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Shazia Mirza, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Mar 11, 2027 United Kingdom

Shazia Mirza

186K followers

Shazia Mirza is a British professional who works as a comedian, actor, and writer. Born in Birmingham, England, she comes from a family of Punjabi Pakistani immigrants who relocated to the city in the 1970s. Her early education included studying Biochemistry at the University of Manchester, followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Goldsmiths, University of London. Before pursuing comedy, Mirza worked as a science teacher for fourteen years, even teaching at Langdon Park School where Dizzee Rascal was a student. Mirza’s career took a turn towards performance, attending Rose Bruford College to study acting. Her comedy style is described as pushing boundaries and 'brave,' earning her recognition as an iconoclast with iconic stand-up routines, according to The New York Times . Between 2008 and 2010, Shazia Mirza contributed writing to The Guardian, and in the same period, she received the Columnist of the Year award at the PPA Awards for her contributions to The New Statesman. Her shows at the Edinburgh Fringe festivals have been consistently sold out, and she has toured globally. The show The Kardashians Made Me Do It ran for 103 shows and achieved sell-out success across multiple countries including the UK, US, Sweden, Ireland, and Paris. Mirza’s work extends beyond stand-up, appearing on numerous British television programs such as Travel Man , Would I Lie to You? , Have I Got News for You , Celebrity Mastermind , MasterChef , The Jonathan Ross Show , Loose Women , Celebrity Antiques Road Trip , Pilgrimage , Blankety Blank , Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains , Ricky Sue and a Trip or Two , and Sorry I Didn't Know . She also stars in the digital comedy series The Spicy Hen . She has participated in reality shows like Celebrity The Island with Bear Grylls (2017) and Celebs in Solitary (2018), and recently competed on SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2024. Her appearances include international television shows such as The Carina Bergfeldt Show (Sweden) and Tout le monde en parle (France). In 2013, Ed Bradley featured Shazia Mirza on CBS 60 Minutes, and the BBC included her in their list of 100 Women. In 2025, she will debut as Dr. Ayub in EastEnders , and has two films, Touche and Ruby , scheduled for release.

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Muriel Robin, comedian from France – surreal and absurd, character comedy

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Nov 26, 2026 France

Muriel Robin

183K followers

Muriel Robin is a French humorist, actress, director, and stage director born on August 2, 1955, in Montbrison (Loire). Her parents, Antoine Robin and Aimée Marie Joséphine Rimbaud, were shoe merchants. She was the youngest of three daughters, with two sisters, Nydia and Martine. After struggling with school and failing her baccalaureate twice, she worked selling shoes in her family's store from 1975 to 1976. In 1977, she moved to Paris to study acting at the Cours Florent, and was subsequently accepted into the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique de Paris, graduating in 1980 with honors. She briefly returned to selling shoes in Saint-Étienne after graduating from the conservatory. Her career gained momentum when she joined Roger Louret’s theatre company, Les Baladins en Agenais, in Monclar in 1981, where she met Elie Semoun and Annie Grégorio. Muriel Robin's comedy style has involved collaborations with Pierre Palmade, whom she considered her male alter ego. She co-wrote and performed in 'Maman ou Donne-moi ton linge, je fais une machine' in 1987, and gained wider public recognition through the television program 'La Classe' towards the end of the 1980s. Her first one-woman show, 'Les majorettes se cachent pour mourir,' premiered in 1988, directed by Roger Louret. She appeared in plays such as 'Tout m’Enerve', 'Bedos-Robin', 'Feu la Ma La Mère', and 'On purge Bébé' during the 1990s, and starred in films like 'Les Visiteurs 2' in 1997. In 2007, she won an International Emmy Award for her role in the television film "Marie Besnard, l'empoisonneuse." She has been involved with 'La Chaine de l’Espoir' starting in 2001 and supported concerts by the Enfoirés from 1992 to 2007. She is currently preparing a new show that blends surreal fantasy with sensitive poetry, aiming to 're-enchant' life.

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Emmanuel Sonubi, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Jan 30, 2027 United Kingdom

Emmanuel Sonubi

177K followers

Emmanuel Sonubi is a British-Nigerian stand-up comedian based in London. Growing up as the sole boy among six children in Enfield, England, he was born in London. At 44 years old, as of a recent interview, Sonubi’s comedic journey began in 2015, following a previous career as a bouncer in nightclubs. Prior to his comedy debut, he also performed in musical theatre, notably taking a leading role in 'Daddy Cool' in 2007. Sonubi’s comedic material is largely based on events from his life, frequently addressing topics such as perseverance and death. Having performed at locations including The Comedy Store and The Glee Club, he has undertaken tours both within the United Kingdom and abroad, with frequent appearances in Ibiza, Cyprus, Turkey, and Holland. His work gained wider recognition when he hosted BBC's 'Live at the Apollo,' and he has also appeared on shows such as Comedy Central Live, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Celebrity Weakest Link, QI, Celebrity Mastermind, Have I Got News for You. The events of 2019 significantly impacted his life and career; while performing in Dubai, he suffered heart failure, an experience that led to a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) shortly after his recovery. He subsequently quit smoking due to this health scare and now manages dilated cardiomyopathy with medication, initially facing the possibility of a heart transplant. The profound impact of his near-death experience is reflected in his 2025 show, 'Life After Near Death,' which explores themes of resilience, identity, and mortality. In 2025, his performance was recognized with the Mervyn Stutters Spirit of the Fringe award for being the best show. Before that recognition, he was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show in 2023, and for Best Newcomer in 2022; additionally, he received a Chortle Award nomination for Best Club Comic in 2023. From July 30 to August 25, 2024, he is presenting 'Life After Near Death' at the Edinburgh Fringe, and subsequently embarking on a UK tour from September 17 to November 28, 2024. Sonubi’s motivation stems from a desire to set a good example for his three children, and he attributes his resilience to his mother's teachings.

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Rosie Jones, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Nov 16, 2026 United Kingdom

Rosie Jones

173K followers

Rosie Jones is a British comedian, writer, and actress born on June 24, 1990, in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. She began her career as a television researcher in 2011, initially working for Objective Media Group and later on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jones further developed her skills at home with support from her mother and brother, and she started gigging as a stand-up comedian around the start of her career. Bill Dare, a teacher, motivated her to try stand-up comedy; as a result, she enrolled in a postgraduate diploma program for comedy writing at the National Film and Television School. Jones’s comedic style incorporates her experience with cerebral palsy, which she was diagnosed with at age three, requiring a one-to-one teacher's aide throughout primary school and the use of a laptop for education. She has appeared as a guest on numerous television shows, including The Last Leg, 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI, Live at the Apollo, and Taskmaster. Her show 'Inspiration' was presented as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017, featuring stand-up comedy performances. During the Tokyo Summer Paralympics in 2020, she worked as a roving reporter for The Last Leg, contributing to the television broadcast of the Tokyo Paralympics. Her experiences have also led to online harassment, notably after appearing on Question Time twice in 2020. Beyond stand-up and television appearances, Jones has expanded her creative output. She authored the children's books The Amazing Edie Eckhart and The Big Trip, forming a series titled 'The Amazing Edie Eckhart', which features a character with cerebral palsy. The documentary Am I a R*tard?, which she hosted in 2023, investigated online hate speech directed towards disabled individuals. She currently hosts the podcast Daddy Look at Me with Helen Bauer and the series ‘Out of Order’ on Comedy Central. Between 2021 and 2022, Jones featured in six episodes of Casualty. She also co-created and acted in the sitcom Pushers in 2025, earning a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Female Comedy Performance in 2026. In 2016, she was a finalist in the Funny Women Awards, and she competed on Celebrity Mastermind in 2023.

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Olivier de Benoist, comedian from France – sketch comedy, parody

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Nov 19, 2026 France

Olivier de Benoist

171K followers

Olivier de Benoist, born Olivier Marie Emmanuel de Benoist de Gentissart on June 14, 1974, in Reims, is a French comedian and actor with roots tracing back to Belgium and even Charlemagne. Coming from a family with noble origins and seven children, he spent his childhood in Champagne. His upbringing was strict and religious, including attendance at Jesuit schools. He is married to Caroline Menand for fifteen years, whom he met during his studies, and they have four children: three sons and one daughter, aged 14, 13, 9, and 2. His full name reflects his aristocratic lineage, as Olivier, Marie, Emmanuel, baron de Benoist de Gentissart. Initially studying law for five years at the University of Paris and obtaining a jurist qualification, Olivier de Benoist's career took an unexpected turn toward entertainment. He trained at Studio Pygmalion and began his performance journey by appearing in a play created by Benoît Poelvoorde, "Modèle déposé." His early work includes television advertisements for Téva channel in 2002 and the creation of his first play, 'Né sous X', in 2003, followed by a parody of reality shows called 'Loft Sorry' in 2004. From 2005, he developed and performed his popular one-man shows, 'Haut débit', 'Très haut débit', and 'Très très haut débit', which combined sketches and magic tricks, performing at venues like Le Petit Palais des Glaces and Point Virgule. Olivier de Benoist gained significant recognition in 2010 as the first contestant on ‘On n’demande qu'à en rire,’ appearing a record 50 times in season 1 and collaborating with Kev Adams. His comedy often revolves around themes of misogyny, relationships between men and women, and sexual innuendo, frequently beginning with the phrase "Bonsoir, bonsoir. L’autre jour." He has toured extensively, performing over 650 shows including 'Très Très Haut Débit' and reaching over 300,000 spectators, with two sold-out performances at the Olympia. His work continues to evolve; he created '0/40' in 2016 with Pierre-Marie Debrie and began performing a new show called 'Le petit dernier' in 2019. Currently, he is creating ‘Le droit au bonheur’ which will begin performances in October 2024, and is slated to appear in the TV series 'Capitaine Marleau' (2023) and the film 'Sur la dalle' (2025), as well as the sixth season of 'Astrid et Raphaëlle' (2025). He has also published a comic book, ‘Le Dernier Rempart face à la dictature des femmes,’ and frequently appears on Michel Drucker’s “Vivement Dimanche” television program.

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Fabrice Éboué, comedian from France – dark comedy

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Nov 19, 2026 France

Fabrice Éboué

165K followers

Fabrice Éboué was born on June 7, 1977, in Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne). He spent his childhood in Vincennes and Nogent-sur-Marne. His family background is diverse; his father is a gynecologist-obstetrician of Cameroonian origin, while his mother is French with Norman roots. Éboué has four siblings. Early on, he displayed creative inclinations, participating in the Val-de-Marnais Splifton collective's mixtape 'Embauche pour la débauche' in 1999, rapping under the pseudonym Mr. Faf. Éboué’s educational path included experiences at Albert-de-Mun private high school, from which he was expelled, and later at Branly, Montalembert (Nogent-sur-Marne), and La Providence d'Amiens. He earned a baccalaureate as an external candidate and secured a BTS in Tourism with the help of his German teacher. During this time, he worked as a guide in the Lombrives cave, initially reciting geological information before incorporating jokes and fabricated historical anecdotes to entertain visitors. From 2000, he began performing on various Parisian stages like the Théâtre des Blancs-Manteaux and Trianon. Éboué’s career expanded significantly in the mid-2000s. He appeared in a short film, 'Un crime d'eau,' in 2005 and became part of Jamel Debbouze’s Comedy Club troupe from 2006 to 2008. He co-wrote 'Inside Jamel Comedy Club' with Thomas N'Gijol and participated in the TV show 'T'empêches tout le monde de dormir' from 2006 to 2008. He was a regular columnist on 'On va s'gêner' on Europe 1 from 2008 to 2014, and co-founded the Comedy Club theater in Paris with Thomas N'Gijol in April 2008. His comedy style is described as dark humor with a sharp perspective, often making observations about relationships, social media, and society. He received the 'Macho d'argent' award in March 2009. Éboué has directed films including 'Case départ' (2010), 'Le Crocodile du Botswanga' (2014), and 'CoeXister' (2016). He is currently performing a new show called 'SolitudeS,' which explores the paradox of connection and loneliness, scheduled for Roubaix on November 19, 2026.

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Feb 16, 2027 Canada

Stéphane Rousseau

164K followers

Stéphane Rousseau is a Canadian actor and comedian, born on September 17, 1966, in LaSalle, now part of Montreal. He is also a Quebecois humorist, actor, host, author, singer, and painter. His career began in 1988 when he first participated in the Juste pour rire de Montréal festival. Shortly after, from 1988 to 1989, he co-hosted a radio show called Good Morning Québec on CHIK-FM with Mario Grenier. Rousseau's rise to prominence continued throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. In 1989, he co-hosted the television show C'est à ton tour with Natalie Richard for a season. He then co-hosted Les Deux pistons au retour à la maison on CKMF-FM Montréal with Mario Lirette from 1990 to 1993, gaining significant recognition as a host. In 1992, he debuted his first solo show, 'Rousseau,' performing an impressive 269 shows across 50 cities. This show earned him a Félix Award and a double platinum record in 1994, and he performed at the Montreal Forum in 1994 for an audience of 8,000 people. Subsequent shows followed, including 'Drôle de Stéphane Rousseau' in 1995 and 'Stéphane Rousseau vous fait l'humour' in 1999. That same year, he opened for Celine Dion at the Centre Bell, with the performance broadcast live on TVA. Beyond stand-up comedy, Rousseau has also enjoyed a successful acting career. He received two Olivier Awards in 2001 for stage performance and most popular show, and performed at the Bataclan in Paris that year. He played Sébastien in Denys Arcand's The Barbarian Invasions in 2002, earning a supporting actor award at the Toronto Film Festival. His film credits also include Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008) and Fatal (2010), a spoof about the music industry. He has appeared in Modern Love (2007). In 2021, he was a panelist on Chanteurs masqués . He also co-hosted several events, including the Juste pour rire festival with Franck Dubosc from 2002 to 2006 and a holiday special with Isabelle Boulay in 2004. A DVD of his show, 'Rousseau - One Man Show,' was released in 2008. He has a son named Axel Saint-Germain-Rousseau, born December 25, 2008, with his former partner Maud Saint-Germain.

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Julian Clary, comedian from the United Kingdom – cabaret

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Apr 7, 2027 United Kingdom

Julian Clary

163K followers

Julian Peter McDonald Clary, born on May 25, 1959, in Surbiton, Surrey, England, is an actor, comedian, and entertainer. He spent his childhood in Teddington, Middlesex, and attended St Benedict's School, Ealing. Julian Clary graduated from Goldsmiths’ College, University of London, in the 1980s with a degree in English Drama. He has been a recognisable entertainer for 25 years. From the mid-1980s onward, Clary made appearances on television. Early performances were credited to Leo Hurll, and she was also involved in alternative comedy as Gillian Pieface and as a member of The Joan Collins Fan Club. His comedy often revolves around his sexuality. He toured extensively with stage acts, including 'The Mincing Machine Tour' (1989), 'My Glittering Passage' (1993), 'Natural Born Mincer' (2003), 'Lord of the Mince' (2009–10), 'Position Vacant: Apply Within' (2012–13), 'The Joy of Mincing' (2016) and 'Born to Mince' (2019). He has appeared on numerous television programs, including Friday Night Live , Whose Line Is It Anyway? , Sticky Moments (which he co-hosted), Terry and Julian , and Prickly Heat . He also co-hosted Trick or Treat in 1989. His appearance on Tonight Live with Steve Vizard in 1992 was controversial. Beyond stand-up, Julian Clary has demonstrated versatility as a performer. He starred in the sitcom Terry and Julian in 1992 and played significant roles in musical theatre productions, including Boy George’s West End musical, Taboo , and the role of the Emcee in Cabaret . He reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing and won Celebrity Big Brother 10 in 2012. He has also appeared in ITV pantomimes, taking on roles such as First Henchman, The Good Fairy, and The Genie of the Lamp, making his London Palladium debut in 2016. As a Sunday Times best-selling novelist, he has authored works such as Murder Most Fab, Devil in Disguise, Briefs Encountered, A Young Man’s Passage, and The Lick of Love. In addition, he created a six-book series for children titled The Bolds, which has achieved sales exceeding half a million copies. He regularly contributes to Radio 4’s Just a Minute and speaks on business, leadership, and industry subjects.

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Nov 25, 2026 Germany

Alex Stoldt

162K followers

Alex Stoldt is a German stand-up comedian born on April 8, 1999, in Itzehoe. He spent his formative years growing up in Osterstedt and later resided in Kiel for a period. Stoldt pursued higher education, studying philosophy at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. Currently, he calls Hamburg home. As a stand-up comedian, he primarily performs at open mics, and also appears in mixed shows like NightWash. His early recognition included receiving the NightWash Talent Award in 2019. Since 2022, Stoldt has been an integral part of the comedy collective '4 Feinde,' which he co-founded with Marvin Hoffmann, Yorick Thiede, and Sebo Sam. This group did very well, including performing for more than 3,500 people at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne in September 2022, with Felix Lobrecht as a special guest. '4 Feinde' makes a podcast every Tuesday, and they went on a tour called 'Road To Glory Tour,' doing live shows all over Germany. The collective documented their Lanxess Arena show with a documentary released in 2023 titled 'ALL IN - Der größte Stunt der deutschen Comedy-Geschichte.' They also regularly appear on the 'Falsch, aber lustig' format since 2023. Stoldt’s individual career has continued to flourish. In August 2022, he won the Publikumspreis (Audience Award) at the Prix Pantheon, and in October 2023, he received another Publikumspreis at Das große Kleinkunstfestival. He participated in the 1LIVE Hörsaal-Comedy Tour in 2023 and appeared on 'Till Reiners’ Happy Hour' in 2022, as well as the ZDF Comedy Sommer in 2023. From October 2023 to summer 2024, he toured Germany with his first solo program, titled 'Alex Stoldt'. He is scheduled to appear on 'Mittermeiers Lucky Punch Comedy Club' in 2025. Stoldt and '4 Feinde' are committed to producing content independently, and Eva at Kaderschmiede-Booking handles both booking and partnership inquiries.

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Dec 10, 2026 Canada

Sam Breton

161K followers

Sam Breton is a French-Canadian comedian highly regarded by Quebec audiences. His comedy is known for its unique sense of humor and great sensitivity. He began performing "Au pic pis à pelle" in 2019, a one-man show that quickly gained significant popularity, selling over 300,000 tickets and being performed over 500 times. A YouTube video from his 2017 performance at Juste Pour Rire has surpassed 800,000 views, further demonstrating his reach. He also hosts a popular podcast called "Avec son Sam," and maintains an active presence on Instagram. Breton’s work often draws upon personal experiences. During his appearance as a guest on En direct du jour de l'an in 2025, he shared a story about receiving a hockey goal as a child, a treasured item despite his family’s financial difficulties which required him to patch it up repeatedly. He played hockey frequently as a child, regardless of the weather. These experiences inform his perspective; he believes the best memories are tied to moments rather than objects, and prefers spending time with his nieces and nephews over showering them with gifts. Recently, Breton experienced professional burnout and took a break from the entertainment industry, but has since returned, appearing on Chanteur masqué and launching a new one-man show called Ga-lé Aller . This appearance on En direct du jour de l'an marks his first media appearance following his recovery. Currently, Sam Breton is touring across major U.S. cities and theaters from November 4, 2026 to December 4, 2026, with additional markets potentially being added throughout the year. Ticket prices vary depending on venue, seating, demand, and availability; a website provides details on confirmed tour stops and pricing. He is also performing Ga-lé aller! at the Théâtre Maisonneuve. Beyond stand-up, Breton is collaborating with Guillaume Côté, former principal dancer of the National Ballet of Canada, on a production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream , titled Les songes d’une nuit d’été . He also has a girlfriend named Myranie and occasionally jokes about not wanting children on Instagram.

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Christine Morency, comedian from Canada – improv

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Jan 16, 2027 Canada

Christine Morency

160K followers

Based in Montreal, Christine Morency is a comedian and actor from Quebec. She aspired to perform comedy early in her life, receiving training in theatre and developing a passion for improvisation. Her career began with appearances at Zoofest in 2018, followed by participation in galas of ComediHa and Juste pour Rire. She first hosted 'Corde raide' on Z Télé on August 25, 2020. Morency’s comedy style involves conversational stand-up that turns personal experiences into jokes, often incorporating self-deprecating humor and spontaneity. She gained recognition at the Just for Laughs festival and has worked back-to-back morning radio shows, including at Énergie and Rouge FM. She co-hosts 'Complètement midi' with Pierre Hébert on Rouge FM, and previously with PiPi. In 2021, she co-hosted the documentary 'J’t’aime gros' on Vrai. She is also a collaborator on 'Véronique et les fantastiques,' although she recently announced her departure after several years, with her last appearance being during an announcement on the show. This decision was made weeks earlier and informed to Véronique Cloutier. Her best-known work includes the solo show "Grâce," which premiered in November 2022 and toured Quebec until June 2025, achieving Double Platine certification for over 200,000 tickets sold. The "Grâce" tour ran through 2025. In 2022, Morency was featured on television programs including "LOL: Qui rira le dernier?" which aired on Prime Video, as well as "Le maître du jeu" on Noovo. Reviews of her performances have been positive; for example, a show at L'Olympia in Montreal on February 14, 2023, received a rating of 5 out of 5, with Marc describing it as “straight to the point, hilarious, and with good interaction with the public.” She is scheduled to perform at Théâtre Manuvie in Brossard on January 16, 2027, and at L'Olympia in Montreal on February 10, 2027, February 11, 2027, and February 13, 2027. In 2025, she will host a new show, 'Une nuit avec Christine', on Illico, and in summer 2024, she hosted 'Le Grand Bien-Cuit' with Pierre Hébert at ComediHa. She is leaving 'Véronique et les fantastiques' to find a better balance and more time for herself.

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Jan 23, 2027 Germany

Atze Schröder

157K followers

Atze Schröder is a comedy persona based in Germany. Size has been e known mainly through numerous television programs and the series Alles Atze to a wide audience.

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