Comedians born in Leverkusen

On the right bank of the Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Leverkusen is essentially a company town shaped by the chemical and pharmaceutical giant Bayer, whose works and famous football club, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, dominate local identity. A relatively young city, it sits between Cologne and the Ruhr, and the Rhineland's cheerful humour prevails. As Germany's comedy circuit grows, Leverkusen's cultural venues increasingly welcome touring stand-up alongside satirical cabaret.