Comedy

From lookalikes to BAFTA award winning comics we have a host of entertainers, comedians and cabaret acts who have the ability to delight, amaze and captivate. All are ideal for corporate events and after dinner entertainment. To find out who would be ideal for your event please call us on +44 (0)20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk



Danny Wallace - After dinner speaker and awards host

Author, TV host and presenter of Castaway 2007, Danny Wallace is a witty and interesting after dinner speaker and awards presenter

Dave Gorman - comedian & awards host

The inventor of Docucomedy, Dave Gorman does not just talk comedy or write comedy - he lives comedy

Lenny Henry - Comedian and awards host

Lenny Henry has risen from being a cult star on children's television to being an award winning comedian and actor

Paul Zerdin - Comedian and cabaret act

Ventriloquist Paul has had a meteoric showbusiness rise since the Big, Big, Talent Show win. Paul, together with his puppet Sam, is a sure success on the corporate scene

Chris Addison - comedian and awards host

Star of BBC2's 'The Thick of It', comedian Chris Addison is renowned for his versitality, energetic stand up routines and faultless delivery

Shane Richie - Personal appearances, celebrity

From Pontins to the Queen Vic, Shane has never been as popular as Alfie Moon on BBC1's favourite soap, Eastenders

David Walliams - Comedian

Voted Best Comedy Newcomer in 2003, David Walliams, together with his comedy partner, Matt Lucas, is best known for Rock Profiles & Little Britain

Tim Vine - Comedy & Cabaret, comedian

Award winning Tim Vine is a talented comedian. The man who can deliver 10 jokes a minute is in great demand for corporate events.

Julian Clary - Comedian & awards host

Flamboyant Comedian, Julian was a smash hit on the West End stage in Taboo and wowed the crowds in Strictly Come Dancing and the National Lottery

Hugh Dennis - Awards host and comedian

Hugh Dennis star of Mock the Week began his performing career in 1985, as one half of double act "Punt and Dennis."

Paddy McGuiness - Comedian and awards host

Patrick McGuinness rose to fame as Paddy in Phoenix Nights, fantastic for after dinner stand up or awards ceremonies, Paddy is an iconic comedy creation

Al  Murray

Oxford educated comedian Al Murray won the 1999 Perrier Award for his show based around his character 'the Pub Landlord'

Frankie Boyle - Comedian and awards host

Frankie has propelled himself into the premiere league with a host of brilliant performances, both on stage and screen.

Barry Williams - Comedian and after dinner speaker

Twice voted "Comedian of the Year", Barry is a brilliant raconteur with a natural ability to entertain and amuse any audience as an After Dinner Speaker or MC

Dominic Holland - Comedian and after dinner speaker

Professional comedian, Dominic Holland has carved a niche for himself in the corporate domain and has the reputation of being a brilliant awards presenter.

Kevin Connelly - Comedian and cabaret act

Impressionist and comedian, Kevin is best known as one of the stars in BBC2s Dead Ringers

Chris Barrie, Awards Host, After Dinner Speaker

Mr Gordon Brittas in The Brittas Empire, Arnie Rimmer in Red Dwarf, Chris is a fantastic awards host and after dinner speaker

Tim Fitzhigham - After dinner speaker, humorist

Tim Fitzhigham's far-fetched exploits are recounted in hilarious manner and are ideally suited for any corporate event to leave the audience in stitches

Ian Irving - After dinner speaker, comedian and awards host

Brilliant comedian, after dinner humorist, awards presenter, games host or compere - Ian Irving is suitable for any type of audience

Patrick Kielty - Comedian and awards host

Belfast comedian Paddy Kielty earned acclaim in 1995 with his Patrick Kielty Tonight Show & has gone on to host Fame Academy & Celebrity Love Island

Frank Skinner - Comedian and awards host

Comedian and star of 'Fantasy football' and 'Unplanned' with David Baddiel. Frank is a former Perrier Award Winner at the Edinburgh Festival

Neil Mullarkey - After dinner, keynote and conference speaker, comedian

Neil Mullarkey aka L-Vo, the alternative motivational guru, entertains, motivates, inspires and delights in 'Don't Be Needy Be Succeedy'

Mark Dolan - Comedian and presenter, presenter of Channel 4's Balls of Steel

Best known as the host of Channel 4's Balls of Steel, Mark Dolan is in huge demand as a comedian and a presenter.

Rory Bremner - Comedian

Widely regarded as one of the great political impressionists, Rory continues to be in great demand for corporate cabaret and awards ceremonies.

Alan Carr - Comedian and awards host

Since winning the BBC New Comedy Award for Stand-up 2001 and CityLife Best Newcomer of the Year Alan Carr has become the hottest young stand-up star in Britain.

Steve Nallon - Comedian and awards host

One of Britain's leading impressionists, best known for his Maggie Thatcher impersonation - Steve Nallon's after dinner act is unique and highly entertaining

Matt Lucas - Comedian and personal appearances

Star of the smash hit comedy 'Little Britain', Matt Lucas is one of the UK's foremost comedians

Meera Syal - comedy, awards

Writer & actress Meera Syal, best known for her role in the BBC's comedy sketch show Goodness Gracious Me and the Kumars at no. 42, is available for after dinner entertainment and awards hosting

Jo Brand - Comedian, celebrity

A firebrand of a comedienne, Jo continues to be at the cutting age of comedy

Adrian Walsh - Comedian and after dinner speaker

Comedian and After Dinner Humorist, Adrian is known as "the Giant of Corporate Comedian" and has over 300 TV and radio credits to his name

Dara O Briain - Comedian and awards host

A big man with a big personality, who exudes warmth and spontaneous good humour, Dara is a delight to be entertained by

Peter Kay - Comedian and awards host

The phenomenon that is Peter Kay continues his unabashed march to superstardom with sellout tours, hit TV shows, singles and books, Peter is a true comic genius

Ed Byrne - Comedian and awards host

As an observational stand up Ed Byrne is unrivalled, a fantastic stand up and top notch awards host

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Former barrister, Clive Anderson is not only known for comedy but also as a presenter of television documentaries and regular newspaper columnist

David Mitchell - Comedian and Awards Host

Film star, stand up comic and Star of Award Winning show, Peep Show, David Mitchell is one of the UK's foremost comedians

Bruce Forsyth - Awards host and personal appearances

Mr Showbusiness himself, Bruce Forsyth is loved by the entire British nation and is a true showman and entertainer

Bobby Davro -  Comedian and cabaret act

Bobby is an institution on television, his versatility is his longevity

Phill Jupitus - Comedian and awards host

Star of 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks', comedian Phill Jupitus is an excellent corporate awards host

Gina Yashere - Comedian and awards host

Gina Yashere's live appearances are legendary - now wowing audiences stateside, Gina is a smash hit for any awards evening or for an after dinner set

Jeremy Hardy - Comedian and awards host

Cerebral comic, Jeremy Hardy is a master of the anarchic comment and opens up his audiences eyes to the world, a great after dinner speaker or awards host

Rory McGrath - Comedian and awards host

Comedian Rory McGrath is best known as team captain on the long-running BBC TV series 'They Think It's All Over'

Alex Zane - Awards host and comedian

Former presenter of Popworld and stand up comedian, Alex Zane is a fantastic awards host and presenter

Paul O Grady - Awards host and conference facilitator

Host of his own show Paul O’Grady moved into the world of entertainment via his alter ego Lily Savage

Rob Brydon - Comedian and awards host

Comedian and actor, Rob Brydon is an excellent choice for cabaret or awards host

Jimmy Carr - Comedian and Awards Host

One of the most original and distinctive comedians in the UK today. Jimmy is regularly seen on numerous television shows

Jack Dee - Comedian and awards host

Since The Jack Dee Show hit our small screens in the 90s, Jack Dee has become a household name. Sell out tours, TV shows and winning Celebrity Big Brother followed

Bradley Walsh - Comedian and personal appearances

All round entertainer and comedian, Bradley Walsh, is Danny Baldwin in Coronation Street

Greg Davies - comedian, awards host and after dinner speaker

Award-winning comedians, Greg Davies, one third of the brilliant sketch act 'We Are Klang' is available for after dinner corporate entertainment

Marcus Brigstocke - Comedian, after dinner speaker and awards host

Marcus Brigstocke is fast becoming a household name on the comedy and stand up circuit and is ideal to host awards or deliver an after dinner stand up.

Victoria Wood - Comedian

With or without a piano, comedienne Victoria Wood is a triumph at conference dinners or corporate awards

Rod Woodward - Comedian

A rising star of the comedy circuit, Rod Woodward performed with Paddy McGuinness at his 110 date sell-out tour with Paddy McGuiness

Michael McIntyre - Comedian and awards host

One of the most gifted comedians around, Michael McIntyre has sold out his hilarious tours throughout the UK as well as regularly appearing on television

Sean Lock - comedian and awards host

8 Out of 10 Cat's team captain, Sean Lock is one of the UK's favourite comedians with his own show on Channel 4 - TV Heaven Telly Hell

Jimmy Tarbuck - Comedian, after dinner speaker, and awards host

An institution in his own right, 'Tarby' a much loved comedian who always has the audience in stitches

Jon Culshaw - Comedian and awards host

One of the UK's best young impressionists and star of the hit TV series 'Dead Ringers'

Omid Djalili - Comedian and awards host

With huge success at Edinburgh and sell-out tours, Omid Djalili is Britain's funniest Iranian comedian and actor - brilliant for awards and stand-up

James Corden awards host and comedian

James is an English BAFTA-winning actor, writer and producer. He co-created and stars in the BBC Three comedy Gavin and Stacey.

Alun Cochrane - comedian, awards host and after dinner speaker

With sell-out Edinburgh shows and success on television panel games, Alun Cochrane is available for corporate events as an after dinner comedy act

Paul Zenon - Magician, comedian and awards host

Magician, trickster and comedian, Paul is one of the most sought after comedians and awards presenters for corporate events

Russell Howard - Awards Host and Comedian

One of the hottest properties on the comedy circuit, Russell Howard is a wanted man for corporate comedy sets or awards hosting.

Tom O'Connor - After dinner speaker, humorist

Tom has become a household name through the realms of television hosting his own shows. One of the most popular entertainers in the country

Tony Hawks - After dinner speaker and awards host

TV/radio comedian & best selling author of 'Round Ireland with a Fridge' and 'Playing the Maldovans at Tennis', Tony Hawks is an excellent awards presenter

Mark Watson - Comedian and Awards Host

Mark Watson is one of the most talked-about British comedians to emerge in recent years. Mark is most famous for his marathon comedy sets at the Edinburgh festival

Griff Rhys Jones - After dinner speaker and awards host

Actor and author Griff Rhys Jones, is best known for his comedy sketch work, including Smith & Jones with partner Mel Smith

Shazia Mirza - Comedian and awards host

Rising star of the comedy scene, Shazia is an award winning stand up comedienne and accomplished awards host

Tim Minchin - Comedian and musical cabaret

In 2005, Tim Minchin won the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at Edinburgh, he has since gone on to wow audiences and corporate events up and down the country

Shaun Williamson - Musical cabaret

Singer, comedian, actor & after dinner speaker, Shaun Williamson, loved by all as Barry on Eastenders, winner of Celebrity Stars in their Eyes and star of Extras

Ruby Wax - Comedian, awards host, conference and keynote speaker

One of the UKs best loved and funniest television presenters

Alistair Barrie - comedian, after dinner speaker, MC

Comedian, actor & MC, Alistair Barrie is superb and great value for any event

Men In Coats - Comedians and cabaret act

An explosive duo 'absurd and delirious' - Men in Coats is startling visual comedy and surreal slapstick that's as funny as it's clever

Steve Coogan - Comedian and awards host

Award winning comedian, Steve is famous for his character creations, Alan Partridge, Paul Calf and Tony Ferrino.

Instant Wit - comedy & cabaret, entertainment

Instant Wit is an innovative, interactive, unusual customised comedy act, perfect for bite-sized focussed between speaker slots or as an after dinner comedy act

Stephen K Amos - Comedian and awards host

Stephen K Amos is at the forefront of a new band of comedians, side splittingly funny, a must for a set after dinner, to present awards or host an event

Jason Manford - Comedian and awards host

After only five weeks and four gigs, Jason Manford won the prestigious North West Comedian of the Year Awards, previously won by Johnny Vegas and Peter Kay.

Sean Styles - After dinner speaker, humorist

Scouser Sean is well known on the corporate and sporting after dinner scene as talented and very, very funny

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Robert Bathurst from Cold Feet played Alex (cartoon investment banker) in a successful run in London’s West End. Now Alex is available for corporate events

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