About TBC

Ben is passionate about improv, performance, and connecting through creativity. His goal is to have fun and engage with others empathically through improv.

Chinmayanand has a background in social media strategy and a passion for creative storytelling. He enjoys designing campaigns that connect with people and communicate ideas with clarity and impact. Currently, he’s pursuing a PhD in Politics at the University of Edinburgh, researching social media advertising regulations across major democracies. He brings a versatile approach to where improv meets the digital world.

Gregor is a professional classically educated actor who has honed his craft and worked all over the UK. His performance range spans everything from Shakespeare's protagonists to "that background tree". He brings an inclusive and kind nature to teaching and you will leave every class with an a-ha moment!

Originally an actor, Jon found his true calling in the freedom and silliness of improv. He founded Edinburgh's Kinkyfish Improv and appears in Edinburgh Improv Tales, The Cutting Room and his own Oneprov show Oneman Oneprov.

Lauren is a California native who founded TBC Improv in 2009. She lives and breathes improv and adores the supportive and collaborative nature it brings to interactions. She’s now based in Barcelona, and oversees the global running of TBC.

Rebeca Hernández is a Venezuelan Digital Marketing & Theater person. She’s behind the scenes of the TBC Spain socials. She’s into creating and interacting, making the digital and the physical worlds be closer than they seem. She specializes in strategies for artists and loves teaching both marketing and theater. She is also part of the Barcelona theater company Teatro del Sótano.

Eurasian, multilingual, and raised in Hong Kong, Talia has been goofing around since she was born. Committed to raising the Global Endorphin Index in this post-COVID world, she has now realised her true self with improv, and has formally become an Official Goof™️ with TBC.

Calum has been performing improv since 2022 after he stumbled across an improv class in order to get better at stand up comedy. He has been refining his comedy skills with training and writing in Scotland and LA since 2020. Calum enjoys big characters, connecting with his scene partners, playing with emotion and having his ears gently tickled.

Davina is a multi disciplinary and international artist. They also run Treasure Chest Theatre which tours internationally and co-curate the family stage at Clockenflap.

Isaac believes in the power of “yes, and…” in all aspects of life and how it can lead to transformational experiences and explosions of creativity and productivity.

Ken Gordon has been an improviser for 10 years. He has performed in the Edinburgh Fringe and Glasgow Comedy Festival shows as well as led improv-related corporate training focused on team and confidence building. He makes podcasts, is learning Mandarin and in his day job, he works in the Space Industry. Mostly harmless.

Logan is the human version of an imaginary friend.  He lives in a world of improv and storytelling and is always looking for ways to “yes and” those around him.

Sanjaya is a storyteller at heart, with a curious interest for decoding social media trends (brainrot is real…yikes). Currently, she brings her creative flair to the socials for TBC Improv Hong Kong, and she hopes to create content that reflects the magic of improv performance.

Tina is the band member who speaks the least French. She is a drummer who dislikes loud sounds but likes inflicting it on others. She also admits to designing graphics for TBC HK.

Caroline is a professionally trained actor, clown and improviser from Edinburgh. She has performed at venues and festivals around the UK and Europe, undertaken additional training with legendary practitioners, and has been a core member of TBC since 2011.

Emil is powered by mischief and silly faces. Hailing from northern Sweden, he’s been improvising across the UK, Barcelona and various international ports. He loves big characters, physical comedy, and turning nonsense into theatre. Offstage, he’s a sales strategy coach and a proud Arsenal fan.

Isobel is relentless funshine. She’s also a writer, editor and improviser! Her favourite thing about improv is that it gives you the chance to take small ideas and make them big, to have fun pushing yourself out of your comfort zone in a safe space.

Kent is a musician, writer and photographer from Canada. He likes making and hearing noises. He finds loud or clanging noises to be the most exciting, but if a noise happens to be less loud, that's completely fine. He is generally well-regarded in the community.

Marijke Cortenbach is an improv comedian from the Netherlands living in Scotland. She is a member of many improv troupes in Edinburgh, and is a regular performer at the Fringe. Marijke also hosts the Big Friendly improv jam. Outside of improv she works in travel, gets arty and loves pillaging charity shops.

Sarah Davies is a Drama Lecturer, Playwright and Producer, and has coached improv for Improv Gym, Christchurch University and The Actor’s Lounge amongst others. Alongside Karla Dingle (USA) she is Theater Ida’s Improv Artist in Residence in Zurich from September 2023.

Charles Dundas started out in improv in a TBC class in January 2015, and has not stopped performing since. As a founding member of The Smoky Monkeys improv troupe he has progressed from short-form games, to narrative improv and even full-blown musicals. Charles performs in Edinburgh Fringe every year, and does shows at international festivals from Glasgow to Copenhagen. He is also a regular guest on the improvised courtroom comedy This Is Your Trial!

Glen is a voice artist from Australia, whose smooth voice has featured in TV broadcasts, adverts, toys, ebooks, and more. Also an avant-garde multi-instrumentalist musician for his one-man band; the crazy and cacophonous JUNK!.

Jem plays the piano using his fingers, primarily focusing on the white keys. He speaks with a pronounced French accent, making it difficult for others to understand him.

Kyle is an MSc Management student in the University of Edinburgh. He runs content design and social media insights & analysis for TBC. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, photography, and video editing—always exploring creative ways to tell stories.

Miguel has journeyed through improv and life, from Argentina to Singapore, Poland, Dublin, and now Barcelona. He loves creating unexpected twists and seamlessly advancing narratives to a satisfying end. When not captivating audiences, he uses improv for coaching and leadership development.

Steven is a TBC Improv graduate and participated in IO Theatre’s Summer Intensive. He performs in Nice Things with and Surface Tension. His style emphasizes genuine reactions, physicality, and emotional connections. Steven has performed in festivals in Iceland, Copenhagen, Sweden, and Edinburgh. He also creates award-winning short films.