{"id":11568,"date":"2021-07-14T12:46:01","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T11:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.poptop.uk.com\/blog\/?p=11568"},"modified":"2021-07-14T12:46:10","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T11:46:10","slug":"hiring-a-comedian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.poptop.uk.com\/blog\/hiring-a-comedian\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring A Comedian: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hiring a comedian to entertain is a great way to add a relaxed and unique form of entertainment to your event, whether that be a corporate summer gala, your 60th Birthday or even a fundraiser. Not only will your guests ease into their evening with a belly full of laughter, but with so many different options to choose from, you can even get them involved if you wish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a read of the guide below to get you inspired and give you lots of important information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Guide to Hiring a Comedian…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to Get Started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Don’t worry! We have some top tips to get you started on your comedic booking journey. Remember to always consider your guests and what they would find funny and appealing and always relate it back to your event type too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting Budget & Exploring Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Just like with any event, the budget needs to be straightened out so that you can decide on how much you are willing to spend on a comedian or you might even consider having multiple comedians for your event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next you need to decide on the sort of comedian or the comedians that you would like to attend your event. From simple stand up, to musical comedy, there are a whole range of options out there. Be sure to explore all possibilities to find your favourite options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tip: <\/strong>Remember that your chosen comedians might also incur travel & accommodation costs if they are not local to your venue. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Discuss Details With the Comedians<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The next stage is simple – narrowing down your options. Speak to the comedians you’ve highlighted to determine the topics that they cover in their performance. This should help you decide as to whether they would be suitable for your event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at your audience demographic to see what they would find funny & entertaining. Are they mostly women or men? Are they older or younger? Should the set be clean or can it be a little rude?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tip: <\/strong>Good comedians should have reviews from multiple past clients & should be willing to send you some video footage or give you a sneak peak of some of their material. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ironing Out Finer Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Set lengths & performance types will not only vary from comedian to comedian. Make sure to discuss with the performers regarding all of this prior to putting down a deposit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After booking, make sure your to ask the comedian about their technical requirements & ensure they have all of the final details they need for the performance date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tip: <\/strong>Comedians will often want to be catered for if your event allows for it, so make sure to double check if you need to provide them with food & drinks. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Top Types of Comedian to Explore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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