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João Seabra, comedian from Portugal – sketch comedy, improv

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Nov 28, 2026 Portugal

João Seabra

João Seabra, born in Porto on April 8, 1971, is a Portuguese humorist who currently resides in Braga. He works as an actor, ventriloquist, and stand-up comedian, offering a diverse range of entertainment options. His career began with significant recognition on the SIC television program 'Levanta-te E Ri' in 2003. He quickly became a prominent figure there, accumulating 44 appearances – the most participations by any humorist on the show. During this time, he established himself with his recognizable catchphrase, "Eu bim de Braga…". Seabra’s television presence continued beyond 'Levanta-te E Ri', encompassing a variety of programs. From October 2006 to July 2008, he co-hosted 'Por um canudo' on Porto Canal, and also hosted 'Romarias' during July and August 2007, followed by 'Humor Cão' from September 2007 to July 2008. He then hosted 'Bolhão Rouge' from September 2008 to June 2012. Throughout this period, he appeared in numerous other television programs, including SIC 10 Horas, HermanSIC, Querida Júlia, and Minutos Mágicos, as well as É Sempre A(b)rir, Olá Portugal, Em Busca da Comédia, Sempre em Pé, Ainda Bem que Apareceste, and 5 para a Meia-Noite. He participated in the 1st Humor Marathon on RTP1 on March 31, 2012, and later appeared in the Gala IPO Coliseu Porto on December 8, 2013. Beyond television, Seabra performs stand-up comedy nationwide and incorporates improvisation, ventriloquism, and humorous sketches into his performances. He also provides animation services for corporate events, establishments, and dinners, offering solutions that include pure stand-up comedy, ventriloquism sessions, and custom scripts. His work extends to film, as he starred in 'Balas & Bolinhos - O Último Capítulo' in 2012. Seabra actively shares his performances through home videos and recordings available on his website, demonstrating a commitment to connecting with audiences. He also competed as a contestant on 'Got Talent Portugal' (RTP).

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Nov 19, 2026 France

Johan Golden

Johan Golden is a multifaceted figure from Norway, recognized as a comedian, musician, former politician, and radio/television presenter. He initially gained public attention through his work on the radio program XL. Golden’s early career also included a foray into politics, as he ran for Det Politiske Parti in the 2001 Norwegian parliamentary election in Oslo, campaigning with the slogan 'Your slave in parliament'. Beyond these endeavors, he is a member of the band DDR, demonstrating his musical talents. Golden’s comedic partnership with Atle Antonsen has been a significant element of his career. They co-hosted the television program En L.U.N. Aften med Golden og Antonsen on Metropol, and later continued their collaboration on P4 with Misjonen, evolving from their earlier radio program. He also previously hosted Kommisjonen on Kanal 24 alongside Atle Antonsen. Currently, Johan Golden co-hosts the comedy talk show 'Golden Goal' with Henrik Elvestad, which airs on Norwegian TV2. The show focuses on sports and features interviews with athletes, exploring both familiar and unusual sporting activities from around the world. The show 'Golden Goal' premiered in 2006, with notable guests appearing throughout its first season including Åge Hareide, John Shittu, Arne Scheie, Linn Githmark, Tommy Ingebrigtsen, Davy Wathne, Ståle Solbakken, and Gunde Svan. Beyond his television work, Golden is also known for inventive pursuits; in 2011, he and Henrik Elvestad invented bubble foot, a fun variation of football, which they first presented on 'Golden Goal'. The show's exploration of these variations highlights Golden’s playful approach to comedy and entertainment.

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John Oliver, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Nov 22, 2026 United Kingdom

John Oliver

A British and American comedian, actor, television personality, and political commentator, John William Oliver was born on April 23, 1977. Growing up in Bedford, he attended the Mark Rutherford School and later studied at Christ's College, Cambridge, graduating with an English degree in 1998. Oliver's professional journey commenced as a stand-up comedian in the United Kingdom; additionally, he participated in student comedy, serving as vice president of the Cambridge Footlights in 1997. He made his first on-screen appearance in 1985, playing Felix Pardiggle in Bleak House, and later wrote for The Big Breakfast and appeared in the BBC Three series The State We’re In from 2002 to 2003. Oliver gained wider recognition through his work with The Daily Show. From 2006 to 2013, he served as the senior British correspondent for Jon Stewart, earning three Primetime Emmy Awards for writing during that period. In 2013, he guest hosted The Daily Show for eight weeks, demonstrating his ability to lead the program. From 2010 to 2013, Oliver hosted John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show on Comedy Central and, prior to that, co-hosted the comedy podcast The Bugle with Andy Zaltzman. His acting credits include roles in films such as The Smurfs (2011), The Smurfs 2 (2013), Wonder Park, and the 2019 remake of The Lion King. Currently, Oliver is best known as the host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO, a position he has held since 2014. As host, he has received twenty Emmy Awards and two Peabody Awards. The impact of his show has been so significant that it is often referred to as the 'John Oliver effect'. He became an American citizen in 2019. In 2015, he was recognized by Time magazine and included in their 100 list. Oliver is a devoted fan of Liverpool F.C. and is scheduled to embark on a live concert tour in December 2026, with performances planned at venues including the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts in St. Petersburg, and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, as well as the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Individuals interested in attending these concerts can subscribe to an official mailing list for priority access.

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Nov 18, 2026 Norway

Jonna Støme

Jon Henrik «Jonna» Støme er en norsk komiker, skuespiller og TV-profil. Fra år 2000 ble han kjent på landsbasis som stand‑up‑artist, og har i tillegg jobbet som produsent, manusforfatter og programleder for en rekke TV‑programmer, blant annet barneprogrammer på NRK.

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Lou Sanders, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Dec 2, 2026 United Kingdom

Lou Sanders

English stand-up comedian, writer, and actress Lou Sanders was born in Barnstaple, Devon, in 1978. She was raised in Broadstairs, Kent, following her parents’ divorce when she was two years old. After leaving home at fifteen, she subsequently obtained a degree from London Metropolitan University in communication and cultural studies. Prior to her comedy career, Sanders worked in administrative positions; these included serving as an executive PA and complaints-handler for Ofcom. Sanders honed her comedic style through classes with Logan Murray, further developing it via classes and a blog before launching her professional career. Sanders began her comedy career sometime before 2019, and has since become a regular on panel shows. Her performances include appearances on Live at the Apollo in 2019 and The Late Late Show with James Corden. She has also been featured on QI, Would I Lie to You?, Travel Man: 48 Hours in…, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and Richard Osman’s House of Games. Her Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows include 'Shame Pig' (2018), which won the Comedians’ Choice Award for Best Show, and 'Say Hello to Your New Step Mummy' (2019). Her writing credits encompass shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week, and Miranda Hart, as well as the short film *Elderflower*, which she both wrote and starred in. Sanders is considered one of Britain’s most original comedians and has achieved significant recognition. In 2019, Sanders achieved victory in the eighth series of *Taskmaster*, and from April 2022 to September 2023, she hosted *Taskmaster: The People's Podcast*. From 2021 until 2024, she co-presented *Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable*, and in 2023, she appeared in the inaugural series of *Last One Laughing UK*. The autobiography 'What's That Lady Doing?' was published by Sanders in August 2023. Sanders is a teetotaller and a vegan. She continues to perform stand-up regularly, both in the United Kingdom and internationally, and is scheduled to perform at Fringe by the Sea on August 5th, 2026. In March 2025, she is scheduled to feature in the initial series of 'LOL: Last One Laughing UK' alongside Harriet Kemsley, and throughout 2025, she is presently performing her latest show, ‘No Kissing in the Bingo Hall’.

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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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Nino Frassica, comedian from Italy – surreal and absurd

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May 7, 2027 Italy

Nino Frassica

Nino Frassica is an Italian actor and comedian, born Antonino Frassica on December 11, 1950, in Messina, Sicily. He began his career in 1970 with a group called I cantatori pelosi figli della cantatrice calva. After leaving an eccentric message on Renzo Arbore’s answering machine, he gained recognition and subsequently joined radio program Radio Anghe Noi in 1982. Frassica's comedy style, which critics consider a "master of nonsense humour," relies heavily on surreal dialogue, nonsense, puns, and illogical observations. He describes his approach as "ruining logic and the Italian language." His debut on Italian television occurred in 1985 with Quelli della notte , where he played a semi-illiterate friar, Brother Antonino da Scasazza. He collaborated with Renzo Arbore on both Quelli della notte and Indietro tutta! . This period led to the publication of 'Il libro di Sani Gesualdi' (1986) and 'Il manovale del bravo presentatore' (1987). Throughout his career, Nino Frassica has appeared in several comic movies, including Il Bi e il Ba (1986), and various other television shows like Fantastico , Domenica in , Scommettiamo che...?, I cervelloni , Acqua calda , Colorado Cafè , and Markette . From 2000 to the present, he is best known for playing Marshal Antonio 'Nino' Cecchini on the TV series Don Matteo . He has also appeared in films such as Apri gli occhi e... sogna (2002), Prendimi e portami via (2003) and The Tourist (2010). Nino Frassica is a well-loved and recognizable Sicilian figure in Italian entertainment, and he will co-host the final night of the Sanremo Music Festival in 2026.

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