With a crimson currant in hand, Urbanus pronounces his new theater present: De Bes Tof. Throughout a press second in “his” Galmaarden, the comic, who turns 75 tomorrow, talked regarding his future efficiency in his personal distinctive manner. Will probably be a best-of efficiency wherein he collects his greatest jokes, sketches and songs. Tickets and data for Urbanus De Bes Tof at the moment are accessible through www.COMEDYSHOWS.be
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Urbanus is a dwelling legend in our nation. A comic book profession via all theaters in Flanders and the Netherlands, hit singles akin to “Bakske vol met stroi” and “Poesje Stoei”, 4 comedian collection, main roles in two of the most important Flemish blockbusters: Urbanus is essentially the most diverse artist in our nation.. He’s presently on tour till the tip of this month together with his efficiency Bis Bis Bis. “Lots of people thought that may be my final tour, however I am doing yet another. For the primary time in my profession, I might be on the lookout for my greatest sketches and stunts from my very own exhibits from the 70s to the current. However in fact I will even add new jokes, I at all times wish to proceed to shock my viewers.”
It’s a actual festive 12 months for Urbanus. He might be 75 years previous on June 7, 2024 and lots of issues are deliberate round that. For instance, a set album with Urbanus’ favorites, Favoliedjes, was not too long ago revealed. He will even be touring the festivals with De Fanfaar this summer season.
On Thursday, June 6, he introduced his farewell tour at De Bes Tof. “If I wait too lengthy to announce a brand new present, I can solely play in dentists’ ready rooms, as a result of then all of the rooms are absolutely booked,” Urbanus jokes. He’s planning all types of try-outs in January 2025, earlier than occurring tour via Flanders from February 2025. Data, efficiency dates and tickets through www.COMEDYSHOWS.be
The Bailiff Home was virtually too small.
Within the presence of the honorary residents, the mayor, the municipal council members, colleagues from the council of aldermen, the director, the workers of the Bailiff Home and the administrators of the assorted faculties with many enthusiastic college students dressed up, this vital second was skilled and celebrated along with Urbanus.
Mayor Ludo Persoons of Galmaarden took the ground: “After which it turned quiet! On the one hand, it’s your birthday, however then once more, you’ve got introduced that you’re going to do the final tour… .” In fact, it won’t be Urbanus who interrupts the speech and makes jokes. (take heed to the video: his story, profession and jokes)
The scholars had executed their utmost to decorate up as Urbanus and make all types of lovely drawings, which he obtained with pleasure. The emotional Urbain Servranckx even shed a tear from time to time and took the time to autograph a number of drawings.
Lengthy will he reside…
It ended with a well known verse: ‘Lengthy might he reside’, which was sung on the high of his lungs by all the scholars, adopted by an enormous spherical of applause.
Photographs and video:©Chris Noerens
