Tim Hartog

Tim Hartog is a regular at Comedy Club Haug in Rotterdam, where he performs in Dutch.

About Tim Hartog

Tim Hartog (16 December 1986, Rotterdam) knew from a young age that he wanted to be a comedian. After first dreaming of a career as a palaeontologist and having a go as a guitarist, his knack for talking in front of large groups tipped the balance. That, and the fact that he couldn’t really do much else. After four years at the Koningstheateracademie in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Tim graduated in 2010 with his graduation show. That same year he entered Cameretten and reached the semi-final. His CV has since grown impressively long, with a highlight in 2023: two sold-out shows at the Oude Luxor Theatre.

In 2023, Tim made De Rijnmondse Oudejaarsconference, a New Year’s Eve comedy special in which he looked back at the biggest events of the year in his own region.

“Tim wins the audience over straight away and keeps them engaged throughout. His story is entertaining and amusing, and socially relevant.”
– Jury report, Utrechts Cabaret Festival

Theatre

In 2013 he made his debut with his full-length show Hokjesgeest. Later that year he appeared in Comedy Factory on RTL 4. In 2015, Tim reached the final of the Leids Cabaret Festival with his show Gezellie. Vol Verwachting was his second show, which he toured in the 2016/2017 season. It was followed by Frictie. In the 2026/2027 season, Tim takes his new show In principe to theatres across the Netherlands.

“Tim is a true stand-up, judging by his interaction with the audience and his high joke rate. At the same time, his show has a clear common thread.”
– Jury report, Leids Cabaret Festival

“His writing is at times piercing and subtle (…) his themes leave you wanting more.”
– Jury report, Leids Cabaret Festival

TV / radio

Grote Improvisatie Show, The Comedy Factory, 3FM Serious Request, De Slimste Mens

Host

Oerol, Noorderslag, Metropolis

Festivals

Lowlands, Leids Cabaret Festival (finalist 2015), Amsterdams Studenten Cabaretfestival (jury and audience award), Paaspop, International Comedy Festival Rotterdam (ICFR), Utrecht International Comedy Festival (UICF), Boekids

Profile photo: Menno Bouma
Live photo: Debbie van Polanen