The F-Word: All-Female Stand-Up Comedy Night in Antwerp!

Presenting the first EVER female Comedy Night in Antwerp! Hosted by character-comedian, Kym Nelson.

The F-Word (Fierce, Funny, Female) brings a fresh, high-energy lineup to the stage - with a dynamic mix of international comedians, delivering sharp observations, bold stories, and big laughs.

Set in the cosy Comedy Cellar at De Groene Waterman, this is the perfect setting for a fun, relaxed night of live comedy.

Everyone is welcome (yes, even the men!) just bring your sense of humour!

Venue: De Groene Waterman Bookstore (in the Comedy Cellar)
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8pm

The F-Word Line-Up:

Host: Skye aka Kym Nelson @kym_comedyplayground (UK)
Kym is a character comedian hailed by a theatre critic as "a great and relatable storyteller." She has written and performed two acclaimed solo shows, appears regularly at comedy clubs and festivals-including the Edinburgh Fringe, and teaches comedy across the UK and Belgium. Her work also extends beyond the stage, helping professionals bring humour, confidence, and connection into the workplace.

Erin Crouch (US) Headliner
Erin 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), Dwayne Perkins (USA) and Enissa Amani (Germany). 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. Some video: https://youtu.be/7GLZhISb0zw Boom Chicago festival in Amsterdam summer 2024

Mari Volar (Estonian) Headliner
Erin is a powerhouse on the European comedy circuit, Mari Volar is an Estonian comedian, MC, and event producer with a  knack for blending feminism with comedy —and delivering both with dramatic flair. Whether performing solo or hosting, she commands the stage with ease, as noted by  Theater Scotland :  "Volar has a great stage presence and easily captivates an audience."

Ghieslaine Guardiola (US)
When actor & singer Ghieslaine Guardiola went to New York to do standup for the first time, the winds of change blew her straight into the New Talent Showcase of the Gotham Comedy Club. That unexpected dream kick-off pushed Ghieslaine to get even more serious about her comedy and her career in laughter. She started performing throughout Europe and currently performs, hosts and produces comedy shows in New York City.

Barbara Loots (BE)
Barbara is a comedian, burlesque performer and self-proclaimed “Rich Housewife from Antwerp”. She pokes fun at perfection and the pressure to perform, wrapped up in humour, glitter and a generous dose of self-awareness. Theatrical but grounded, she laughs at privilege, womanhood and everything in between - because sometimes the punchline wears heels.