It is the first workday of the new year, and most people are still nursing the aftermath of the celebrations. Resolutions are fuzzy, gym memberships feel like a cruel joke, and the world outside seems to be spinning faster than ever. While the calendar moves on, the news cycle never pauses, and neither does the spirit of satire.
On January 2, 2027 The Wall Comedy Club in Berlin will host The Kee News, a live comedy event that fuses current headlines with spontaneous stand-up, all delivered in English and free of charge. The premise is simple: comedians take the day’s most absurd stories, spin them into jokes, and then hand the mic over to the crowd to turn their own news snippets into comedy gold.
What the night promises
Attendees can expect a fast-paced blend of observational humor and political satire, seasoned with the chaotic energy of a night that refuses to take a hangover. The format shifts between scripted sets and an open-floor discussion where anyone can submit a headline, a personal anecdote, or even a ridiculous New Year’s resolution. Those contributions are instantly woven into a interactive stand-up segment, ensuring the show feels fresh and unrepeatable.
Because the event is free entry, it opens the stage to a diverse audience ranging from seasoned comedy fans to curious newcomers who simply want a break from the relentless stream of global headlines. The promise is clear: no promises that 2027 will be better than the last year—just a guarantee of laughter amid the chaos.
The comedians taking the mic
Drew Portnoy
Drew is an American expatriate who has made Berlin his home for over a decade. Performing in both English and German, he is a regular at venues such as the Quatsch Comedy Club. His material focuses on the everyday absurdities that arise from cultural clashes, family dynamics, and the peculiarities of German bureaucracy. Audiences love his razor-sharp observations that feel both local and universally relatable.
Jules Oakes
After a twelve-year stint in the tech industry, Jules escaped to the stage and quickly earned a spot at the Edinburgh Fringe with her debut show Fragile. Based in Berlin, she mixes heartfelt personal anecdotes with off-beat commentary on modern life, often highlighting how technology shapes our relationships and expectations.
Sandy Jones
Sandy brings a multilingual flair to the program, performing in English, Spanish, and German. Her comedy draws on the bewildering experience of navigating three cultures at once, delivering energetic and cheeky takes on everything from German punctuality to the challenges of being a life coach in a flatshare.
The Kee
The host, known simply as The Kee, boasts fifteen years of experience on the comedy circuit, a YouTube late-night show, and a well-publicized run-in with authorities in Russia over a joke. Now settled in Berlin, he curates the night, keeping the tempo tight while encouraging the audience to steer the conversation.
Audience participation: writing the news
Before the show begins, attendees are invited to write down a piece of news they find absurd—be it political, celebrity-related, or something that happened in their own flat. These notes are collected and then handed to the comedians, who riff on them live. This format turns the crowd into co-authors, blurring the line between performer and spectator.
The concept reflects a broader trend in comedy where the traditional set-piece is replaced by crowd-driven content. It also mirrors the way social media platforms allow anyone to become a commentator on world events, but here the commentary is instantly transformed into laughter.
Whether you are here to unwind after the holidays, to test your comedic instincts, or simply to witness Berlin’s most eclectic comedy lineup, The Kee News offers a night that mirrors the absurdity of our times and reminds us that the best way to cope with chaos is to laugh at it together.
