Turkish comedian Halil Caliskan brings HOMESICK to Vienna: a darkly funny journey through expat life, identity, Amsterdam and being far from What happens when you leave home to find yourself abroad… only to become even more confused?
After his successful debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe and performances at the Barcelona Fringe, Turkish comedian Halil Caliskan brings the final version of his debut solo show HOMESICK to Vienna.
Raw, unapologetic and deeply personal, HOMESICK is an hour of English stand-up comedy about life abroad, identity crises, culture clashes and the strange decisions we make while trying to figure out where we actually belong.
What to Expect
Halil blends sharp observations, absurd stories and dark political satire as he takes you through his experience of building a life far from home.
Expect stories about:
- living abroad and never quite fitting in
- identity crises and cultural confusion
- Amsterdam's infamous coffeeshop culture
- psychedelic retreats and encounters with Dutch Gurus
- immigration and life between East and West
- burnout, reinvention and starting over
- the strange reality of trying to call somewhere new "home"
With his playful deadpan delivery and disarming honesty, Halil turns the highs, lows and outright absurdities of the immigrant experience into comedy.
About Halil Caliskan
Halil Caliskan is a Turkish stand-up comedian based in Amsterdam.
