United Kingdom

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.