Steve
Bugeja

Comedian

Steve Bugeja is one of the circuit’s most exciting comedians, writers and performers. Steve co-created and co-starred in the ITV2 sitcom Buffering with Iain Stirling. Due to the success of the first, a second series was commissioned and subsequently aired in January 2023.

Steve previously hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles and has made numerous appearances on TV shows including The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and Zoe Ball on Saturday (ITV1).

A prolific writer, Steve is the head writer for Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility (ITV2) and was a key member of the writing team for The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One). He has contributed material to Mock the Week (BBC2), 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4) and BBC Radio 4.

Making a name for himself internationally, Steve has twice been invited to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, appearing on Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (ABC1) and on Comedy Up Late (ABC1).

Steve won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2013 and has since performed numerous Edinburgh Fringe shows and national tours.

“Steve was absolutely amazing – he had everyone in stitches and our director loved it. Everyone was talking about it today. Send Steve our massive thanks he was absolutely incredible had us all in the palm of his hand.”

Google Event

“Steve was very engaging with our audience and bought a level of humour and entertainment that well complemented the tone of our awards event. He took the time to understand our event and the industry relevance and well navigated the transitions between award presentations, keeping the momentum going and ensuring that the evening flowed smoothly, whilst keeping the audience entertained. Steve was a great host!”

C21 International Drama Awards

“This afternoon was great! Steve was brilliant, lovely and down to earth - suited us perfectly I think! Had a few guys message to say thanks and that they really enjoyed it so definitely went down well!”

Virtual Event for Jagex

"Steve Bugeja was absolutely brilliant. I loved it all I really did, everyone had a fantastic time and the feedback we have had so far has all been so positive."

Wirehive Virtual Staff Party

“Drum-tight, as if polished by a sitcom writers’ room to cram as many jokes in as humanly possible.”

Chortle

“Plentiful jokes and compelling storytelling.”

The Scotsman