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Laughs! See this Haarlem comedian in the new show Wat speelt er

Haarlem native Anniek Pheifer will appear in the new unscripted comedy show Wat speelt er, hosted by Patrick Lodiers. The program, which debuts on NPO1 on October 29, features performers improvising scenes based on current weekly news events.

A new improvisational comedy show titled Wat speelt er is set to premiere on NPO1, featuring a group of performers who react spontaneously to the news of the week. Among the participants is Haarlem comedian Anniek Pheifer, who will join other entertainers to navigate unscripted segments directed by host Patrick Lodiers. The show has been compared to the popular former series De Lama's, as it utilizes current events, audience interaction, and studio occurrences to spark humorous conversations and scenes.

Produced by Bnnvara, the program promises to provide unexpected twists on serious news topics by relying on the immediate creativity of its cast. Viewers can tune in to see how these performers translate real-world issues into comedy starting October 29 at 20.30.

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