Anshita Koul Comedy and Tipsybear Berlin brings to you another edition of Word On The Street, where some of Berlin's finest, internationally touring, and upcoming hilarious BIPOC and/or TIN (Trans, Intersex, Non-Binary) and/or GNC (Gender Non Conforming) and/or other Queer gems will take the stage to make you laugh. The event is open to everyone, only the lineup is BIPOC and/or Queer abundant, so bring your lovers, queers and allies.
TICKETS ARE A SLIDING SCALE (€10.00/ €15.00/ €20.00)SO PAY AS PER YOUR SPENDING LIMIT.
📅 Event Date: Monday Nov 25th
⏰ Doors open: 6 PM,
Happy hours: 6-7.30pm,
Show starts: 8-8.15 PM
This comedy night is an intersectional attempt by a Queer POC producer herself to pass the mic & expand the vibrant, diverse international English comedy scene in Berlin even further and create a safe, inclusive, paid, accessible and a fun stage for BIPOC and/or Queer artists with different comedy styles to share their craft. It is also a space to experiment and play with different genres of comedy like - musical comedy, improv comedy, storytelling comedy, sketch comedy, satire, spoken word and stand up comedy to name a few.
NEW LINEUP EVERY MONTH. Let's meet our artists:
The event is hosted by Berlin based, internationally touring and independent standup comedian Anshita Koul from India. Anshita Koul(she/they) is also the co-founder of Clit Comedy Club and Festrogen Comedy Festival in Luxembourg. When she is not touring, they are performing, headlining, hosting and producing two monthly comedy shows in Berlin namely Comedy Bazaar Berlin and Word On The Street. She also teaches virtual and in-person joke writing workshops for individuals and organizations. Seen on the Indian reality TV show Queens of Comedy 2017 and opening the Funny Women Stage Awards 2022 in the UK as one of the only comedians from Europe who made it to the finals, Anshita has created a name for themselves in the English comedy scene in Europe with their political satires, punch up routines and a funny itch to decolonise standup comedy.
Kristian is a London-born drag queen who has made Berlin her home since 2017. Known for her sharp wit and vibrant performances, Kristian occasionally dips into German but is undeniably funnier when delivering her unique brand of comedy in English. A true lover of all things creative, Kristian’s passion for crafting is reflected in the elaborate, handmade outfits she dons on stage, each piece a testament to her dedication to both fashion and performance. In 2023, she was a runner-up in The Berlin New Stand-Up Comedian Award, standing out among more than 90 contestants. Her comedy style is a delightful mix of "camp," "silly," and "good" earning her a reputation as one of Berlin’s most exciting and unpredictable performers. Kristian is also the co-host and co-producer of The Irregular Show, a space where the unconventional thrives and laughter knows no bounds.
Chutney Mary, a DJ, drag artist, and stand-up comedian from Goa, is the wild, fierce, and unstoppable drag persona of artist Avril Stormy Unger. Razor sharp, twisted and multifaceted, Chutney demands the attention of a crowd, putting her skills on display whether as a DJ, comedian or effortlessly spitting fire. Her rebellion rests on her shoulder, unmoving as she wraps herself in her iconic visual attire of bold saris, exuding decadence. She moves through space ferociously embodying her curves, wit and promiscuity. Chutney Mary claims the symbol of queerness within the local landscape that is the intersection of territory, body and identity.
Queer-i-Catchall (Open Spot) "Queer-i-Catchall is a queer, trans-nonbinary South Asian creative in Berlin starting out in comedy, adding to their inherent passion for word-crafts and storytelling. They have worked as a freelance writer, broadcast journalist, junior copywriter and practiced elementary cinematography as a teaching assistant until moving to Germany in the Summer of 2016. Catchall is attempting to establish a connection to the creative queer spaces in Berlin to catch up with the missed-out experiences of their early life and to find their way back to themselves. They enjoy sending memes to their friends, talking about class inclusivity, exploring music-ornamented night scenes, drag acts, scholastic seminars, and examining multidisciplinary cultural properties from a decolonial point of view."
Sharon VS (Headliner) spent many years suppressing her comedic talent inside a full time corporate HR career. Finally realising that she's terrible with people, in 2022, she co-wrote a show and took it to Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This completely changed her life. She now only works part time in HR. Off stage you will find Sharon VS gathering more material by raising a teenager in Germany. In addition to being a co-producer of Festrogen, Sharon VS is a co-Founder of Random Things Comedy Cologne, an inclusive open mic.