[1][2] The show was started by stand-up comedian, actor and MC Johnny "Hollywood" Rotnem,[3] and has played in numerous venues since 2000.
On moving to Flanagan's in the Altstadt in 2004, the show became two separate monthly shows, one featuring German-language performers, the other featuring comedy in English, due to demand from the large British/American Forces and English-speaking expatriate community in the North Rhine Westphalen area.
The show then moved back to Flanagan's Irish Pub in the Altermarkt, not far from the Alter Wartesaal.
Many comedians have performed in the shows, such as Heinz Gröning(better known to German audiences as der Unglaubliche Heinz, moderator of "Um Antwort wird Gebieten"(Comedy Central) and "FunkHaus" (WDR)),[8] Chris McCausland,[9] Steve Day and Pommy Johnson.
The show is one of a growing number of venues in Germany that feature English-language performers, other notable venues being The English Comedy Club in Munich and The Kookaburra Comedy Club in Berlin.