Urbanus turns 75 and declares his final tour

With a pink currant in hand, Urbanus declares his new theater present: De Bes Tof. Throughout a press second in “his” Galmaarden, the comic, who turns 75 tomorrow, talked about his future efficiency in his personal distinctive means. It is going to be a best-of efficiency wherein he collects his finest 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 by means of all theaters in Flanders and the Netherlands, hit singles reminiscent of “Bakske vol met stroi” and “Poesje Stoei”, 4 comedian sequence, 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 along with his efficiency Bis Bis Bis. “Lots of people thought that may be my final tour, however I am doing yet one more. For the primary time in my profession, I will likely be searching for my finest sketches and stunts from my very own reveals from the 70s to the current. However after all I can even add new jokes, I all the time need to proceed to shock my viewers.”

It’s a actual festive yr for Urbanus. He will likely be 75 years previous on June 7, 2024 and plenty of issues are deliberate round that. For instance, a group album with Urbanus’ favorites, Favoliedjes, was lately revealed. He can 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 totally booked,” Urbanus jokes. He’s planning all types of try-outs in January 2025, earlier than occurring tour by means of 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 employees of the Bailiff Home and the administrators of the assorted colleges 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 grew to become quiet! On the one hand, it’s your birthday, however however, you could have introduced that you’re going to do the final tour… .” In fact, it won’t be Urbanus who interrupts the speech and makes jokes. (hearken to the video: his story, profession and jokes)

The scholars had finished their utmost to decorate up as Urbanus and make all types of lovely drawings, which he acquired with pleasure. The emotional Urbain Servranckx even shed a tear once in a while and took the time to autograph a number of drawings.

Lengthy will he dwell…

It ended with a widely known verse: ‘Lengthy could he dwell’, which was sung on the prime of his lungs by all the scholars, adopted by an enormous spherical of applause.

Pictures and video:©Chris Noerens