Comedian - Micky Overman - Comedy in Your Eye

Comedian - Micky Overman - Comedy: Confessional Comedy with a Dutch Twist

Every so often, a comedian arrives on the scene who feels fully formed from the very beginning. Micky Overman is one such act. Since moving to London from the Netherlands in 2015, she has rapidly become one of the most exciting and in-demand comics in the UK, armed with a fresh perspective, a coolly confident delivery, and a bedrock of what has been called "surgically sharp writing".   

An Outsider's Eye on British Life

Originally from the Netherlands, Micky’s background gives her a unique and hilarious outsider's perspective on all things British. Before moving to London to pursue stand-up, she studied acting and improv in Canada, an experience that honed the brilliant comic timing and natural delivery she’s known for today. This combination of influences has created a comedian who is both an exceptional writer and a captivating performer, with an aura of success far beyond her years on the circuit.   

Comedy Style: Confident, Candid and Wickedly Funny

Micky’s comedy is a masterclass in precision. Her material moves at a blistering pace, shifting seamlessly from devastating honesty about her own life to brutal whimsy and perfectly aimed social observations. She is candid and instantly likeable, taking to the stage with a relaxed confidence that immediately puts the audience in the palm of her hand.   

She tackles everything from identity and relationships to the absurdities of modern life, all with a self-aware and direct style that is both refreshing and relentlessly funny. As The Observer noted, she delivers "a pin-sharp torrent of precision gags and silly one-liners". Her full-length special, The Precipice, is a perfect example of her work, contemplating love, change, and the terrifying prospect of motherhood with wit, precision, and a healthy dose of mischief.   

From Newcomer Nominee to Viral Sensation

With a style that is both candid and instantly likeable, the Comedian Micky Overman comedy experience has resonated with millions online and critics alike. Within just one year of starting her stand-up career, she reached the finals of two of the UK's biggest new act competitions: Funny Women and the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year. This was swiftly followed by a nomination for the highly coveted Chortle Best Newcomer award in 2018.   

Since then, her star has only continued to rise. She has brought a string of critically acclaimed, sell-out solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, including Role Model, Small Deaths, and The Precipice. Her latest tour, Hold On, played to sold-out rooms across the UK and Europe, including a performance at Amsterdam's prestigious Royal Theatre Carré.   

In the digital realm, Micky is a powerhouse, with her stand-up clips and sketches amassing a staggering 50 million views across social media. She has written for and appeared on shows like ITV2’s  The Stand Up Sketch Show and has supported comedy giants like Jamali Maddix and Fern Brady on tour. She also co-hosts the popular podcast Thank F** For That* with fellow comedian Sarah Keyworth.   

Where to Find Micky Overman

You can join Micky’s millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok @mickyoverman and watch her full special on YouTube. She’s a comedian at the top of her game, and we can’t wait to have her back at Comedy in Your Eye. Keep an eye on our listings!   

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