Groovie Comedy Team and Performers
The Groovie Comedy team are experienced producers and hosts with a broad network of pro performers.
Meet our team
Gordana Micic
Director, MBA MEng CEng MIET MAPM
Founder of Groovie Comedy is a scientist, engineer, producer, dancer, actor, model, presenter, consultant. Hosts international & professional events in business, academia and entertainment. With abundance of wittiness and physicality, playfully introduces body movement to facilitate positive changes. Trained in methods of accelerated changes, she develops high performing teams. DBS checked. Languages: English, French & Slavic.
Derya Yildirim
Comedian, Producer, Host
Established public speaker & host who works both in the performing arts & with businesses running a variety of professional & personal development events.
Originally from Turkey, Derya trained in techniques of personal transformation, she develops high performing individuals & teams. DBS checked.
Languages: English & Turkish.
Mac Larry
Comedian, Producer, Host
Drawing from his South African heritage & experiences across the globe, Maclarry invites audiences into his world with warmth. His light-hearted yet thought-provoking touch allows him to masterfully navigate life’s complexities including identity, relationships and parenthood. Recognised as “one to watch” in the 2023 West End New Act of the Year and 2024 Semi-Finalist in the Stand-Up Club’s New Act comp, Maclarry’s star is on the rise. He’s forged his comedic voice on UK & SA circuits & supports top South African comedians touring
Vix Leyton
Host, Comedian
MC, discovered by Mark Watson on Twitter, Welsh comic Vix Leyton is a natural storyteller with a keen eye for observation, combining warm, whimsical charm with biting wit. Vix creates a wonderful a warm & welcoming setting. “A rising star on the comedy circuit ” The Metro
Wes Defoe
Host, Comedian
Producer, Host, Presenter, Actor, Musician, all round great entertainer & social butterfly.
Essex-raised observational comedian, based in London and a certified “Weirdo” with a unique perspective on race, relationships and UK culture!
Andy James
Host, Comedian, Actor
Andy is a comedian/ actor/podcaster & voice artist. He runs Giggle Belly Comedy, has performed across Europe, US, Carribean. As an actor he has credits in television, film & theatre.
Duffy Connors
Host, Comedian
Winner of the Whole Lotta Comedy Comedian of the Year 2022. Our newest host for new innovative themed events.
“He has a sharp sense of humour and a touch of zaniness to his personality” – Jackie Hayden,Hot Press.
Writers & advisers for corporate work
Dr Audrey Tang
Business Author, Media Producer
Dr Audrey Tang is a writer, broadcaster and psychologist who can support brands or organisations in a variety of ways. She produces the Skits and Quibbles TV show as owner of Wellbeing Media TV whom we have supported in launch with out creative writing & ideas.
Jacqueline Haigh
Writer, Producer
Jacqueline Ann Haigh, a versatile writer and performer with over two decades of experience, has created acclaimed works for film, TV, stage, radio, and books, including Misadventures In Mature Dating and The Elder.
Sonia Aste
MBA, Engineer, MEng, Writer
Winner of the Whole Lotta Comedy Comedian of the Year 2022. Sonia is one of Toastmasters and established host with an incredible stage persona.
‘He has a sharp sense of humour and a touch of zaniness to his personality’ – Jackie Hayden, Hot Press
Sean Meo
Writer, Comedian
A winner of the esteemed Time Out Comedy Award, former British no.1, Sean Meo is widely acknowledged as one of the best performers and writers on the UK stand up comedy circuit, who regularly headlines all over the world. He toured with Groovie Comedy across the Balkans (Nova TV) & co-produced our corporate & private events
Guest filmographers: Sanda Kolar, Renata Simic, Roberto Ostoni, Sandra Stojanovic, Ryan Simpson.
Music: MarcJB (Lovers Nest – Groovie Bunch walk on tune), Rebecca Poole – Purdy STAND UP FOR YOUR LOVE (Groovie Bunch official tune), Livio Morosin (improv), Dragos Mostenescu (‘Comedy at The Grove’).
Our Performers
Our network includes TV personalities and celebrities, internationally acclaimed headline acts and range of establish performers from various art forms.
Short Video Moments from Live Shows
How to apply to perform for our live shows
For all normal spots at our regular gigs:
1. Email us or use the GigGag app.
2. Search for Groovie Comedy and apply, make sure your account info is filled out fully.
If you are a headline act with 500+ shows experience, or an agent representing talent – please email us directly by clicking the button below.
How to apply for Skits & Quibbles
Comedians, to book a spot on our TV show:
1. One of our team needs to vouch for you by seeing you perform at a live show.
2. Apply via email by clicking the button below.
3. Be sure to include:
- Headshot photo
- Video of your most recent performance
- Biography text
- Social media links
- List of Tuesdays you are available.
If you are a TV personality or celebrity, or an agent representing talent – please email us directly by clicking the button below.
Links: friends of Groovie Bunch
OUR FRIENDS
… friends, groups & businesses we admire.
Zinc Network, The IET, CERN, Imperial College, UCL, Bloomsbury Theatre, NHS, Teachers, Carers, TimeOut, Groupon, DizzyFeet, WDO (World Dance Organisation), Paul McKenna, Dr Ron Ruden, Dr Audrey Tang, Tom Fortes Mayer, Perry McCarthy (The Black Stig from Top Gear), MarcJB, Livio Morosin, The British Council, The Royal Albert Hall, The Tate Modern, NHS, The Audience Club, Central Tickets, WellbeingMediaTV (mental health champions), The Chissy B Show, Sandra Stojanovic film director.
The Grove Tavern, The Coach House, Cafe Bonego, The Britania Open Titles, National Days Out, BUCKT, Allevents, Scott Capurro, The Pam Ford, Radu Isac, Imran Yusuf, Sean Meo, Rich Wilson, Mike Gunn, Logan Murray, Sasha Srbulj, Tom Houghton, Hank Denson, Chris Lynam, Madame Chandelier, Fiona Clift, Thom Tuck, Maya Barcot, Anthony Warren, Jo Caulfield, Vedran Silipetar & Galerija Hermana Pula Croatia,
Chuck Norris Cafe Zagreb, Ben Akiba, Dom Omladine, Plesna Akademija Lazareski, Hilton, Athena Amoret, Renata Simic FlipClip Productions, Sanda Kolar Slavaho, Sonia Aste, Vix Leyton, Katie McLeod, Rose Wadham, Kate Cheka, Andy James, Vash Pernik, Katie Pritchard, Rob Hitchmough, Charlotte Fox, Glas Istre, Pedja Bajovic, Ivan Mileusnic & Dare To Dance, Britic, Brooklands Museum, Serbian National Theatre Novi Sad .
Boeing, NEC, Beli Dvor, Hyatt, Intercontinental, The Royal Aeronautical Society, BT Educational Programme, IBM mentoring programme, Action For Children & Byte Night, Jelena Radonjic & What Work, Stand Up RS, Mike Sheer, Thomas W Kelly, DSI TV, Bercy Arena, Eurosport, AXA, Olympia Earls Court, Jacques&Angel, EXIT, Latitude,
Rebecca Poole – Purdy, MarcJB, Dragos Mostenescu, Kathinka, Gillian Burrows, The Best You/NLP Live Training, Hammersmith Apollo & Balkan Music Festival, BBC & CBBC, Museum of Comedy, Marko Ciboci, Milan Kovacevic, Nikola Tesla Museum, Mind Body Spirit Festival, Pula Arena, Circolo Italian Centre, Rock Bar Mimoza, Legat1903, Devetka, Mensa, Rebecca Poole, JoyTribe, Krusevac Geto (at Groovie Grove with Gordi, Fiona Clift), Pula Arena, LDA.
Jelena, & Nikola Trisic & Nikola Milenkovic), APM, West London Living, Metro, Hammersmith & Fulham Council, numerous TV & radio streaming stations, wellbeing related productions, over 2,000 independent freelance artists, influencers, coaches, dancers, writers, poets, clowns, in and out of their characters, musical artists, visual artists, public speakers & all round good nuts.