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Escape the Expat Blues with IN YOUR FACE Comedy!
Craving a laugh that hits close to home? IN YOUR FACE specializes in stand-up comedy shows performed in English, right here in Zürich. We handpick the best local English-speaking comedians to deliver razor-sharp humor that resonates with life in this city. Plus, don't be surprised if a big-name comedian drops in for an impromptu set when they're in town!
📍 Where & When: Join us EVERY THURSDAY at ROBIN's, located at Zähringerstrasse 33, 8001 Zürich in Niederdorf. We're just 2-minutes from the Central tram stop in Zürich!
🎤 Be the Comedy: Feeling brave? You're welcome to step up to the mic and try your hand at stand-up comedy! For more details on how to perform, visit IN YOUR FACE Comedy Perform.
📲 Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram to stay in the loop on all things comedy! For quick access to our socials, click IN YOUR FACE Comedy Follow.
Join three of Switzerland's sharpest comedy imports, all the way from the UK, as they navigate life post-Brexit in the land of cheese, chocolate, and punctuality. Expect a side-splitting evening of biting wit, dark satire, and self-deprecating British humour, as these three exiles attempt to make sense of their Swiss existence while grappling with the baggage of their homeland.
Tickets: https://bit.ly/brexiles
Do all British people have terrible teeth? Are they all actually addicted to tea? Are the royal family actually peadophile lizards? Does anyone actually care anymore? Come along for answers to these questions and more, and pose your own to our panel of cultural experts* to win a free drink!
*mid-aged comedians who used to read the news in the early 2000s
Featuring:
Harry Fücks is a half-German who grew up in the UK, where he witnessed too many late trains provoking wristwatch-staring fits from his German genes. He later moved to Switzerland, the last place in Europe where trains run on time, to avoid constant triggering. Now over 50, a single dad, and failing to live up to his name, Harry uses comedy as his coping strategy.
Jack Roberts comes from a long line of pale, broke, miserable northern bastards. Growing up in Manchester he is also exceptionally cool with impeccable taste in music and football. As difficult to understand in English as he is in German, he endeavours to speak clearly about all that is troubling him - join him for crazy antics, high jinks and fun!
Shawn Jay is a stand-up comedian, writer, and wandering vagabond philosopher who escaped the grim north of England in his early 20s and never looked back. He has toured all over Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe, including a full run at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he premiered his solo show 'A Fun Guide to Nihilism'. Now a regular on the European circuit, his unique brand of thought-provoking humour swings from silly to surreal, tickling your funny bones as well as fingering your brain.
With over 20 years collectively in the biz, this show is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, and whether you love or hate the British, there is something for everyone.
Reparations Spot: Each show will feature a guest comedian from a country which was formerly colonised by the British. This is our way of personally apologising for the hundreds of years of murder, subjugation, and terror inflicted upon the peoples of the planet. We hope you agree that we are even now.
Tickets: Get yours on Eventfrog
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- This Thursdays at ROBINS - Comedy Brew! English Stand-Up Comedy Open MicIn Your Face Comedy, Zürich
Come and get you Comedy Brew, your fix of English Stand-Up Comedy! We serve a fresh, locally sourced 'menu' of 10 comedians, as organic as your favorite farm-to-table meal, all geared up to make you laugh out loud.
Tickets at: https://bit.ly/iyfcb
Unleash your laughter at ROBIN's coffee, the coziest New York-style coffee bar in the heart of Zürich.
Dare to Make 'Em Laugh? 🎤😂
Ever fantasized about grabbing the mic and cracking some jokes yourself? Well, your dream could come true! Visit our performer's page to find out how you can take the stage and spread laughs like a pro.See You There! 🎤😂
Come down to ROBIN's, break some bread, share some laughs, and maybe even catch the comedy bug yourself! See you there every Thursday!Powered by IN YOUR FACE Comedy 🌟 Check Us Out!
Tickets at: https://bit.ly/iyfcb
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the show really in English? Absolutely. Every set is performed in English by a mix of Swiss-based and international comics, so no Swiss-German skills required.
- What’s a “Comedy Open Mic”? It’s the testing ground for jokes. Pros road-test fresh material and brave newcomers grab their first five minutes. Expect some gems, some flops—and the fun of seeing comedy born in real time.
- Will it be funny? Most of the time, yes! An open mic is a roller-coaster: seasoned acts, new voices, and the occasional glorious train-wreck. It’s all part of the charm.
- Can I perform too? Yes - you need to book a spot - find out more about how to do it here: https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/.
- Do I need to buy tickets in advance? Please do. We’re usually running around before the show and door sales slow things down. If you’re stuck, we’ll try, but no promises. Link to tickets as at https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/comedybrew/
- How does seating work? First come, first served so grab a drink, snag a seat, and settle in.
- Is food available at the bar? ROBIN’s serves drinks only. For a pre-show bite, try Restaurant Johanniter (classic Swiss) or Holy Cow! across the street for burgers.
- Will the comedians pick on me? We chat with the crowd for laughs, not humiliation. Friendly banter only - you’re safe.
- How long is the show? Doors open 7:30pm, show starts ~7:50pm with a 15 min break in the middle ending around 10pm. Enough time for the last trams home...
- Age limit? All ages welcome of course 16+ recommended (adult themes, spicy language).
- Class Clowns with Mr Roberts and IvanIn Your Face Comedy, Zürich
A comedy quiz show based on the happiest days of your life
Tickets at https://eventfrog.ch/classclownsAhhh, the good old days, not a care in the world, just trying to get your homework finished so you can smoke cigarettes behind the gym building. Just trying to get the courage to speak to that girl/boy you fancy. Just getting yelled at for no reason by insane teachers. Just feeling a deep and profound sense of sadness and despair as your face breaks out into another eruption of spots.
Ok, maybe not the good old days, but still…school hey? Join us with a new comedy quiz show based on the “happiest days of your life” - comedian and teacher, Mr Roberts and assistant Ivan, will put our contestants through various rounds of questions, challenges and nonsense that all hark back to those blissful days of our youth. Expect laughs, daftness, audience participation and hands-up before asking a question!!
Tickets at https://eventfrog.ch/classclowns
- This Thursdays at ROBINS - Comedy Brew! English Stand-Up Comedy Open MicIn Your Face Comedy, Zürich
Come and get you Comedy Brew, your fix of English Stand-Up Comedy! We serve a fresh, locally sourced 'menu' of 10 comedians, as organic as your favorite farm-to-table meal, all geared up to make you laugh out loud.
Tickets at: https://bit.ly/iyfcb
Unleash your laughter at ROBIN's coffee, the coziest New York-style coffee bar in the heart of Zürich.
Dare to Make 'Em Laugh? 🎤😂
Ever fantasized about grabbing the mic and cracking some jokes yourself? Well, your dream could come true! Visit our performer's page to find out how you can take the stage and spread laughs like a pro.See You There! 🎤😂
Come down to ROBIN's, break some bread, share some laughs, and maybe even catch the comedy bug yourself! See you there every Thursday!Powered by IN YOUR FACE Comedy 🌟 Check Us Out!
Tickets at: https://bit.ly/iyfcb
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the show really in English? Absolutely. Every set is performed in English by a mix of Swiss-based and international comics, so no Swiss-German skills required.
- What’s a “Comedy Open Mic”? It’s the testing ground for jokes. Pros road-test fresh material and brave newcomers grab their first five minutes. Expect some gems, some flops—and the fun of seeing comedy born in real time.
- Will it be funny? Most of the time, yes! An open mic is a roller-coaster: seasoned acts, new voices, and the occasional glorious train-wreck. It’s all part of the charm.
- Can I perform too? Yes - you need to book a spot - find out more about how to do it here: https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/.
- Do I need to buy tickets in advance? Please do. We’re usually running around before the show and door sales slow things down. If you’re stuck, we’ll try, but no promises. Link to tickets as at https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/comedybrew/
- How does seating work? First come, first served so grab a drink, snag a seat, and settle in.
- Is food available at the bar? ROBIN’s serves drinks only. For a pre-show bite, try Restaurant Johanniter (classic Swiss) or Holy Cow! across the street for burgers.
- Will the comedians pick on me? We chat with the crowd for laughs, not humiliation. Friendly banter only - you’re safe.
- How long is the show? Doors open 7:30pm, show starts ~7:50pm with a 15 min break in the middle ending around 10pm. Enough time for the last trams home...
- Age limit? All ages welcome of course 16+ recommended (adult themes, spicy language).
