Scott Dobson, an English art educator who also served as a critic and author, left a lasting mark with his output, which played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of North East England.
Georgi Kyuchukov is a Bulgarian stand-up comedian known for his original comedy shows and distinctive storytelling style. He was born in 1985 in Yambol, but later moved to Sofia where he studied tourism and worked in the trade sector. He started doing stand-up comedy in 2016 when he participated in an amateur tournament and won first place despite having never performed on stage before that point. Following his success, he joined Inside Joke Stand Up Comedy and gradually became one of the recognizable names in Bulgarian stand-up scene. Kyuchukov develops his own "Kyuchekov Komedi Show," with which he performs at clubs and cultural spaces throughout the country. Among his original shows are “Sam muzh po praznikite” (Single Man During Holidays) and “Ne, mersi!” (No Thanks!), and his comedy often draws on personal stories, everyday situations, and observations about Bulgarian life. In 2021 he won the grand prize "Golden Microphone" for best stand-up comedian at the first national awards for stand-up comedy in Bulgaria. Besides performing, Kyuchukov actively contributes to the development of the stand-up scene in Bulgaria and participates in charity initiatives. In 2022 he was an honorary member of the jury of the second edition of "Golden Mic Awards," after winning the grand prize the previous year. In recent years, he has continued presenting original comedy shows in various cities across the country including joint performances with other popular Bulgarian comedians.
Hristo Gurbov is a Bulgarian theatre and film actor, known for his numerous comedic roles in the theater, cinema, and television. He was born on September 23, 1957, in Varna. After briefly studying at the Higher Electromechanical Institute of Technology in Varna, he graduated with honors in acting for dramatic theatre from NATFA "Kristyo Sarafov" in 1983. He worked in theatres in Haskovo and Lovech, and since 1987 has been part of the troupe of the Satirical Theatre “Aleko Konstantinov” in Sofia. Gurbov has many memorable theatre roles including Truffaldino in "The Servant of Two Masters," Cyrano in "Cyrano de Bergerac", Pierre Mignardet in "Dinner for Fools" and Ivan Antonov in "Roman Bath." For his performances in the play “Once Again Backwards” by Michael Frayn, he received an Askeer Award in 1998. He has also appeared in popular Bulgarian films such as "Arrhythmia," "Rhapsody in White", "The Blueberry Hill" and "Journey to Jerusalem". Gurbov gained widespread popularity with his television appearances too. He was part of the cult show “Ulichata” by Teddy Moskov, participated in “Velika Bulgaria” (Great Bulgaria) and “Komitsite,” and over the years has appeared in various TV shows and films. In 1991 he received a Sofia Award for the film "Silence." In 2024, he participates in the eleventh season of "Like Two Drops of Water," where he showcases his comedic talent to a new television audience.
Kamen Vodenicharov is a Bulgarian actor, singer, television host, director, screenwriter, comedian and producer. He was born on May 13, 1966. He graduated in puppetry acting from NATFA (National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts) in 1990 and participated in the student movement at the end of the 80s. In the early 90s he was among the creators of Student Program "Ku-ku", and in 1995, together with Toncho Tokmachiev and Slavi Trifonov, created “Kaneto”. Over the years Vodenicharov has had a diverse television career. Between 1998 and 2010 he headed the music channel MM, hosted the first season of "Survivor BG" and the show "Sunday with..." on BNT (Bulgarian National Television). From 2007 to 2018 he was screenwriter and director of “Showoto na Kanalata” ("The Show of Kaneto"), and later presented the program “Vecheta na Ku-Ku bend”. From September 2024 until June 2026, he is hosting the quiz show "Last One Wins" on BNT 1. As an actor Vodenicharov participates in film, television and dubbing. Among his roles as a voice actor are Stuart Little in “Stuart Little” and “Stuart Little 2”, Lem in “Planet 51,” and Alfred Pennyworth in "The Lego Batman Movie." In 2018 he was screenwriter and director of “105 Minuti Sofia," and in 2023, starred in the film "Price of Power". He is also an author of musical projects and has a long-standing presence in Bulgarian television and entertainment industry.
Sanjeev Singh Kohli, a Scottish performer who works as an actor, comedian and author, is most recognised for playing shopkeeper Navid Harrid in the BBC comedy series Still Game, for voicing Ramesh Majhu in the radio comedy Fags, Mags and Bags (2005–2007), and for portraying AJ Jandhu in the BBC Scotland soap River City from 2015 until 2022. Beginning in 2019, he has presented his own TV talk programme, Sanjeev Kohli's Big Talk, broadcast on the BBC Scotland channel.
Sara Patricia Pascoe, an English comedian, actress, presenter and writer, has featured on TV shows such as Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Taskmaster, and BBC Two’s QI.
Seán Crummey, hailing from Belfast, made his mark as a playwright, actor and comic impressionist. He is best remembered for creating and providing the male voice‑over for The Folks on the Hill, a wildly popular series that launched in 2001 and continued for more than a decade, delivering seventeen installments across radio and animated television. Owing to its extended run and wide appeal, many regard the programme as one of BBC Northern Ireland’s greatest successes.
Sean Christopher Walsh, born on December 2, 1985, is an English stand-up comedian and actor. He originates from Camden, London, and spent his childhood in Lewisham before moving to Brighton. Walsh’s journey into comedy began after attending a stand-up club at age 17, inspiring him to pursue it seriously. Before committing fully, he held jobs at the Round Hill pub and TK Maxx, and also attended a comedy course run by Jill Edwards in 2006. He performed his first gig in November 2006 and quickly gained momentum, becoming the resident host of the 'Comic Boom' comedy night at Komedia. Walsh’s comedic style is often described as charming, charismatic, and observational, with critics noting comparisons to Dylan Moran and describing him as the best observational comic of his generation. He draws on everyday experiences, such as reminiscing about fixing video tapes, to create relatable and humorous routines. His early recognition included winning the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year award in 2009 and the Chortle Best Newcomer award in the same year. Amos on tour during 2008/09 and 2009/10, and participated in the 'So You Think You're Funny' competition at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2008. Despite experiencing a panic attack on stage during his first solo show in 2009, he has since returned to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival eight times by 2018, establishing himself as a regular performer. Seann Walsh’s television appearances include three appearances on 'Live at the Apollo', Michael McIntyre's 'Comedy Roadshow', and a role as team captain for four series of 'Virtually Famous' between 2014 and 2017. He hosted 'Seann Walsh World' in 2013, and 'Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular' in 2013 and 2014. In 2019, he co-hosted ten episodes of the Netflix game show 'Flinch'. He has toured the UK and Ireland with stand-up shows since 2012, performing at festivals like Reading and Leeds in 2010. His performances are frequently described as energetic and filled with laughter. Get Me Out of Here!' in 2022, and twelfth in 'I'm a Celebrity... South Africa' in 2023. The Sunday Times has suggested he may soon be playing stadium tours, reflecting his growing popularity and stage presence.
Born in Gujarat, Shahabuddin Rathod has built a career as a scholar, instructor and comedic author, and in 2020 he was honored with the Padma Shri for his work in literature and education.
Born in England, Shaun Pye works as a comedian, actor, screenwriter and television producer. Alongside Harry Thompson he devised the animated sketch series Monkey Dust, and he portrayed Greg Lindley‑Jones in the sitcom Extras created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. He also originated and wrote the series There She Goes.
Simon Tracey Brint, a UK musician, became most recognized as one half of the comedy pair Raw Sex alongside Rowland Rivron. He also wrote music for numerous British television comedy and drama programmes.
Simon Farnaby, hailing from England, wears many hats as an actor, comedian, writer and vocalist. He gained prominence through his collaborations with the Them There troupe, contributing both scripts and performances to titles such as the sketch series Horrible Histories, the fantasy‑comedy Yonderland, the supernatural sitcom Ghosts, and has also penned material for movies.
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