- Comedy & Cabaret
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Dominic Holland
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.
"Excellent - judged the audience well; delivery was outstanding; material was spot-on. It's not easy to make a room full of accountants laugh!"
Arthur Andersen
"A comedian who makes you feel glad to be alive".
The Guardian
"One of television's quickest wits"
The Daily Telegraph
“Despite a stellar bill (Rich Hall, Al Murray, Armstrong & Miller, Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran) you absolutely stole the show”.
