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About TBC

Your global improv theatre company

How it All Began

In 2009, three passionate improvisers, Lauren Berning, Fernando Fresquez, and Sacha Timaeus, each arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland, hoping to join a vibrant improv scene. Finding little, they decided to create their own. That's how To Be Continued... was born. The name perfectly captured the essence of improv's "yes, and" principle—always building, always asking "what's next?" This idea of continuous growth and evolution is now simply known as TBC.
 

They kicked things off by hosting jams and workshops, drawing in both seasoned players and the improv-curious. Their inaugural show, a high-energy, competition-style performance featuring workshop participants, premiered on December 10, 2009, at the Pleasance Cabaret Bar.
 

TBC Improv UK quickly became a fixture in Edinburgh, but their journey didn't stop there. In 2014, Lauren expanded the brand, founding TBC Improv HK in Hong Kong. Then, in 2023, TBC set down roots in Barcelona, Spain, establishing TBC Improv Spain. Over the years, TBC Improv has performed, taught, and trained across four continents—constantly growing and always evolving. And we are just getting started. To be continued...

Our Mission

Three foundational values have guided TBC Improv since day one:

1

To perform the improv we
love so much

2

To share our
love of improv

3

To help cultivate a
thriving improv community

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ "Skilled, agile and enthusiastic" —Broadway Baby

Our Global Locations

United Kingdom

Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, our UK team delivers top-tier courses & training, inclusive events, and side-splitting shows.

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Spain

From the heart of Barcelona, our team sparks creativity with engaging shows, workshops, and tailored experiences.

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Hong Kong

Our Hong Kong team blends cultural diversity with dynamic improv experiences for individuals and businesses alike.

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Our (Awesome!) Team

Ben Margalith
Performer, Director, HK
Hong Kong
Davina Carrette
Performer
Hong Kong
Isaac Droscha
Performer, Director, HK
Hong Kong
Ken Gordon
Performer
United Kingdom
Logan Stratman
Performer, Trainer
Hong Kong
Sarah Davies
Visiting Performer
United Kingdom
Calum Jarvie
Performer
United Kingdom
Emil Lundgren
Performer
Spain
Isobel McKenzie
Performer, Lead Trainer
Hong Kong
Kent Foran
Band
Hong Kong
Marijke Cortenbach
Visiting Performer
United Kingdom
Steven Millar
Performer
United Kingdom
Caroline Mathison
Performer, Trainer
United Kingdom
Glen Lloyd
Performer, Trainer
Hong Kong
Jem Reynaud
Band
Hong Kong
Kyle Ong
Graphic Design / Admin
United Kingdom
Rebeca Hernandez
Social Media
Spain
Talia Scotchbrook-Chow
Performer
Hong Kong
Charles Dundas
Performer
United Kingdom
Gregor Davidson
Performer, Lead Trainer
United Kingdom
Jon Carstairs
Performer
United Kingdom
Lauren Berning
Founder, Chief Improviser
Spain
Sanjaya Bharti
Social Media
Hong Kong
Tina Arcilla
Band
Hong Kong

Previous Players

Alexandra Ivars
Performer
Spain
Harry Gooch
Performer
United Kingdom
Jenny Laahs
Performer
United Kingdom
Mara Joy
Performer
United Kingdom
Paul Connolly
Performer
United Kingdom
Sacha Timaeus
Performer
United Kingdom
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Thierry Lapouge
Performer
Spain
Covin Cheng
Performer
Hong Kong
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Hunter Purvis
Performer
Hong Kong
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Katie Fraser
Performer
United Kingdom
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Miguel Herrera
Performer
Spain
Peter Aitchison
Performer
United Kingdom
Sam Irving
Performer
United Kingdom
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Victoria Duthie
Performer
Hong Kong
Eric Geistfeld
Performer
United Kingdom
Islah Wallace
Performer
Hong Kong
Leejay Heller
Performer
Hong Kong
Nicola Dove
Performer
United Kingdom
Raymond Considine
Performer
United Kingdom
Shona White
Performer
United Kingdom
Will Naameh
Performer
United Kingdom
Fernando Fresquez
Performer
United Kingdom
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Jai Day
Performer
Hong Kong
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Leticia Ayres
Performer
Hong Kong
Paddy Hare
Performer
United Kingdom
Sabrina Martin
Performer
United Kingdom
Steph Brown
Performer
United Kingdom

Guest Teachers

Over the years, TBC Improv has had the joy of hosting an incredible lineup of guest teachers from around the world—each bringing their own voice, style, and spark to our stages and workshops. Notable names include Luke Sorba and Kevin Tomlinson (England, UK), Billy Kissa and Pierpaolo Buzza (Belgium), Xoshil Rose (Guatemala), Jonathan Pitts and Anděl Sudik (USA), and Jodi Pfleghar (Germany). From character-driven comedy to bold physical storytelling, their contributions have left a lasting mark on our international improv community.​

You Suggest, We Perform, Everybody Laughs!
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