Entertainers
The right entertainment can transform an event from well run to genuinely memorable. Whether you are planning a gala dinner, awards ceremony, product launch or corporate celebration, live entertainment creates energy, atmosphere and shared moments your guests remember.
If you are looking to hire entertainment for events that leave a lasting impression, our entertainment acts for hire are selected for their professionalism, talent and ability to read a room. From live bands and singers to West End performers, impressionists and bespoke acts, we connect you with entertainment to hire for events of every scale, style and atmosphere.
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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 Former The Only Way is Essex Star, now a television personality and host.
B B: £15k- £25k 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 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.
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.
B B: £15k- £25k 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.
D D: £5k-£10k Popular comedian, actor, and TV panellist, Miles Jupp appeals to audiences young and old as an awards host and after dinner speaker.
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'.
A A: £25k and over Considered one of the most influential producers in the history of popular music, multiple Grammy Award winning musician, composer, arranger, guitarist, Nile Rodgers has produced some of the biggest hits in the careers of Madonna, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Diana Ross and Daft Punk for the global hit, “Get Lucky.”
C C: £10k-£15k Nina Conti is a British actress, comedian and ventriloquist. Her on-stage puppet sidekick is a depressed monkey named Monk.
C C: £10k-£15k Nish Kumar, a critically acclaimed comedian, has sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, earned nominations for Best Show at the 2013 Leicester Comedy Festival and Breakthrough Act at the 2014 Chortle Awards, and has appeared on primetime comedy panel shows.
E E: £2k-£5k Olga Koch does stand-up comedy onstage and creates cathartic performance art in the privacy of her own home. She was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018, Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020, and longlisted for Best Stand Up Show at the National Comedy Awards in 2021.
B B: £15k- £25k 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.
B B: £15k- £25k Oti is a South African talent show judge, presenter, dancer and Latin dance champion. She is best known for being a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing where her bubbly and infectious personality have shone for seven series.
A A: £25k and over 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
E E: £2k-£5k Broadcaster Paddy O'Connell's innovative style has led him into some of the most varied projects on radio and TV.
D D: £5k-£10k Patrick Kielty is an award-winning Northern Irish comedian and broadcaster whose personal experience of the Troubles, combined with decades of presenting prime-time television and critically acclaimed documentaries, gives him rare depth and authenticity.
E E: £2k-£5k Lovable comedian Patrick blends a high energy style with a mixture of charm, cheek and improvisation.
E E: £2k-£5k Paul Morocco and his two ‘amigos’ fire out a unique performance as Olé, the international musical comedy trio.
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Advice & FAQs about Entertainers
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 entertainment speaker. 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.
Entertainment speakers bring energy, humour, and storytelling to the stage - often blending personal experience with behind-the-scenes insights from TV, comedy, music, or the arts. They captivate and connect with their audience, leaving them both entertained and inspired.
Absolutely! Many entertainment speakers are excellent communicators who can link creativity, resilience, and performance to business themes. They can explore topics like personal branding, teamwork, or adapting under pressure, while still keeping the session lively and engaging.
They’re perfect for awards evenings, client dinners, conferences, or any event where you want to lift the energy and engage your audience. They also work brilliantly as hosts or moderators, adding warmth, humour, and a professional polish throughout the programme.
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