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Rod Woodward
Rod Woodward is one of the most versatile comedians, and is equally at home with professional, round-table, sports and business audiences, as he is in a cabaret environment, a theatre, a comedy club or even a students' union.
Traditional & Alternative Comedy Mix
Critics rave about Rod Woodward, from Cardiff. The judges, stars, audiences and newspapers alike love this young and fast-rising comedian. Winner of the ‘Encore Comedian of The Year’, Rod completed the 110-night sell-out Dark Side Tour of the UK and Ireland with Patrick McGuinness of Phoenix Nights and Road To Nowhere.
He puts his rave reviews down to his act which is a mixture of traditional comedy, alternative and the down right zany – a style that appeals right across the board.
“The comics that are making the big waves in Britain at the moment are the ones who are bridging the gap between alternative and traditional comedy. I tend not tell too many jokes; it is mainly observations – whimsical stuff with a touch of the surreal. I have great respect for comedians like Billy Connolly, Frank Skinner, and Ben Elton and I am carrying on that tradition.”
His exceptional delivery and material have attracted the praise of some of the business' most respected names and critics. Tipped for great things, Rod prides himself on the original and topical content of his performances. Rod's professionalism goes before him - literally. He always tries to be a step ahead by planning each individual performance to suit the occasion, therefore bringing a unique personal touch to his speeches.
Televison & Radio
Rod has written and performed in his own Radio Wales Comedy series, "Doing It For A Laugh" - 3Series. He has also written and presented the ten-part series, "A Bit Off The Fringe" for BBC2 Wales. He also appeared as the subject of the BBC documentary, "Am I Talking To You", which followed Rod on his journey to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He wrote and performed his own one man show for a 25-night run at The Pleasance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, for which he earned the following reviews.
The Crits...
"Based on written feedback, Rod Woodward was the best entertainer of all our 24 conferences. The average score from 200 delegates was an incredible 4.95 out of a maximum of 5! Words like brilliant, fantastic, incredible were commonplace on the feedback."
CCTV User Group
“A brilliant young comic with great style and repose”
Barry Cryer
“Award winning comedian Rod Woodward did not put a foot wrong. His carefully delivered material was highlighted by perfect timing”
Barry Balmayne
“Headliner for the evening was the bright, upcoming star Rod Woodward recently won the Encore Entertainer of the Year award. His is fresh outstanding material, absurdly plausible and outrageously provocative”
Encore Magazine
“Rod Woodward, a superb comedian, had everyone laughing with a string of gags that were as fresh as the morning papers”
The Stage
“A confident Rod Woodward had obviously done his homework, bringing in several topical points regarding the conference into an excellent comedy spot”
Encore Magazine
