How long is the show?

Typical sessions run about 90–120 minutes; check your booking confirmation for the exact runtime.

Is the event in English?

Wouter de Jong often performs in English for international audiences; confirm language details on the booking page if needed.

Do I need to participate physically?

No; participation is gentle and optional—audience members can observe or try small seat-based exercises.

The meeting point is Boom Chicago Upstairs Theater; follow check-in instructions on your booking confirmation.

Are there age restrictions?

No minimum age is listed; the material is aimed at adults and young adults comfortable in a theater setting.

What is included with the ticket?

The listed price (€33) covers general admission to the talk; extras are not included unless specified on the booking page.

Full Body Thinking LIVE with Wouter de Jong at Boom Chicago, Amsterdam | Events | Workshop

In the heart of Amsterdam, Full Body Thinking LIVE arrives as a practical, theatrical primer on how the body shapes attention. Wouter de Jong’s evening at Boom Chicago Upstairs Theater takes a simple premise—relief from the overactive mind begins with the body—and amplifies it with humor, science, and plainspoken exercises. The room is small enough that you can feel the floor underfoot, the stage lights island the speaker, and the audience moves with him through short experiments that break the habits of thinking-only solutions. This is not a dry lecture. Wouter mixes stories from everyday life with research about posture, breath, and the nervous system, creating a series of demonstrations that audiences can try from their seats. The act of shifting weight, changing breathing patterns, or attending to interoception becomes an accessible tool for better focus, deeper rest, and clearer presence. Laughter breaks tension; precise cues turn curiosity into practice. The result is an evening that feels like a workshop, a stand-up set, and a lab all rolled into one. Located at Boom Chicago Upstairs Theater in Amsterdam, the event is a short walk from Leidseplein and the city’s network of canals—ideal for squeezing a restorative talk into an evening of cultural exploration. The theater’s intimate profile means tickets are a direct line to interaction; general admission grants both observation and invitation. The booking price listed for this presentation is €33, which includes standard entry to the talk. Why book this instead of a typical guided walk or museum visit? Full Body Thinking LIVE is designed for city travelers who carry their stress with them. It’s a focused pause: an opportunity to learn portable practices you can use on trains, at work, or between museum stops. For locals, the show offers new ways to reframe chronic busyness; for visitors, it’s a concise lesson in presence you can put to immediate use. Practical details: show formats may change run length and check-in specifics, so confirm times when reserving. Bring comfortable clothes you can shift in while seated and an open mind—participation is gentle and optional. For a night out that improves how you move through the rest of your trip, this session by Wouter de Jong is a nimble, well-executed stop on Amsterdam’s live-performance map. It’s less about epiphany and more about usable change: small body alterations that ripple into clearer attention and steadier rest. Expect to leave with short, repeatable practices: breath anchors for subway rides, posture shifts for long flights, and simple rituals to quiet the inner critic. The talk rewards repeat attendance; different evenings highlight new exercises. If you plan an Amsterdam itinerary, slotting this talk between museums and canals can turn ordinary sightseeing into mindful journey experience.

About Boom Chicago

Boom Chicago is an improv theatre and comedy venue based in Amsterdam, Noord‑Holland. The company programs a wide range of live entertainment, including short-form and long-form improv shows, stand-up comedy nights, special events, and workshops through its Academy.

Boom Chicago's calendar features headline performances such as The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show, Improv Spectacular, Sunday Night Live, and rotating guest acts including Ed Gamble, Fábio Porchat, Laureano Márquez, and international tours like Comedy Link Up featuring Jordan Rock.

The venue offers structured training with multiple Academy levels and electives: Intro to Improv, Level 2 (The 2‑Person Scene), Level 3 (Building Character), Level 4 (Advanced Scenework and The Joy Of Short‑Form Games), and Level 5 classes focused on long‑form play and hosting. Additional Academy programming includes musical improv intensives, comedy writing electives, student shows, and public jams and community nights such as Indie Night and Sketch Comedy Night.

Special events and collaborations are part of the program lineup — examples include Magic Bingo Brunch, Boom Gone Country monthly nights, Pro Wrestling Holland Live x Boom Chicago, and themed meet-and-greets with figures like Sjaak Swart. Premier seasonal and ticketed events range from Slide Slam PowerPoint Karaoke to holiday dinner-and-comedy shows.

Located in Amsterdam, Boom Chicago presents both local community nights and international touring acts, serving audiences and students seeking live comedy, improv training, and curated entertainment in Noord‑Holland. Show dates, times, and ticket information are listed per event to help visitors plan attendance and choose performances or classes in advance online easily.