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Dick Zijp is an Assistant Professor in Heritage of the Dutch Performing Arts at Utrecht University's Department of Media and Culture Studies. He teaches in the Bachelor Media and Culture program, Master Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy, and Master Arts & Society.
- Specializes in politics and aesthetics of humor (1966–present)
- PhD thesis (2023) awarded Christie Davies Award
- Postdoctoral work at KU Leuven on European humor controversies
Research Focus:
Explores humor's role in public sphere politics, ideological framing in cabaret, and socio-cultural implications of stand-up comedy. Key themes: transgressive humor, cultural memory, and neoliberal critiques in academic contexts.
Academic Trends:
Recent work examines comic personas (Burnham, Gadsby), heritage documentation (Lurelei cabaret, Showponies 2), and political polarization in comedy. Publications span journals like European Journal of Humor Research and edited volumes on cultural preservation.
Honors:
- Christie Davies Award (2023)
- Nominated for Boekman Dissertatieprijs (2024)
Public Engagement:
Regular contributor to De Groene Amsterdammer, NRC, and Theaterkrant.nl. Serves on Nederlands Theater Festival's Cabaret Collectie selection committee since 2023.
