Lyuben Popov graduated with a degree in Drama Acting from the Lyuben Groys Theatre College in 2004, studying in the class of Prof. Elena Baeva. He has been a member of the theatre’s resident company since 2018. Prior to that, he performed on the stage of the Shumen Theatre. Among his roles there are:
Previous Theatre Experience:
Teacher Tsolev in “The Choristers” by Nikolay Gunderov and Dimitar Sabov, dir. Nikolay Gunderov – 2017;
Officer De Rossi in “Accidental Death of an Anarchist” by Dario Fo, dir. Mihail Petrov – 2016;
Sergei in “An Angel Came Out of the Fog” by Pyotr Gladilin, dir. Milen Dimitrov – 2016;
Velimir in “Dr.” by Branislav Nušić, dir. Boyko Bogdanov – 2012;
Bozhan in “The Gerak Family” after Elin Pelin, dir. Bina Haralampieva – 2009;
Kulikov in “Sisters” by Lyudmila Razumovskaya, dir. Vasilena Radeva – 2008;
The Irresponsible Man in “The Bus” by Stanislav Stratiev, dir. Bina Haralampieva – 2010;
Jerry Ryan in “The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson, dir. Yosif Sarchadzhiev – 2011;
The Captain in “Woyzeck,” dir. Valeri Parlikov – 2003;
Lebedev in “The Idiot” after F. Dostoevsky, dir. Elena Baeva – 2003.
Among the Archival Productions Featuring Him on the Gabrovo Stage Are:
“Lieutenant Gustl,” dir. Vasil Duev-Tayg;
“Transit,” dir. Valeria Mineva;
“Codgers” after Chudomir, dir. Nevena Miteva;
“Shibil,” dir. Nevena Miteva.
Lyuben has appeared in the television series:
“The Road of Honor,” “Operation Shmenti Capelli: The Legend,” “Glass Home,” “Undercover.”
“Seven Hours Difference,” “Where Is Maggie?”
He also appears in television commercials.