Comedians

Mike Lancaster
One of the busiest performers in this often precarious industry called 'show business'. Mike is vastly experienced in all the differing facets of performance, from intimate cabaret rooms to playing in front of over 10.000 people on 'Shirley Bassey's UK Arena Tour.

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Brian Sharpe
Brian Sharpe has been a comedian for over ten years, working in almost any environment from pubs and clubs, up to more recently, theatres and hotels. A fairly laid back approach, he is noted for his quick fire wit wherever necessary, and is suited to any situation put in front of him. He has acquired the ability to make people laugh without the need to use bad language, coupled with his ability to destroy hecklers and hit the staggiest of audiences - hard!

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Gary Skyner
Gary Skyner has undoubtedly become one of the UK's most talked about comedians, and he has enjoyed a huge amount of success along the way with numerous prime time television and radio slots, including Granada's "New Comedians", Jonathan Ross, Big Big Talent Show, Kilroy, The James Whale show to name but a few.

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Johnny Casson
If you need a master of his craft, Then Johnny Casson will give your event a night to remember. Johnny regularly appears on television shows like: The Paul O'Grady Show, Des O'Connor, Bruce Forsyth, including his own half hour show on Sky T.V.

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Frankie Allen
As seen Granada TV's hit show ‘The Comedians’. A very funny entertainer guaranteed to give you a night filled with infectious laughter. Can tailor his show to suite any format required ranging from a totally clean show to a tongue in cheek style.

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The Harper Brothers
Rob & Darren - The Harper Brothers are as the name suggests two brothers who are building one hell of a reputation in the world of show business. The lads have always been involved in entertainment. They virtually grew up in theatres and were fed comedy & music from a very tender age (They’re father is Bobby Ball of Cannon & Ball fame) so it was inevitable that the lads would soon be treading the boards.

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Austin Knight
Top laughter manufacturer from Manchester with the ability to work either super clean or cheeky, depending on what the audience requires. A very versatile and accomplished performer, with twenty years experience on stage and DSS. Benefits a speciality.

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Martin Gold
Martin has fine-tuned his act from pure stand up comedian to the After Dinner market, able to deliver his speech without a trace of smut or foul language. He can also tailor his act to suit the particular client if needed and has also presented a host of corporate videos and is a popular choice for TV warm up work when required. Martin Gold’s professional career started as a stand up comedy impressionist where he quickly progressed into stand up comedy.

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Jamie Sutherland
One of the freshest, original acts to emerge in the last few years, Jamie has truly established himself on the comedy circuit, and is now very much in demand all over the UK. A very original act, who will keep you amused with gags, tales, and stories. Liverpool born Jamie, is a modern act, with many observational topics, and up to date material, and don’t worry if you prefer a good old style gag, he has plenty of them as well.

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Steve Royle
Steve Royle is an actor, writer, comedian, juggler, and most recently a regular presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire. Steve has been a Special Guest on Dave Spikey’s 'Living The Dream Tour'. Steve is a regular television warm-up for programmes including Question Of Sport, Stars In Their Eyes, Junior Mastermind, Bullseye and The Price is Right. Steve was the first person ever to perform an audience warm-up for the Royal Variety Show.

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Max Pressure
A young Yorkshire comedian who has been in the business since he was sixteen. Max is building a great reputation with his cheeky quickfire humour and visually exciting style. On December 20th 1998 Max received the Midlands comedian of the year award and stared in the last series of 'The comedians' for Granada TV.

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Denny Waters
Denny is one of the finest comedy entertainers Liverpool has produced for many years. Whatever the occasion - Corporate, Sportsmen's Evenings, Round Table, Rotary, Masonic, etc - Denny will contribute greatly towards a successful and enjoyable night.

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Leslie Gibson
Leslie Gibson is a comedy impressionist who has worked all over the UK and Europe for over 15 years. At present he established on the after dinner circuit and corporate market. He has over 100 different voices ranging from top sports personalities.

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Mike Osman
With Mike's amazing range of impressions, you never know who is going to be on the celebrity guest list - Bruce Forsyth, Prince Charles and the Trotter Brothers, Lawrie McMenemy, Michael Parkinson, Trevor McDonald, Jeremy Paxman, Des Lynam and Chris Tarrant. His first big break came when he was chosen to appear in ITV's impressionists series Copy Cats before going on to a successful career as an after-dinner speaker.

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Ivan Brackenbury
Hilariously full Ivan does a fantastic cheesy hospital radio DJ routine that will have you in stitches, just click on the link to see just a small clip of it.

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Sol Bernstein
Sol Bernstein is billed as "the oldest Jewish comedian on the circuit" and is a laugh a minute, delivering his lines with typical humour. Real name "Steve" returns from a rewarding Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He continues to be busy as “Sol Bernstein” graces the stage of a variety of venues.

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Dom Woodward
From Oldham, Dominic has quickly risen to a regular performer on the professional circuit. Dom’s confident and cheeky persona charms the audience as he paints images of the quirky people he meets.
He has performed live on BBC 2 and ITV and regularly formed part of The Comedy Store’s topical show in both Manchester and Leeds.

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Mick Miller
Comedy has evolved over the years and so has Mick Miller. He got his big break on ITV’s “New Faces” which was the premier talent show of its day. He became a household name when he was a regular on ITV’s “The Comedians” and has continued to work solidly ever since. Nowadays, he is equally at home entertaining on board cruise ships, performing at Corporate Functions, Theatres, Cabaret Clubs and the new style Comedy Clubs. He also co-stars with Johnny Vegas in the cult BBC comedy show, “IDEAL”.

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Frank Carson
One of the most popular stars in the comedy world, zany Irish comic, Frank Carson, has been a favourite in Britain since his appearances on The Good Old Days and Opportunity Knocks.

Jimmy Cricket
Great Irish family comedian. Jimmy belongs to the rare pedigree of innovative comics who can be the "Court Jester" at the London Palladium, the "Principle" on off-shore cruise holidays the trusted sell out "Headliner" at your local social club and a stadium entertainer.

Billy Flywheel
Billy is, and offers something different. Bordering slightly on the Speciality/Novelty side of comedy, his act is hugely popular, very entertaining, and hilariously funny. Billy Flywheel is a comedy talent definitely not to be missed!

Charlie Hale
"Hale makes an impression" THE STAGE "Charlie Hale made one of the most bizarre starts to an act I've ever seen, arriving in a dummy mask, He had the full measure of his audience and soon had them eating out of his hand....In addition to being a good gag teller he's got a fair old line in impressions - Nelson Mandela, Chris Eubank, Mike Tyson and that was barely half of it. The audience loved him".

Mike Kelly
Looking for one of the most experienced ad-lib comedy after dinner speakers then Mike Kelly is for you. His brilliantly quick mind will have your audience in hysterics with his fast off the cuff remarks. Mike, a former insurance broker, tired of paperwork, and dealing with accounts for many national companies, so, like many good Yorkshire men, sent his wife to work to enable him to concentrate on becoming a full time comedian.

Bobby Bender
When ‘Bad Boy’ Bobby Bender takes to the stage! Manchester’s top comedian ‘Bad’ Bobby has appeared in the BBC sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine’, long running soap ‘Coronation Street’ and on ‘Adult’s Only’ late night entertainment channel ‘Men and Motors’. ‘Bad’ Bobby will make your belly ache from a non stop assault on the senses with his own inimitable brand of riotous humour.

Billy Connolly tribute & look-a-like - Barely Connolly
This hilariously funny Billy Connolly tribute act has been on the road for about three years now doing stand up, (now with the banjo too) but he also is available to do meet and greet appearances at parties, shows, weddings, funerals (as he says - 'this works best when the deceased was universally loathed by all the mourners').

Peter La Scalla
Peter is a one-off. He will take you back in time with his Comedy Vocal Show that includes many wartime songs and costumed accordingly. Be sure to include Peter in your Cabaret wish list.

Nicky Newsome
Nicky is a highly talented comedian, equally at home on stage at a cabaret venue, or entertaining as an After Dinner Speaker at big sporting functions. Nicky began his show-business career as a front-man in Rock & Pop bands before embarking on a solo career. He soon built a strong reputation as a polished comedian on the club circuit and is now rated as one of "The Best in the Business" achieving nine clubland awards in seven years.

Stan Boardman
T.V. Comedian and funny man Stan Boardman never fails to have you reeling in your seat with his unique blend of comedy for which he is known and much loved for.

Jed Stone
After 10 years fronting comedy band “Scholar”, Jed went solo as a comedian and has never looked back. He has appeared on Sky T.V.’s “THE NEW COMEDIANS” on Granada Plus. He has also appeared on Central T.V.’s “JOKER IN THE PACK” with Marti Caine, and “POT OF GOLD” with Des O’Connor, as well as Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Lancashire.

Bill Woolland
One of the few comedians who can successfully bridge the worlds of both Alternative and Mainstream comedy. Observational with a chatty style that allows a spontaneous and natural delivery. This is complimented by excellent original material, fabulous tales, many many gags and hilarious audience participation. Quick witted, up to date and topical his humour appeals to all audiences of any age.

Dudley Doolittle
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Ken Dodd
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Pauline Daniels
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Vince Earl
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Norman Collier
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