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Michel Barrette, comedian from Canada – storytelling

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Apr 27, 2027 Canada

Michel Barrette

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A Canadian entertainer, Michel Barrette’s career encompasses roles as a television and movie actor, a television and radio host, and a stand-up comedian. Born on April 26, 1957, in Chicoutimi, Quebec, he spent his childhood in Alma. His grandfather's storytelling during summers significantly influenced him, providing inspiration for his later career. Barrette began his artistic journey as an amateur comedian in 1982, making his film debut that same year in L'Empereur du Pérou . He transitioned to professional stand-up comedy in 1983. Barrette’s career encompasses a diverse range of roles and formats. Before pursuing entertainment, he initially worked in the Canadian Armed Forces and briefly held positions as a collection agent and credit director. He co-hosted Casse-Tête with Jean-Marc Parent from 1987 to 1988 and hosted Planete en folie in 1998. Notably, he created the stand-up character Roland “Hi-Ha” Tremblay around 1988, which helped launch the career of Vincent Bolduc. He released his first album, 'Le temps d'une dinde,' in December 1988, selling 250,000 copies. His movie acting career began in 1982 and includes appearances in films like Les Boys (1997) as Roger, Mourir d'amour , Coyote , and Ma vie en cinémascope (2004). He starred in The Rocket (2005), a tribute to Montreal Canadiens superstar Maurice Richard, portraying Père Norchet and Adjutor Gagnon. From 1998 to 2006, he played Denis Charest in the TVA TV series KM/H for nearly eight years. Throughout his career, Barrette has presented several one-man comedy shows, including En spectacle avec Michel Barrette (1989), 100% Barrette (1997), Quelques excès (2000), 20 ans déjà, je me souviens (2004), and Michel Barrette, 100% neuf (2006). Quelques excès was particularly popular, selling 50,000 tickets within six months. He has hosted radio shows on stations like CKOI, CKMF, and CHMP-FM, and was a regular guest on Normand Brathwaite’s show Piment Fort in the 1990s. In 2005, he participated in a unique barter trade with Kyle MacDonald as part of the 'One Red Paperclip' project. Following the 1996 Saguenay Flood, Michel Barrette dedicated his time as a volunteer to support those affected. Michel Barrette has received Métrostar awards in both 2001 and 2002 for his work on KM/H . Currently, he is starring in Grand-papa Normand and relaunched his tour “Un mot, une histoire” in January 2025.

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Nov 27, 2026 Sweden

Måns Möller

Måns Gustav Möller är en svensk komiker och tv‑presentatör. Han har lett den humoristiska panelserien Extra! Extra! på TV3, haft sitt eget komediprogram Cirkus Möller och arbetat som resekorrespondent i När & Fjärran på TV4.

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Matt Forde, comedian from the United Kingdom – satire, impressions

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Mar 20, 2027 United Kingdom

Matt Forde

English comedian, impressionist, writer, and presenter Matt Forde was born on November 6, 1980. His upbringing was shaped by his mother, a former nun, and a burgeoning interest in politics that began at age nine. He attended Becket School in Nottingham, earning A-levels in English, History, and Economics in 1999. Early political involvement included membership in the Socialist Workers Party and later work for the Labour Party as an organizer and advisor from 2004 to 2009. Identifying as a Blairite, he eventually left Labour around 2015 due to disagreements with Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, deciding to concentrate on his comedy career. Forde began performing comedy in 1998 when he was sixteen years old. Working for the East Midlands Labour Party and performing at Nottingham gigs helped Forde develop his talents, leading to recurring appearances on BBC Radio 6 programs alongside Russell Howard and Jon Richardson between 2007 and 2010. Political views are central to his stand-up comedy, which is described as witty and satirical, often focusing on politics and current affairs. His first hour-long show, 'Dishonourable Member,' debuted at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe. Launched in 2013, ‘The Political Party,’ a live show and podcast hosted by Matt Forde, has achieved over 11 million downloads and garnered nominations from both the British Podcast Awards and Chortle Awards. In October 2023, he announced surgery for a spine tumour, later revealed to be bone cancer (chordoma), and underwent surgery removing part of his spine. Beginning in 2025, Forde’s program 'The Matt Forde Focus Group' airs on BBC Radio 4; a tour of the United Kingdom is planned for 2026/27, featuring a performance in Stourbridge on April 7, 2026.

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Matthias Jung, comedian from Germany – cabaret

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Mar 4, 2027 Germany

Matthias Jung

Matthias Jung is a German comedian and author. Born on June 16, 1978, in Bad Kreuznach, he grew up in Hüffelsheim. He is described as Germany's funniest youth expert and known as Germany’s ‘funniest puberty expert.’ Jung holds a diploma in Pedagogy (Diplom-Pädagoge), which informs his work. He began his stage career as a cabaret artist in 2005, and his stage career officially started in 2006. His comedy style combines experience, expertise, and pointed humor. From 2014 to 2015, he hosted a daily comedy series on Radio RPR1. He released his first CD, 'Der Urlaubschecker,' in 2015, followed by 'Generation Teenietus' in 2016. He tours regularly, having toured with his 'Generation Teenietus' program in 2016 and currently touring with his 'Chill mal' program since 2018. Jung’s work focuses on family and puberty coaching, providing answers to questions that concern parents. His book 'Chill mal – am Ende der Geduld ist noch viel Pubertät übrig!' (Chill out - at the end of patience there is still a lot of puberty), published in April 2018, became a SPIEGEL bestseller and remained on the list for several months. We Won't Get Together That Embarrassingly Anymore – The Puberty Book for Parents) which was released in October 2019. He regularly appears on SWR programs and hosts the radio comedy 'Eltern fragen – Jung antwortet,' on SWR3. He is described as a 'guide to patience' closely related to everyday life, parents, and the adventure of puberty. His motto is "Chill mal. Lieber glücklich als perfekt!" ("Chill out. Better happy than perfect!"). He performs a poetry slam called “Deine Zukunft – Lach Dich Schlau!” at schools and moderates ‘Science Slams’ in various cities.

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Max Boublil, comedian from France – sketch comedy, parody

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Dec 14, 2026 France

Max Boublil

Max Boublil, born Maximilien Léon Boublil on May 17, 1979, in Paris, is a French actor, singer, and comedian. He comes from a diverse background; his father is a general practitioner of Tunisian Jewish origin, while his mother is a screenwriter and children's author of Champagne origin, making him of Sephardi Jewish descent. He began his career appearing in films, TV movies, and television series starting in the late 1990s, including roles in ‘Sous le soleil’ (1999) and ‘Navarro’ (2000). Before returning to stand-up comedy, he worked selling clothing. Boublil gained significant recognition in 2007 with the humorous song and music video 'Ce soir... tu vas prendre,' which also led to appearances on Canal+'s Le Grand Journal . Following this success, he embarked on a series of one-man shows. He performed 'Max prend...' in Paris between 2007 and 2009, and ‘Max prend la route’ in other cities during the same period. His comedy style is known for humorous takes on songs and personalities; he has parodied figures like Susan Boyle. Other notable appearances from this era include One Man Sauvage (2009) and Max les veut toutes , a hidden camera show on Comédie! and NRJ 12 (2009). He released his debut album, ‘L'album,’ in February 2011, and ‘Le 2ème album’ in June 2012. Throughout the 2010s, Boublil continued to expand his work. He appeared in films such as 'Les Gaous' (2003), 'La Folle Histoire d'amour de Simon Eskenazy' (2009) and co-wrote and starred in ‘Les Gamins’ (2013). In 2010, he hosted Le Mag de Max on W9’s reality show Dilemme , and released the song 'Chanson raciste,' which sparked a dispute with Alibi Montana, but they later collaborated on 'Max Boublil clash alibi Montana.' He toured extensively with ‘En sketches et en chansons,’ culminating in a performance at the Olympia in Paris in June 2013. More recently, he starred in Play (2020) and co-wrote and starred in the series Mike (2018). In 2020, he created and starred in Max Boublil , filmed for Prime Video. He appeared on Les Grosses Têtes in 2021, and in 2025 presented Neuilly-Poissy at the San Diego French Film Festival.

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Jan 14, 2027 France

Melha Bedia

Melha Bedia, born in Paris on December 22, 1990, is a multifaceted French entertainer. She functions as an actress, comedian, director, and screenwriter. Her family background reflects her Algerian heritage; her father hails from Kabylia (Algeria) and Algiers, while her mother is from Oran (Algeria). Ramzy Bedia's younger sister, she also has a sibling called Rania. Early in her life, she attended Saint-Joseph school in Asnières-sur-Seine and skipped second grade. Demonstrating academic aptitude, she earned a literary baccalaureate with honors at the age of 16 and briefly attended the Sorbonne. Bedia’s career began with a unique opportunity. She initially worked as a stylist for French rapper Diam's on tour, and this role led to her performing comedy. Diam's also assisted in launching her stage career. Bedia started by incorporating personal experiences into her routines, joking about her weight and virginity. From 2013 to 2015, she appeared in Les Lascars and starred in the short film Chat . She continued to build her acting credits with roles in Ma pire angoisse , À toute épreuve , Tout schuss , and Pattaya . In 2015, she began performing a solo show titled Fat & Furious in Paris. Her comedic talents extended to television, where she contributed to Quotidien in 2018, providing commentary on the FIFA World Cup. Bedia's work has expanded into film and streaming series. She co-wrote and starred in the film Ballsy Girl in 2018. In 2020, she starred in Forte and Tout simplement noir . She also voiced Snow White in Blanche Neige, les souliers rouges et les 7 nains . Most recently, she co-created, co-wrote, and co-directed the Amazon Prime Video comedy series Miskina, Poor Thing , which premiered in 2022 and continues through 2024. She has also appeared in La Très Très Grande Classe (2022) and Youssef Salem a du succès (2023). Bedia is currently participating in the Amazon Prime Video show Liars Club in 2025; however, she faced criticism that same year for using an offensive term on the show. Since May 31, 2018, she has been a regular on the RTL radio show Les Grosses Têtes . She also played football for PSG's girls' academy team in her youth, though this career ended due to her mother's disapproval.

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Milton Jones, comedian from the United Kingdom – one-liners

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Dec 1, 2026 United Kingdom

Milton Jones

His father hails from South Wales. He attended Middlesex Polytechnic, where he earned a diploma in dramatic art in 1985. In 1986, he wed Caroline Church, and together they are the parents of three children; presently, he lives in London's St Margarets district. Jones is known to support Arsenal and is a practising Christian, regularly performing in churches and at Christian festivals. He also serves as a patron for the charity Chance for Childhood. Jones’s comedic performances feature one-liners and wordplay, presented with a detached and subtly anxious delivery. Throughout his career, he has hosted multiple programs on BBC Radio 4, totaling ten series. These include The Very World of Milton Jones (1998–2001), The House of Milton Jones (2003), Another Case of Milton Jones (2005–2011), and Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones! (2014–2024). His radio show has received considerable recognition, including a silver Sony Radio Academy award in 2012 and a Writers Guild Award nomination in 2012. He is often seen as a regular panelist on Mock the Week, and has made two appearances on Live at the Apollo. He also headlined Dave's One Night Stand (DAVE) and performed on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1). Receiving the Perrier comedy award for best newcomer in 1996, he subsequently earned the Chortle Headliner of the Year title in 2011. Beyond stand-up, Jones has written for television shows such as The One Ronnie , Not Going Out , and Laughing Cow . He authored the novel Where Do Comedians Go When They Die? in 2009, followed by Ten Second Sermons (2011) and Even More Concise 10 Second Sermons (2013), exploring his Christian faith. He has released three live DVDs: Milton Jones – The Universe Tour. Part One – Earth , Milton Jones Live: The Lion Whisperer , and On the Road . He periodically tours the UK, with his 2015 tour, 'Milton Jones and the Temple of Daft,' and 2013 tour, 'On the Road,' each drawing over 100,000 attendees. A television pilot program, ‘The House of Rooms,’ co-written with Dan Evans, was broadcast in 2012. In April 2025, Jones was diagnosed with prostate cancer, leading to cancelled tour dates; he announced he was cancer-free in August 2025 after treatment. He is currently planning a new tour, ‘Milton Jones Is Out There’ and regularly performs at The Comedy Store in London and Manchester.

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