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Olaf Schubert, comedian from Germany – cabaret

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Apr 9, 2027 Germany

Olaf Schubert

German broadcasters and radios have featured the performances and work of comedian and musician Olaf Schubert. Born Michael Haubold in Plauen on November 7, 1967, he now operates under the stage persona of Olaf Schubert. He has a long history of musical involvement, including playing drums in Dekadance until 2013, and performing as Michael Rock in the band 'Die Rockys'. Schubert also previously performed as Gabi Schubert, Olaf Schubert's sister, until its dissolution. Schubert’s career began with the release of his debut album 'Bestandsaufnahme – Songs after Die Wende' in 1991. Between 1995 and 2000, Olaf Schubert released a series of albums: 'Hier bin ich!' (1995), 'Gefühl gewinnt!' (1996), 'Ich bereue nichts!' (1998), 'Bestandsaufnahme' (1999), and 'Echte Menschen' (2000). He is known for his wordplay and portrays himself as a self-assured know-it-all, often appearing in a knitted Argyle pullover and with a shaved head. His comedy style encompasses variety and cabaret, and he frequently performs with the formation 'Olaf Schubert und seine Freunde,' which includes Bert Stephan and Jochen Barkas; Bert Stephan plays bass, trumpet, and sings, while Jochen Barkas plays guitar and sings. Throughout his career, Olaf Schubert has received numerous awards and recognition. He was awarded the Salzburger Stier award in 2004 and the St. Ingberter Pfanne award in the same year. Further accolades include the Thüringer Kleinkunstpreis (2005), the Das große Kleinkunstfestival – Berlin-Award (2006), and the Deutscher Comedypreis for Best Newcomer (2008). He has also received multiple Deutscher Comedypreise as a member of 'heute-show' from 2009 to 2013, along with Deutscher Fernsehpreise in 2010 and 2014 for his involvement with the same show. Since 2015, he has been the patron and host of the Humorzone Dresden festival. Currently, he hosts a regular column, 'Mahner und Erinnerer', on SWR3 radio and co-hosts the show Das Gipfeltreffen with Torsten Sträter and Johann König. He also presents Olafs Klub on MDR since 2019.

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Nov 21, 2026 Germany

Oliver Polak

Oliver Polak, born on May 14, 1976, in Papenburg, Germany, is a German-Jewish stand-up comedian and writer. He comes from a family with a complex history; his father, Wilhelm Polak, survived the Holocaust after being interned in concentration camps, while his mother, Inna, emigrated from Leningrad to Germany in 1975. His upbringing included schooling in Leer and Papenburg, followed by completing his A-Levels at Carmel College in England. Polak’s early career involved work in television. He had an internship at VIVA and co-hosted Viva-Family, later hosting the Disney Club on RTL for a year. He also appeared in various German television series, including Sat.1's Zack and Bernds Hexe, where he played Udo from 2002. Around early 2006, he began performing stand-up comedy in Berlin, marking a significant shift in his professional focus. His work frequently incorporates his Jewish identity and family history, sometimes controversially. Throughout his career, Polak has achieved notable recognition. He put out the song 'Lasst uns alle Juden sein' with Erobique in 2010 and acted as Adolf Hitler in K.I.Z.’s 2013 music video 'Ich bin Adolf Hitler.' He has done more than 1000 shows in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, including shows like 'Ich bin Jude, ich darf das' and 'Der Endgegner'. He co-hosted the TV series 'Das Lachen der Anderen' with Micky Beisenherz from 2015, winning a German Television Award in 2017. He also hosted the ProSieben late-night show 'Applaus und Raus' (2016-2017), earning a Grimme Award for his work on it. His book 'Gegen Judenhass,' published in 2018, explores antisemitism from his perspective. He has appeared in numerous other projects, including 'Eldorado KaDeWe' (2021) and 'Sexuell verfügbar' (2024), and hosted the Netflix comedy format 'Your Life Is a Joke' (2021). Currently, he hosts the talk show 'Gedankenpalast' on BR, and is working on a fellowship project at the Thomas Mann House to develop a stand-up show for Los Angeles.

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Patrick Timsit, comedian from France – sketch comedy

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Mar 12, 2027 France

Patrick Timsit

Patrick Timsit, born on July 15, 1959, in Algiers, Algeria, is a French comedian, writer, and film director. His family moved to mainland France when he was two years old due to the Algerian War. He spent his childhood in his parents' leather goods workshop and obtained a baccalauréat D as an external student after leaving multiple schools. He briefly pursued real estate, opening his own agency in 1983; this experience later informed his comedy sketch 'Les Petites Annonces'. His parents were Jewish Sephardic, and he is of Algerian Jewish ancestry. Timsit's career includes a diverse range of roles both on screen and stage. He played Charles VIII of France in Sans peur et sans reproche (1988) and Michou in La Crise (1992), for which he was nominated for a César Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is particularly known for his involvement with the comedy film Un indien dans la ville . He also appeared in Mayrig (1991) as Garbis and Une époque formidable… (1991). In the early 1990s, he gained recognition for his sharp comedic tone in television appearances. He co-wrote and starred in Pédale douce (1996), earning nominations for a César Award for Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation, and Best Actor again. His comedy frequently addresses sensitive topics such as politics, racism, antisemitism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Beyond acting, Timsit has also demonstrated his directorial talent. He directed and starred in Quasimodo d'El Paris (1999) and L'Américain (2004). He has provided French dubbing for numerous films, including The Monster (1994), Hercules (1997), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), Shark Tale (2004), and Dragon Hunters (2008). He participated in Rendez-vous en terre inconnue in 2006. He has received four nominations for a César Award, recognizing his contributions to French cinema. He continues to act, with roles in recent films like Dalida (2017), The Last Mercenary (2021), Brother and Sister (2022), and It Takes Two to Tango (2025).

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Dec 19, 2026 Germany

Paul Panzer

Paul Panzer, born Dieter Tappert on January 8, 1972, in Düren, Germany, is a German comedian. He spent his childhood in Nörvenich and later moved to Cologne in the mid-1990s. Initially training as a welder, he also pursued studies in music and media education. His career began in 1998 at a radio station in Eupen, Belgium (100’5 Das Hitradio), where he quickly gained recognition. It was through over 800 prank calls that he established the persona of Paul Panzer, a name he adopted for his comedic work. Paul Panzer's comedy style is characterized by a distinctive speech impediment, mispronunciation, and the incorporation of foreign terms into German. Recurring characters like 'Dachdeckermeister Benether' and 'Szabo' feature prominently in his routines. He developed the comedy series 'Die Baulöwen,' which consists of over 200 episodes. His first solo stand-up program, 'Heimatabend Deluxe,' proved successful, leading to a televised version airing on RTL in 2006. This performance earned him the German Comedy Award as best newcomer that same year. Following his early success, Paul Panzer continued to expand his reach. He starred in the film 'Männersache' in 2009, co-writing the script with Mario Barth. A stage program, 'Endlich Freizeit – Was für′n Stress!', launched in 2009 and has been ongoing. From 2011 to 2014, he co-hosted 'Stars bei der Arbeit' on RTL. Since 2016, he has appeared frequently as a guest on the quiz show 'Wer weiß denn sowas?'. He also streams live on Twitch.tv as Paul Panzer since December 2020. He was married for 25 years and became a widower in 2026.

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Jan 23, 2027 France

Smaïn

Smaïn Fairouze, known professionally as Smaïn, is a French actor and humorist of Algerian descent. He was born on January 3, 1958, in Constantine, Algeria, which at the time was part of French Algeria. His parents are unknown; he was raised by an adoptive family. His adoptive father was a Kabyle janitor, and his adoptive mother was a maid. As a child, Smaïn experienced periods in civil hospitals and later lived with a foster family. He attended Notre-Dame de Saint-Mandé school and Lycée Saint-Michel de Picpus, and participated in choral singing for many years during his childhood. Smaïn began his career in the 1980s performing in café-théâtres and small Parisian cabarets. He joined Philippe Bouvard's Théâtre de Bouvard, where he met Didier Bourdon, Bernard Campan, Pascal Légitimus, and Seymour Brussel. Together, they formed a comedy group called Les Cinq, which toured for several years. His solo career gained momentum with shows like 'English beur' in 1986, filmed at the International Performance Actors Festival, and 'T'en veux?' in 1989. He appeared in the film 'L'Œil au beur(re) noir' in 1987, which won the César Award for Best First Film. Throughout his career, Smaïn has received significant recognition for his work. In 1996, he won a Molière Award for Best One-Man Show for 'Comme ça se prononce,' and also received a Victoire de la musique and a Grand Prix Sacem. He participated in several Enfoirés shows from 1992 to 1998. In 2009, he served as a jury member on 'La France a un incroyable talent' and collaborated with Michel Legrand on his album 'Délit de fa dièse.' He performed in the play 'Réactions en chaîne' in 2012. In 2024, Smaïn was made an Officer of the National Order of Merit, and continues to perform, appearing in ‘The Masked Singer’ in 2019.

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Sue Perkins, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Mar 5, 2027 United Kingdom

Sue Perkins

Susan Elizabeth Perkins, known professionally as Sue Perkins, was born in England on September 22, 1969; she is a comedian, broadcaster, presenter, actress, and writer. Raised in Croydon, London, Sue Perkins had two younger brothers, David Perkins, and received her education at Croham Hurst School, a private girls' school located close to her family home. Her father worked for a car dealership and her mother was a secretary. Perkins’s path to comedy began at the University of Cambridge, where she studied English at New Hall (now Murray Edwards College), graduating in 1991. During her time at Croham Hurst School, Perkins participated in performing arts and held the position of president of the Cambridge Footlights drama group for the 1990-91 academic year. It was also at Cambridge that she met Mel Giedroyc, and they formed the comedy duo 'Mel and Sue' in 1997. The Cambridge Footlights started performing in the 1990s, and their performances included appearances on television programs such as French & Saunders. The pair hosted Channel 4’s Light Lunch and its evening version, Late Lunch , from 1997 to 1999. Their quick-fire and self-depreciating comedy style quickly gained popularity. Perkins and Giedroyc co-presented The Great British Bake Off from 2010 to 2016, becoming widely recognized as 'Bake-Off Sue'. She also co-presented the historical food series Supersizers with Giles Coren from 2007 to 2011. Throughout her career, Perkins has appeared on numerous comedy panel shows such as QI , Have I Got News for You , and The Last Leg . In 2008, she won the BBC programme Maestro and conducted the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Proms. She currently hosts BBC Radio 4’s Just a Minute since 2021. She has also presented travel documentaries, including 'Japan with Sue Perkins' and 'The Ganges with Sue Perkins', and has written books like Spectacles and East of Croydon . She was in a relationship with Anna Richardson from 2014 to 2021, and has spoken about living with a benign pituitary tumour.

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Susan Calman, comedian from the United Kingdom – sketch comedy, observational comedy

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Nov 18, 2026 United Kingdom

Susan Calman

Born in Glasgow in 1974, Susan Calman is a Scottish lawyer, writer, television presenter, and comedian. In 2006, she transitioned from her work as a corporate lawyer to stand-up comedy; that year, she also competed, making the BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finals, and reaching the Funny Women competition's final round. Her early career included appearances in the sketch show 'Ugly Kid' at the Edinburgh Festival in 2007, which subsequently received a Scottish BAFTA when renamed 'Blowout.' Calman resides in Glasgow and is married with five cats. Calman’s comedy style incorporates observational humor, addressing topics ranging from pubic hair grooming to her dislike of small-plate restaurants. She references experiences from her stand-up routines over ten years ago, including the intimidating nature of a Glaswegian accent. Her material also includes discussions about perimenopause and sexism, particularly within the golf community. She has created and starred in two series of the radio sitcom Sisters (on BBC Radio 4) and five solo series for Radio 4, including 'Susan Calman Makes Me Happy.' She is also known for her stand-up shows, including 'Susan Calman is Convicted' and 'Keep Calman Carry On,' all broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Calman has appeared on numerous radio and television panel shows such as The News Quiz, QI, HIGNFY, and Mock the Week, and presented Woman’s Hour on Radio 4. She participated in 'Strictly' in 2017, reaching week ten and winning the Strictly Live Tour with Kevin Clifton in 2018. She has toured with camper vans and is currently hosting the 'Tall Tales' tour, which continues until February 2026. Calman’s published works include the books 'Cheer Up Love' and 'Sunny Side Up: A Story of Kindness and Joy,' and she contributes a monthly column to Good Housekeeping Magazine. She has also appeared in television shows like 'Home from Home' and 'Fresh Meat', hosted daytime shows The Boss and Armchair Detectives, winning a Scottish BAFTA for the latter, and presented the CBBC show Top Class.

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Titoff, comedian from France – sketch comedy

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Nov 20, 2026 France

Titoff

Titoff, whose birth name is Christophe Junca, is a French humorist and actor. Born on July 18, 1972, in Marseille, he comes from a family with creative roots; his father, Gérard Junca, is a painter and builder, while his mother, Aline Junca, worked as a hairdresser before becoming a homemaker. As a youth, he pursued a career in sports, aspiring to be a goalkeeper and briefly playing alongside Zinédine Zidane in a youth club. His journey toward comedy began in 1989 when he started taking classes at the Delta-Théâtre. Titoff’s performance career gained momentum in the early 1990s, beginning with sketches performed at his brother's restaurant in Saint-Tropez around 1990. He co-founded a comedy group called Les Locos alongside Anthony Sajan-Parker, Jean-Jerôme Esposito, Clara Michel and Réda Ben Hassen. In 1995, he created his first one-man show at the Chocolat-Théâtre, attracting recognition from Romain Bouteille. Shortly after, Jean-Luc Delarue took an interest in his work and produced him in Paris. From 1998 to 2000, Titoff became known to a broader audience as a "sniper" humorist on Tout le monde en parle , alternating with Laurent Baffie. Throughout the 2000s, Titoff continued to build his career with numerous performances and appearances. He presented 'Métrosexuel' in 2007 and 'Déjà de retour' in 2012, and celebrated '15 ans de scène' in 2014. He performed at prestigious venues including the Olympia in 2000, the Casino de Paris in 2003, and the Palais des Glaces in 2004. His acting credits include roles in films such as Comme Un Aimant (2000), Les Jolies Choses (2001) with Marion Cotillard, Gomez et Tavarès (2003) with Stomy Bugsy, and L'Incruste, fallait pas le laisser entrer ! (2004). He also appeared in the TV series Vive les vacances! in 2009 and was a regular on the radio show On va s'gêner from 2007 to 2014. Titoff is also known for creating the character of Professor Jacky Love, an expert on love and sex, who has appeared on various television shows.

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Dec 11, 2026 United Kingdom

Andre Vincent

Andre Vincent works as a comedian, writer, actor and comedy historian. Performing as a situational comic, he frequently jokes about health issues, referencing his own experiences with diabetes, cancer and a kidney operation.

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Jan 28, 2027 United Kingdom

Craig Hill

Craig Hill, a Scottish comedian, television presenter and actor, is celebrated for a performance style that’s cheeky, irreverent and unmistakably camp.

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Nov 28, 2026 Finland

Fathi Ahmed

Finnish‑Somali performer Fathi Ahmed works as both an actor and a comedian, and he has become widely recognized for his appearances in the hit TV series Aurora, Aikuiset and Modernit miehet.

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Nov 30, 2026 El Salvador

Julio Torres

Julio Torres is a Salvadoran comedian, writer, actor and director, known for his "otherworldly", surrealist humour, for his years writing for Saturday Night Live and for the HBO series Los Espookys and Fantasmas. He was born in San Salvador on 11 February 1987. His father, Julio, is a civil engineer and his mother, Tita, an architect and fashion designer who, with his sister, has worked with him on his comedy projects. He grew up during the last years of the Salvadoran Civil War, in an apartment above his mother's clothing shop, inventing elaborate stories for Barbies and toy cars. He won a scholarship to a private high school, studied advertising and worked at an agency, then persuaded his family to help send him to New York, where in 2009 he enrolled at Eugene Lang College of The New School, graduating in English literature, with playwriting, in 2011. He wrote for The Chris Gethard Show on truTV and then, from 2016 to 2019, for Saturday Night Live, where his sketches included "Papyrus" and "Wells for Boys", and he was nominated for four Emmy Awards as part of the writing team. He has also appeared on The Tonight Show and other late-night programmes. His HBO stand-up special My Favorite Shapes, directed by Dave McCary and produced by Fred Armisen and Lorne Michaels, premiered on 10 August 2019. After Fred Armisen pitched a Spanish-language comedy to HBO, he brought in Torres and Ana Fabrega to co-write it. Torres also co-ran and acted in the show, playing Andrés, a wealthy heir searching for answers about his mysterious past. It became Los Espookys, first broadcast in 2019. He went on to write, direct and star in the HBO series Fantasmas, and both series won Peabody Awards. He played the barista Jules in the film Together Together (2021), and wrote, directed and starred in his first feature, Problemista, released by A24 on 1 March 2024. In it he plays Alejandro, a Salvadoran creative trying to succeed in New York before his work visa runs out, alongside Tilda Swinton. In 2024 Ryan Gosling asked him to return to SNL with a sequel to "Papyrus"; cut for time from the live show, it was released online. The same year the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics gave him its Wilde Wit award, and on 27 March 2026 HBO released a special based on his stage show Color Theories.

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