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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



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.

Dave Gorman - comedian & awards host

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

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

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

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

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

Ed Byrne - Comedian and awards host

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

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

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

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.

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

Matt Lucas - Comedian and personal appearances

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

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

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

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 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

Victoria Wood - Comedian

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

Bill Bailey - Comedian and awards host

The comedy genius that is Bill Bailey combines surrealism and humour with music to ensure an event to remember

Jon Culshaw - Comedian and awards host

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

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.

Steve Coogan - Comedian and awards host

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

Rob Brydon - Comedian and awards host

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

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

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'

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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'

Shazia Mirza - Comedian and awards host

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

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

Kevin Connelly - Comedian and cabaret act

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

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

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.

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

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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."

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

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

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.

Bradley Walsh - Comedian and personal appearances

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

Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, comedian and awards host

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

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

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

Alistair Barrie - comedian, after dinner speaker, MC

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

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.

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

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

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

Paul Zerdin - Comedian and cabaret act

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

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

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

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

Jo Brand - Comedian, celebrity

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

Bobby Davro -  Comedian and cabaret act

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

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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

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

One of the UKs best loved and funniest television presenters

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

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

Simon Amstell - Comedian and awards host

Stand up comedian and presenter of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Simon Amstell is a genuinely funny guy

Phill Jupitus - Comedian and awards host

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

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