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Hire Comedians & Comedy Acts Across the UK

Looking for a comedian who will suit your audience as well as your event? Garston Entertainments offers stand-up comedians, after-dinner speakers, comperes, impressionists, musical comedy acts, ventriloquists and familiar TV names for events across the UK.

Browse the profiles on this page for performance details, videos and reviews where available. Tell us about your guests, venue and preferred style of humour, and our team can recommend suitable performers and check availability.

Find the Right Comedy Act for Your Event

• Stand-up and after-dinner comedy: Jack Ryan offers comedy sets for corporate dinners and private functions, while Mick Miller is a well-known TV comedian with theatre and event experience.
• Comedian and compere: Dominic Woodward can provide stand-up comedy and compere services for events that need someone to keep the programme moving.
• Impressionists: Paul Burling and Bobby Davro bring comic impressions to the stage.
• Musical and vocal comedy: Siobhan Phillips combines original comedy songs, vocals and piano, while Wallace & Jones blend comedy with live singing.
• Ventriloquism and variety: The Steve Hewlett Show offers a comedy ventriloquist performance for theatres, functions and comedy nights.
• Comedy tribute: Lee Lard performs a Peter Kay inspired comedy tribute show.

Each act has a different style, format and audience fit. We can help you choose between a short comedy spot, an after-dinner performance, a full show or a compere for the whole event.

Comedy for Corporate Events, Awards and Private Parties

A comedian can provide a featured moment at a corporate dinner, awards ceremony, conference evening, sporting dinner, charity fundraiser, Christmas party or product celebration. Comedy also works for theatre and cabaret programmes, hotels, holiday parks, clubs, private parties and selected weddings.

For a formal dinner, the right after-dinner speaker should understand the room and fit the running order. A compere can introduce speakers and awards, connect the different parts of the evening and keep guests engaged. For a theatre or comedy night, a longer stand-up or variety show may be a better fit.

If you are planning a wider programme, explore our corporate entertainment and celebrity and star-name artistes.

Match the Comedy to Your Audience

Comedy is personal, so it helps to agree the tone before you book. Tell us whether the audience is corporate, family, mixed-age or adults-only, and whether you prefer observational humour, impressions, musical comedy, audience interaction or a particular comedian's established style. Mention any restrictions on language or subject matter at the enquiry stage so we can check what the performer can accommodate.

Guest numbers, seating, meal timings and other speeches also affect how a comedy set will work. A room where guests can see and hear the act clearly gives the performance its best chance to land.

Performance Length and Technical Requirements

Performance lengths vary by artiste. Examples on this page include 30-minute sets, 50-minute after-dinner spots and hour-long shows. A compere may instead make several appearances throughout an awards night or conference. We will confirm the proposed running time, content brief and any interval before you book.

Most staged comedy requires a suitable microphone, clear sound and a visible performance area. PA, lighting and other technical arrangements depend on the act and venue; our team can confirm whether the artiste brings equipment or uses your venue's production.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Comedian?

Comedy fees depend on the performer, event date, location, appearance length and any travel or production requirements. A well-known TV name and a working event comedian will usually have different booking fees. Share your date, venue, audience size, preferred act or style and approximate budget for an accurate quotation.

Why Book Through Garston Entertainments?

Garston Entertainments has arranged live entertainment since 1978. We are long-standing members of The Entertainment Agents' Association (TEAA) and adhere to its Code of Conduct, which sets standards for professional conduct, fair dealing and written booking arrangements.

Our booking team can help you compare performers, check whether their material and format suit your event, and confirm availability, technical details and terms. Bookings are supported by a secure contract and assistance from our team before the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hire a comedian for a corporate event or awards dinner?

Yes. Garston Entertainments can recommend stand-up comedians, after-dinner speakers and comedy comperes for corporate dinners, conferences, awards nights and company celebrations. Tell us about your audience and running order so we can suggest a suitable format.

Can the comedian keep the material suitable for our guests?

Discuss your preferred tone, age range and any language or subject restrictions with us before booking. Material and flexibility differ between performers, so we will check which acts can meet your brief rather than assume every comedian offers the same style.

How long does a comedy act perform?

It depends on the artiste and booking. Featured profiles offer formats including a 30-minute comedy set, a 50-minute spot or a 60-minute show. Comperes can have a different schedule with multiple introductions and appearances.

Can I book a famous comedian or TV personality?

Yes. This category features recognised names alongside professional stand-up performers and specialist comedy acts. Availability, fee and the type of appearance must be confirmed for the individual artiste.

Do we need to provide a microphone and sound system?

Comedy generally needs clear amplification and good sightlines, especially for larger rooms. Whether a microphone, PA and lighting are supplied by the venue, performer or production provider will be confirmed for your booking.

Do you supply comedians throughout the UK?

Many of our comedians accept bookings across the UK. Availability and travel costs vary by performer, date and venue location.

Enquire About a Comedian or Comedy Act

Browse the comedians above or contact Garston Entertainments with your event date, venue, audience details, running order and preferred style of comedy. We will help you find an act that fits the occasion and provide a tailored quote.