Comedy & Cabaret
Speakers Corner has a huge array of stand up comedians, comediennes, impressionists, cabaret and musical acts available for live events. For more information on comedy and cabaret acts or details for booking a comedy or cabaret act for your next event, please contact us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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Abandoman
Few acts on the comedy circuit attracted such attention and acclaim as Abandoman did on their first run at the Edinburgh Fringe.
£2.5 - £5K -
Akala
What do hip-hop and Shakespeare have in common? A lot, according to innovative rapper Akala - Founder of The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company (THSC).
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Paul Morocco & Olé
Paul Morocco and his two ‘amigos’ fire out a unique performance as Olé, the international musical comedy trio.
£2.5 - £5K -
Chris Addison
Star of BBC2's 'The Thick of It', comedian Chris Addison is renowned for his versatility, energetic stand up routines and faultless delivery.
£15K & Over -
Alex (Robert Bathurst)
Robert Bathurst from Cold Feet plays Alex - a cartoon investment banker - in a world tour. Alex is now available for corporate events.
£5 - £10K -
Stephen K Amos
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.
£10 - £15K -
Simon Amstell
Stand up comedian and presenter of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Simon Amstell is a genuinely funny guy.
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Clive Anderson
Recognised as one of the UK’s cleverest and funniest TV and print satirists and authors, Clive Anderson is a former barrister and an award-winning comedian.
£10 - £15K -
Alexander Armstrong
Talented entertainer Alexander Armstrong has spent his successful career creating laughs and presenting primetime TV on British screens.
£10 - £15K -
Bennett Arron
The only Jewish/Welsh comedian on the circuit, Bennett's humour is a cross between the paranoid angst of Max Boyce and the colloquial humour of Woody Allen.
£2.5 - £5K -
Bill Bailey
The comedy genius that is Bill Bailey combines surrealism and humour with music to ensure an event to remember.
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Alistair Barrie
Comedian, Actor & MC, Alistair Barrie is superb and great value for any event.
£2.5 - £5K -
Chris Barrie
Mr Gordon Brittas in The Brittas Empire, Arnie Rimmer in Red Dwarf, Chris is a fantastic awards host and after dinner speaker.
£5 - £10K -
John Bishop
John Bishop is a fabulous awards host and stand-up comedian, he brings his unique brand of deadpan humour to the madness of modern life.
£15K & Over -
Joe Bor
From warm-up to stand-up, Joe's job was to get the 600-strong audience for The Graham Norton Show into a responsive mood.
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Frankie Boyle
Frankie has propelled himself into the premier league with a host of brilliant performances, both on stage and screen.
£15K & Over -
Jo Brand
A firebrand of a comedienne, Jo continues to be at the cutting age of comedy.
£10 - £15K -
Gyles Brandreth
MP, scrabble champion, author, cabaret artist and world record holder of the world's longest after dinner speech, Gyles delights and entertains on any occasion.
£5 - £10K -
Rory Bremner
Widely regarded as one of the great political impressionists, Rory Bremner continues to be in great demand for corporate cabaret and awards ceremonies.
£10 - £15K -
Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Brigstocke, one of the UK’s favourite writers and live comedy performers, is as confident, hilarious and mesmerising on stage as he is on screen.
£5 - £10K -
Rob Brydon
Comedian and actor, Rob Brydon is an excellent choice for an after dinner set, host the awards or present the evening to ensure an unforgetable event
£15K & Over -
Ed Byrne
As an observational stand up Ed Byrne is unrivalled, a fantastic stand up and top notch awards host.
£5 - £10K -
Alan Carr
One of the UK's hottest in comedy and star of his own show Alan Carr: Chatty Man.
£15K & Over -
Jimmy Carr
One of the most original and distinctive comedians in the UK today. Jimmy is regularly seen on numerous television shows
£15K & Over -
Julian Clary
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
£10 - £15K -
Alun Cochrane
A master of random musings, award-winning comedian Alun Cochrane creates bountiful laughs as an after dinner speaker with his deadpan wit and storytelling expertise.
£5 - £10K -
Kevin Connelly
Impressionist and comedian, Kevin is best known as one of the stars in BBC2s Dead Ringers
£2.5 - £5K -
Nina Conti
Nina Conti is a British actress, comedian and ventriloquist. Her on-stage puppet sidekick is a depressed monkey named Monk.
£5 - £10K -
Steve Coogan
Award winning comedian, Steve is famous for his character creations, Alan Partridge, Paul Calf and Tony Ferrino.
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James Corden
James is an English BAFTA-winning actor, writer and producer. He co-created and starred in the BBC Three comedy Gavin and Stacey.
£15K & Over -
Hal Cruttenden
Stand-up comedian, host of Live at the Apollo, and Radio 4 star, Hal Cruttenden has won rave reviews almost everywhere he has performed.
£5 - £10K -
Jon Culshaw
One of the UK's best young impressionists and star of the hit TV series 'Dead Ringers'.
£10 - £15K -
Zubin Damania
Entrepreneur, doctor and rapper ‘ZDoggMD’ Zubin Damania wants to shake up healthcare with ideas as bold and personable as his satirical videos.
£15K & Over -
Alan Davies
Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies is a well established stand up comedian as well as one of Britain’s best loved and most recognisable TV personas.
£15K & Over -
Greg Davies
Award-winning comedians, Greg Davies, one third of the brilliant sketch act 'We Are Klang' is available for after dinner corporate entertainment
£15K & Over -
Bobby Davro
The ever versatile Bobby Davro is an ideal comedy act for any corporate gig. Versatility is the key to Bobby’s longevity.
£5 - £10K -
Jack Dee
Since The Jack Dee Show hit our small screens in the 90s, Jack Dee has become a household name.
£15K & Over -
Rob Deering
Award-winning guitar-playing comedian Rob Deering has cemented his reputation as one of the country’s finest stand up acts.
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Hugh Dennis
Hugh Dennis star of Mock the Week began his performing career in 1985, as one half of double act "Punt and Dennis."
£10 - £15K -
Dick and Dom
Dick and Dom – awards hosts and TV presenters, present on CBBC where their humour and anarchy spans all genres - factual, entertainment and comedy.
£5 - £10K -
Diversity
Diversity, Britain's Got Talent winners, comprise incredible talent and display world class choreography.
£15K & Over -
Omid Djalili
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.
£15K & Over -
Mark Dolan
Best known as the host of Channel 4's Balls of Steel, Mark Dolan is in huge demand as a comedian and a presenter.
£5 - £10K -
Jenny Eclair
Comedian and awards host Jenny Eclair has been a stand-up comic forever, and was the first woman to win the coveted Perrier Award.
£5 - £10K -
Simon Evans
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.
£5 - £10K -
Tim Fitzhigham
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.
£2.5 - £5K -
Rhod Gilbert
The brilliant Welsh comedian, Rhod Gilbert, is a favourite on the corporate scene and ensures any event has that extra bit of magic.
£15K & Over -
Dave Gorman
The inventor of Docucomedy, Dave Gorman doesn't just talk comedy or write comedy - he lives comedy
£15K & Over -
Ivo Graham
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Rich Hall
Rich Hall is a comic genius and a professional and desirable stand-up comedian.
£10 - £15K -
Jeremy Hardy
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.
£5 - £10K -
Tony Hawks
Tony Hawks dry wit and ability to improvise makes him an ideal choice of host at award ceremonies.
£5 - £10K -
Lenny Henry
Sir Lenny Henry OBE is the founder of Comic Relief and a British comedy icon.
£15K & Over -
Rainer Hersch
Rainer Hersch is a comedian and musician who has performed on every major comedy stage in Britain and abroad.
£2.5 - £5K -
Dominic Holland
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.
£5 - £10K -
Alex Horne
Award winning comedian and star and co-creator of BBC Four’s We Need Answers, Alex Horne is a thoughtful and original stand-up, writer and solo performer.
£2.5 - £5K -
Russell Howard
One of the hottest properties on the comedy circuit, Russell Howard is a wanted man for corporate comedy sets or awards hosting.
£15K & Over -
Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci is a comedian, writer, director, performer, radio producer and Oscar nominee. A great after dinner speaker and awards host.
£10 - £15K -
Ian Irving
Brilliant comedian, after dinner humorist, awards presenter, games host and compere.
< £2.5k -
Aaron James
A winning formula of celebrity impressions & hilarious comedy for any corporate event - Johnny Vaughan famously said "... the best Chris Eubank ever!"
< £2.5k -
Miles Jupp
Popular comedian, actor, and TV panellist, Miles Jupp appeals to audiences young and old as an awards host and after dinner speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Peter Kay
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.
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Patrick Kielty
Belfast comedian Paddy Kielty earned acclaim in 1995 with his Patrick Kielty Tonight Show & has gone on to host Fame Academy & Celebrity Love Island.
£5 - £10K -
Sally Lindsay
Glamorous Sally Lindsay played Coronation Street's barmaid Shelley. Her engaging personality is always a hit at awards events and personal appearances.
£2.5 - £5K -
Sean Lock
8 Out of 10 Cat's team captain, Sean Lock is one of the UK's favourite comedians.
£10 - £15K -
Matt Lucas
Star of the smash hit comedy 'Little Britain', Matt Lucas is one of the UK's foremost comedians.
£15K & Over -
Jason Manford
Award winning comedian and former host of the One Show, Jason is well known for his observational comedy.
£15K & Over -
Stephen Mangan
Stephen Mangan is an English comedy and stage actor, best known for his roles as Guy Secretan in the television series Green Wing and Dan Moody in I'm Alan Partridge.
£10 - £15K -
Francesca Martinez
Francesca Martinez - stand-up comedian and actress - and UK’s Motivator of the year award nominee. Winner of the 2011 Fringe Media Network Award.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jimmy McGhie
Jimmy McGhie is one of the comedy circuit's most popular rising stars.
£2.5 - £5K -
Alistair McGowan
Alistair McGowan is probably best known to British audiences for The Big Impression - he has won numerous awards, including a BAFTA.
£10 - £15K -
Rory McGrath
Comedian Rory McGrath is a highly experienced presenter and comedy writer, appearing on programmes such as They Think It's All Over and Three Men in A Boat.
£10 - £15K -
Paddy McGuinness
Paddy McGuinness rose to fame as Paddy in Phoenix Nights, fantastic for after dinner stand up or awards ceremonies, Paddy is an iconic comedy creation
£15K & Over -
Michael McIntyre
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.
£15K & Over -
Tim Minchin
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
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Shazia Mirza
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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David Mitchell
Actor, stand-up comic and star of award-winning Peep Show, David Mitchell is one of the UK's foremost comedians.
£15K & Over -
Patrick Monahan
Lovable comedian Patrick blends a high energy style with a mixture of charm, cheek and improvisation.
£2.5 - £5K -
Ian Moore
Chic, mod and uproarious – Ian Moore is a star on the corporate comedy circuit and a regular headliner at London's famous Comedy Store.
< £2.5k -
Neil Mullarkey
Neil Mullarkey aka L-Vo, the alternative motivational guru, entertains, motivates, inspires and delights in 'Don't Be Needy Be Succeedy'.
£5 - £10K -
Al Murray
Oxford educated comedian Al Murray won the 1999 Perrier Award for his show based around his character 'the Pub Landlord'.
£15K & Over -
Steve Nallon
Steve Nallon is recognized as being one of Britain's leading impressionists and he is the perfect choice to deliver an after dinner speech or present awards, bringing a host of characters to the event.
< £2.5k -
Dara O'Briain
A big man with a big personality, who exudes warmth and spontaneous good humour, Dara is a delight to be entertained by.
£15K & Over -
Tom O'Connor
One of the most popular TV faces of the 70s and 80s, Tom O’Connor is a British entertainment legend.
£2.5 - £5K -
Andi Osho
Comedy writer, stand-up star and hot new talent on the corporate circuit, Andi Osho is a fresh and exciting awards host and after dinner performer.
£2.5 - £5K -
Paul O’Grady
Host of his own show Paul O’Grady moved into the world of entertainment via his alter ego Lily Savage
£15K & Over -
Sally Phillips
Tilly in Miranda, and Smack the Pony writer, Sally Phillips has been listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.
£5 - £10K -
David Schneider
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Shooting Stars
Comedy kings Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have taken their hit BBC show Shooting Stars into the corporate world!
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Hardeep Singh Kohli
Hardeep Singh Kohli is in demand as an after dinner speaker and awards host and has recently branched out into business and motivational speaking.
£2.5 - £5K -
Frank Skinner
Comedian, chat show host, and radio presenter Frank Skinner is also a former Perrier Award Winner at the Edinburgh Festival.
£15K & Over -
Ian Stone
A natural comedian on stage, TV and radio, Ian Stone gleefully invites audiences to laugh at the world as seen through his eyes.
£2.5 - £5K -
Stringfever
Stringfever have been described as The Reduced Shakespeare Company of The Classical World - a string quartet providing a unique experience.
£2.5 - £5K -
Sean Styles
Scouser Sean is well known on the corporate and sporting after dinner scene as talented and very, very funny.
< £2.5k -
Meera Syal
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.
£5 - £10K -
Jim Tavare
Stand-up comedian and Harry Potter actor, Jim Tavare is instantly recognisable from the BAFTA winning The Sketch Show on ITV1.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tenors Incognito
Masquarading as guests, waiters or security guards, Tenors Incognito will wow the audience culminating in a stunning musical finale a la 'The Three Tenors'
£2.5 - £5K -
Sandi Toksvig
Comedian, writer and presenter, Sandi Toksvig also presents awards and delivers entertaining after dinner speeches.
£5 - £10K -
Chris Turner
Gifted comedian Chris Turner rolls out quotable gags and improvised raps at rapid speed, fashioning rhymes around whatever’s on audiences’ minds, from corporates to festivals.
< £2.5k -
Tim Vine
Award winning Tim Vine is a talented comedian. The man who can deliver 10 jokes a minute is in great demand for corporate events.
£5 - £10K -
Danny Wallace
Author, TV host and presenter, Danny Wallace is a witty and interesting after dinner speaker and awards presenter.
£5 - £10K -
David Walliams
David Walliams is best known for Little Britain, he has also gained enormous fame for his fantastic sporting achievements in aid of the charity, Sport Relief.
£15K & Over -
Adrian Walsh
Comedian and After Dinner Humorist, Adrian is known as "the Giant of Corporate Comedians" and has over 300 TV and radio credits to his name.
£2.5 - £5K -
Holly Walsh
Holly Walsh is a comedy performer and writer. Her lateral-thinking gags and offbeat stage presence combine to form a unique and intensely funny act.
< £2.5k -
Mark Watson
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.
£5 - £10K -
Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax is an accomplished comedian and TV presenter. Her ability to cultivate mutual appreciation and rapport means she is ideally placed to help leaders motivate, inspire and improve communication.
£10 - £15K -
Robert Webb
Robert Webb is an awards host, facilitator and stand-up comedian who forms half of the enormously successful comedy duo Mitchell and Webb, of Peep Show fame.
£10 - £15K -
Henning Wehn
Not known for their sense of humour, not many German comedians break the mould and conquer the UK scene – except for Henning Wehn.
£2.5 - £5K -
Josh Widdicombe
Former Guardian sports reporter Josh Widdicombe is one of the hottest comedians on the circuit. He has written for 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock The Week and Michael McIntyre.
£5 - £10K -
Shaun Williamson
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.
£2.5 - £5K -
Rod Woodward
As one of the fastest rising comics in the UK, Rod is incredibly versatile with exceptional delivery and material, attracting the praise of some of the business' most respected names and critics.
£2.5 - £5K -
Mike Wozniak
Nominated for the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2013, and star of Channel 4’s ‘Man Down’, Mike Wozniak’s hilarious ‘Take The Hit’ took The Soho Theatre in London by storm.
< £2.5k -
Alex Zane
Former presenter of Popworld, Rude Tube, and stand up comedian, Alex Zane is a scintillating awards host and presenter.
£10 - £15K -
Paul Zenon
Magician, trickster and comedian, Paul is one of the most sought after comedians and awards presenters for corporate events
£2.5 - £5K -
Paul Zerdin
America's Got Talent 2015 winner Paul has had a meteoric showbusiness rise since the Big, Big, Talent Show win. Paul, together with his puppet Sam, is a sure success on the corporate scene.
£2.5 - £5K
