What if you could order a taster platter of theater shows, and in between order a taster platter of tapas? That’s the concept of Scala Tapas Theater in Amsterdam. It's so fun to do!
“You didn’t just add humor to the evening – you elevated it. Your insight, your sharpness – it was just masterful. You made us think, and then you made us laugh. That’s rare.”
Would you like a guided tour of Amsterdam’s historic center on your mobile phone? Because I just made one. The app is called VoiceMap. And my tour is called ‘The Dutch invented that an irreverent intro to Amsterdam.”
The Chicago-born Shapiro is currently writing his 9th solo show, 'King Me: 250 Years of Donald Trump.'
"How do you look back on a year of Trump II?"
“It feels like 250 years."
In 2026, on 4 July, the USA celebrates 250 years of independence - by bringing back the King. Dutch-American comedian Greg Shapiro says: “what a perfect time for another American Revolution.”
In January I spoke at the HollandBio event, and I was inspired by this new Dutch startup called Qorium that makes lab-grown leather. Why is this such a potential game changer? Fighting Deforestation.
"a mix of stand-up and a pub quiz... [Pep & Greg] created the volatile charm of two mischievous uncles, the kind who could start a dinner-table mutiny. Their rhythm was elegantly elastic … the performance glowed."