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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D   D: £5k-£10k   Deborah Frances-White is an award-winning comedian, writer, and activist whose podcast The Guilty Feminist has reached over 200 million downloads worldwide, and whose book Six Conversations 'We're Scared to Have' offers essential guidance for nuanced dialogue in polarised times.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Dick and Dom – awards hosts and TV presenters, present on CBBC where their humour and anarchy spans all genres - factual, entertainment and comedy.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   An after-dinner and conference speaker, Dominic Frisby mixes the two unlikely worlds of comedy and finance. Bringing a unique edge to the speaking circuit, Dominic is both hilariously funny and incredibly erudite.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Professional comedian, journalist, blogger and awards host, Dominic Holland is one of the most popular corporate acts on the after-dinner circuit, and a star of British TV.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Ed Byrne is one of the UK's finest observational comedians, recognised for his sharp wit and natural stage presence through appearances on Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, QI and hosting Live at the Apollo.
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A   A: £25k and over   British stand-up comedian, best known for co-presenting the Peacock and Gamble Podcast. Ed Gamble started his comedy career performing with the Durham Revue, and was a finalist in the 2007 Chortle Student Comedy Awards.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Recognised as one of the most globally celebrated stand up personalities, British-Congolese Eddie Kadi continues to dominate the world of comedy.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Following impressive performances and wowing audiences at the Latitude, V and Reading festivals and being nominated for Best Debut at the Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2015, Elliot Steel is a must-see comic name to watch out for.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Ember are a new-age, contemporary string trio performing their own unique arrangements of contemporary pop songs
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Emma was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 29 and is now a resilient advocate and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of tech start-up More Human, recognised for her impactful campaigns, award-winning fundraising, and a ground-breaking role in BBC2’s ‘The Big Life Fix,’ showcasing the transformative power of technology.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Undeniably charming with impeccable comic timing, Eshaan Akbar is the perfect choice to host awards ceremonies and present live events.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Flux is a breathtaking spectacle of choreographed colour where highly technical juggling is fused with dance and cutting edge technology.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Taskmaster fan-favourite Fern Brady is one of the UK's hottest comedy stars. She is known for being unique and completely fearless, her caustic wit, exceptional writing and electric stagecraft.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   The youngest ever winner of 'So You Think You're Funny' 2019 and an internet sensation, Finlay Christie is following in the footsteps of Peter Kay and Lee Mack.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Musical. Comedy Duo. Sisters. Flo & Joan are that 'something different' you didn't know you needed...
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Francesca Martinez - stand-up comedian and actress - and UK’s Motivator of the year award nominee. Winner of the 2011 Fringe Media Network Award.
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A   A: £25k and over   Comedian, chat show host, and radio presenter Frank Skinner is also a former Perrier Award Winner at the Edinburgh Festival.
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A   A: £25k and over   Frankie has propelled himself into the premier league with a host of brilliant performances, both on stage and screen.
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