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Dominic Holland
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Dominic Holland Biography
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Following his success at The Edinburgh Festival with three highly acclaimed sell out 'One Man Shows', winning the Perrier Best Newcomer Award in 1993 and having a Perrier Nomination at the 1996 Fringe, Dominic Holland has carved out a brilliant reputation as a professional comedian, a hilarious after-dinner speaker and a brilliant awards presenter.
Dominic's Style...
It is Dominic’s material that sets him apart. He is never offensive and totally professional, using acute observations which relate to his audience, he is a joy to listen to. He has a very personable stage presence and always makes his shows relaxing, intimate and hugely enjoyable. He is now one of the country’s most respected comedians playing regularly at The Comedy Store and Jongleurs and performing full-length shows at Theatres all over the country.
Television Appearances...
In addition, Dominic has made a number of guest appearances on such shows as "Have I got News For You", "The Clive James Show", "The Brian Conley Show", "The Des O’Connor Show", BBC 1’s "The Stand Up Show" and Edinburgh Nights, BBC2, "Best of Edinburgh ‘99". His acting credits include "Young Person’s Guide to Becoming a Rock Star" and the film "Tube Tales". He has also appeared on "Never Mind The Buzzcocks", "Bring Me The Head of Light Entertainment" and "That’s So Graham Norton".
Radio Success...
The ‘Small World of Dominic Holland Show’ for BBC Radio 4, which was broadcast in August 2000, featured as one of the most popular comedy shows with the listeners of that station.
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Dominic Holland News
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Edinburgh Festival reveals comedy shortlist
23rd August 2007Formerly known as the Perriers stand-ups Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan and Zoe Lyons are up for the best newcomer prize.
23rd August 2007Formerly known as the Perriers stand-ups Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan and Zoe Lyons are up for the best newcomer prize.
Jonathan Ross hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Terry Wogan
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
Outnumbered picks up 5 nominations for the British Comedy Awards
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
Alan Carr wins British Comedy Award
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
Graham Norton to take over the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross slot
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
The Reading Comedy Festival gets underway weekend, with performances from Jimmy Carr & Rhod Gilbert
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
Triumphant night for 'Gavin and Stacey' at comedy awards
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
Third Time Lucky for Comedy Award Winner Russell Kane
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
Best Comedy Show nominations have been announced at The Fringe
26th August 2010The stars Greg Davies and Russell Kane have been joined by the rising talent Bo Burnham in nominations for Best Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
26th August 2010The stars Greg Davies and Russell Kane have been joined by the rising talent Bo Burnham in nominations for Best Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
Tim Vine Wins Best Joke Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
23rd August 2010Comedian Tim Vine beat the likes of John Bishop and Jack Whitehall to win the best joke award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, so what did he say?
23rd August 2010Comedian Tim Vine beat the likes of John Bishop and Jack Whitehall to win the best joke award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, so what did he say?
Dominic Holland Reviews
Dominic Holland has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Dominic Holland for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Dominic Holland for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"One of television's quickest wits."
"A comedian who makes you feel glad to be alive.
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"Excellent - judged the audience well; delivery was outstanding; material was spot-on. It's not easy to make a room full of accountants laugh!
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Q & A with Dominic Holland
Speakers Corner interviewed Dominic Holland to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Dominic Holland However for more information on Dominic Holland or details as to how to book Dominic Holland for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Speakers Corner: Favourite venue?
Dominic Holland: My favourite corporate venue is anywhere on Park Lane.
Speakers Corner: Which has been your favourite event so far and why?
Dominic Holland: I recently performed under the wings of Concorde in the new conference suite at manchester airport.
Speakers Corner: On average, how many corporates do you do per year?
Dominic Holland: I perform approx 70 corporate events a year - from big national awards in the Great Room, down to intimate after dinner speches in boutique hotels and other obscure venues.
Speakers Corner: Do you have any funny/embarrassing anecdotes you care to share?
Dominic Holland: My toughest gig was when a lady got so drunk at the event - she whipped her top off and draped her breasts over the bald head of the CEO - the company of which shall remain nameless.No matter how tough the gig – I have never walked early - in 15 years of doing corporate shows.
Speakers Corner: What are you currently doing?
Dominic Holland: I am currently editing my latest novel. I has recently sold a screenplay to Hollywood and periodically visit LA for frustrating and generally disapppointing meetings. I am developing my third radio show for BBC R4 with comdian, Hal Cruttendon and I wrote the pilot for the BBC 1 The Rob Brydon Show which is likely to be commissioned for a series later this year.
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The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
