 Catch an hour (and a half) of real stand-up comedy from the "Fake European”. Dima is one of Europe’s most exciting rising comedians to see live.

Originally from Ukraine, Dima has been living in Germany for the last 10 years. But don’t worry – he hasn’t been there long enough to lose his sense of humour. And yes, Watermelon is his real last name, simply translated into English.

⭐ “Deadpan Absurdity” – Stewart Lee, The Guardian
⭐ “Immensely likable stage presence and sharp storytelling” – SLEEC Reviews
⭐ “Did you write it yourself?” – Dima's mom

😂 Expect spicy jokes, hilarious hot takes and ridiculous life stories on becoming German, online dating, late-stage capitalism, interracial marriage, white privilege and circumcision. No topic is too dark, too soon, or too personal.

🎟️ Tickets:

  • Online: from 15 CHF
  • Door: 30 CHF
📍The Beast Comedy club, Basel
🚪Doors open at 20:00
⏰Showtime at 20:30
The show is entirely in English

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Audience Reviews from Instagram :

  • "Very very funny! Highly recommended! I haven't laughed like this in a long time." — Sasha
  • "Dima is fantastic and he created a great atmosphere, it felt intimate, like we were amongst friends who knew each other already..." — Sebastian
  • "When we saw that only the front row seats were left, I knew we were in trouble 😀 but I’m so happy we ended up exactly there..." — Luminita

🍉 Dima Watermelon • www.dimawatermelon.com • @dimawatermelon 🇺🇦

Dima is a Ukrainian stand-up comedian who has been living in Germany for over 10 years. But don’t worry – he hasn’t been there long enough to lose his sense of humor. His unique comedic style is a mix of absurdity, social commentary, and some allegedly inappropriate jokes. And yes, Watermelon is his real last name, simply translated into English.

Dima has performed in over 30 countries, including renowned locations like Gotham Comedy Club in New York, The Comedy Store in London, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Having lived in 3 different countries and visited over 40, Dima is no longer simply Ukrainian, but not quite European either. Stuck in this absurd cultural limbo, he finds laughter is his best coping mechanism.

The Beast Comedy club • Pfluggässlein 10, 4001 Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Google Map of Pfluggässlein 10, 4001 Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland