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.
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C C: £10k-£15k Marcus Brigstocke is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer and actor. He has become a household name through his regular appearances on Have I Got News For You, QI, and Would I Lie to You. Marcus has served at BBC Radio 4 as a creative home for programmes including The Now Show and his critically acclaimed radio drama The Red, which won Best Single Drama at the BBC Audio Drama Awards.
D D: £5k-£10k Best known as the host of Channel 4's Balls of Steel, Mark Dolan is in huge demand as a comedian and a presenter.
E E: £2k-£5k 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.
D D: £5k-£10k A former political adviser, and comedy writer, Matt is now one of the UK's most in demand satirical comedians.
A A: £25k and over Famed for one of the nation’s favourite comedy series of our time, Little Britain, Matt Lucas has gone on to be one of Britain’s best-loved comedy writers and actors. Star of Doctor Who, Come Fly With Me and Alice in Wonderland, Matt is a highly talented character actor, hilarious awards host and the co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off.
C C: £10k-£15k
E E: £2k-£5k Matt Richardson is an award-winning comedian and presenter, celebrated for his dynamic performances on UK stages, TV, and Virgin Radio’s "Drivetime Show".
B B: £15k- £25k Writer, actress and comedian Meera Syal has a gift for combining humour and professionalism, making her an ideal after dinner speaker and awards host for corporate events.
B B: £15k- £25k
E E: £2k-£5k Michael Akadiri is a junior doctor and fast rising, multi-award winning comedian, who has performed at top venues around the country to rave reviews.
A A: £25k and over 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.
A A: £25k and over After a brilliantly observed Edinburgh show about his progression from working-class Herbert to middle-class ponce, Mickey Flanagan has gone from strength on the comedy scene.
C C: £10k-£15k Popular comedian, actor, and TV panellist, Miles Jupp appeals to audiences young and old as an awards host and after dinner speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k
D D: £5k-£10k
B B: £15k- £25k Mo Gilligan, recently named “The Funniest Man in Britain” by The Times, is one of the UK’s biggest breakout stars. Mo, with an online reach running into the millions, sold over 50,000 tickets including a two-week West End residency during his debut stand up tour ‘Coupla Cans’.
A A: £25k and over Munya Chawawa is a British-Zimbabwean satirist, best known for his hilarious social media sketches (1.3m followers) and regular appearances on primetime television shows such as The Last Leg (Channel 4), Bamous (BBC One), Don't Hate the Players (ITV2) and Dating No Filter (Sky One).
E E: £2k-£5k Regarded as one of the best young comics in the UK, Nathan Caton’s charismatic and laidback stand up style wows audiences up and down the country.
E E: £2k-£5k Australian comedian and TV and radio personality Nazeem Hussain delivers his acid wit with a sweet smile.
D D: £5k-£10k Neil Mullarkey aka L-Vo, the alternative motivational guru, entertains, motivates, inspires and delights in 'Don't Be Needy Be Succeedy'.
E E: £2k-£5k
C C: £10k-£15k Nina Conti is a British actress, comedian and ventriloquist. Her on-stage puppet sidekick is a depressed monkey named Monk.
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Advice & FAQs about Hire a Comedian or Cabaret Performer
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect comedian. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Expect laughter, energy and a room buzzing with good vibes. Our comedians will effortlessly build rapport, bring people together and make even the most formal events feel light-hearted and fun. They’ll keep things sharp, fresh and always on the right side of the line.
Absolutely. Our comedians are corporate pros who know exactly how to tailor their material. They’ll keep it relevant, appropriate and genuinely funny - blending universal humour with moments that feel unique to your audience or company.
Comedians work brilliantly at awards ceremonies, gala dinners, client evenings and conferences where you want to break up the day with laughter. They help guests relax, engage and connect, creating an atmosphere that people remember long after the event ends.
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