Hire a Comedian or Cabaret Performer

Comedy has the power to break the ice, bring people together and create a shared experience your guests will remember. Whether you need a comedian to headline your evening, warm up the room or add energy between sessions, the right act can transform the atmosphere of any event.

If you are looking to hire a comedian who can deliver a polished, professional and genuinely funny performance, our comedians for hire are selected for their ability to read a room, adapt their material and make the right impression with your audience. From stand up comedians and comedy MCs to impressionists and sketch performers, we connect you with acts who are experienced in corporate and private event settings and know how to pitch their set perfectly.

Why Hire a Comedian For Your Event?

Booking a comedian for hire gives your event more than laughs. It creates energy, lifts the mood and provides a shared moment that brings your audience together, whether they are colleagues, clients or guests.

Our comedians cover a wide range of styles, including observational humour, topical comedy, improvisation and audience interaction. Whether you need a headline act or a comedy MC to keep the evening flowing, we work with comedians who understand the difference between a comedy club and a corporate event and perform accordingly.

Hire a Stand Up Comedian

If you are looking to hire a stand up comedian for a corporate event, finding someone who can tailor their material to your audience and occasion is essential. We work with established stand up comedians, circuit headliners and TV comedy performers who bring experience and reliability to every booking. If your event also features a speaker or keynote, you may want to explore our after dinner speakers.

Comedy Speakers for Corporate Events

If you are looking to hire comedy speakers for a corporate setting, it is important to find someone who can deliver consistent laughs while keeping the content appropriate, inclusive and aligned with your event. Our comedians for hire regularly perform at awards dinners, team celebrations, conference socials and client hospitality events. For broader entertainment options, you may also be interested in our entertainers for hire.

Find the Right Comedian for Your Event

At Speakers Corner, we take the time to understand your event, audience and format before recommending the most suitable comedians for hire. Every recommendation is tailored to ensure the right fit and a night of genuine entertainment.

Seen someone who fits, or want help narrowing it down? Tell us about your event, or give us a call, and we will help you hire a comedian who fits your occasion, audience and tone.

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Sarah Keyworth
E   E: £2k-£5k   Sarah Keyworth (she/they) is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer. Since first performing stand-up at university, Sarah has fast become one of UK comedy’s brightest new talents.
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Seann Walsh
C   C: £10k-£15k   Seann Walsh helps organisations create memorable events through his distinctive blend of high-energy observational comedy and refreshingly honest storytelling. Hailed by The Guardian as "the best observational comedian of his generation," this Edinburgh Award nominee has delivered standing ovations across the UK, starred on Live At The Apollo, Tonight at The London Palladium and Netflix's Flinch.
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Shane Richie
B   B: £15k- £25k   From Pontins to the Queen Vic, Shane has never been as popular as Alfie Moon on BBC1's favourite soap, Eastenders.
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Shappi Khorsandi
D   D: £5k-£10k   Shappi Khorsandi is a comedian who is a champion of nurturing diverse talent and who has frequently spoken up on diversity issues in the media, from her own weekly column in the independent to being a regular panellist on BBC Question Time.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Shaun Williamson is the consummate all-rounder. Best known as Barry from Eastenders, the actor, singer, comedian and awards host is highly sought after on the after-dinner circuit.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Award-winning British Asian Muslim stand-up comedian, observational, current and witty, Shazia is one of the best in the business.
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A   A: £25k and over   Comedy kings Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have taken their hit BBC show Shooting Stars into the corporate world!
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A   A: £25k and over   Stand up comedian and former presenter of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Simon Amstell is a genuinely funny guy.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Comedian Simon Brodkin (Aka Lee Nelson) makes an excellent host for any event. Selling out his stand-up tours and taking hit solo shows to Edinburgh Fringe winning over all audiences.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Simon Evans is one of the UKs best loved TV comic faces. Starring in most of the major national showcases, he was instrumental in creating and writing for Dave TV’s Argumental.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Sindhu Vee is an award-winning comedian, writer, and actor whose sharp wit and vibrant stage presence resonate with diverse audiences. A regular on BBC's "Live at the Apollo" (including as host), "QI", and "Mock the Week", she has also starred in Netflix's "Matilda" and toured internationally, including sold-out performances across North America and Europe.
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A   A: £25k and over   One of the UK's best known comedians, actor and presenter, Stephen Fry is a British institution. Former long-term host of quiz show QI, prolific writer and originally part of the comedy duo Laurie and Fry. Golden-globe nominated actor and a social influencer through his prolific writings, Stephen is one of the UK’s best-loved celebrities.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Stephen K Amos is at the forefront of a new band of comedians, side splittingly funny, he's a must for a set after dinner, to present awards or to host an event.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Stephen Mangan is an English comedy and stage actor, best known for his roles in Green Wing, I'm Alan Partridge, and Episodes. Stephen makes an ideal choice as host for any event.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Presenter of Catchphrase, Britain's Got More Talent, and many more, Stephen is one of the UK's most popular tv hosts.
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POA   POA: Contact Us   Award winning comedian, Steve is famous for his character creations, Alan Partridge, Paul Calf and Tony Ferrino.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Comedian, writer and presenter, Sue Perkins is one half of comedy duo Mel and Sue.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Sukh Ojla is a comedian, actor and writer, who has featured on BBC2’s Big Asian Stand Up Show and is a regular on the corporate entertainment circuit.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Susan Calman combines sharp wit with genuine insight into mental health and finding joy in everyday life. A former corporate lawyer turned award-winning comedian, she's a familiar face across BBC television and radio, from QI and Have I Got News for You to her own travel series Cruising with Susan Calman, and regularly tours sell-out shows nationwide.
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