How much are comedians for hire in the UK?

To hire a comedian in the UK, you should plan to spend between £180 and £2000 per event. All you have to do is submit your party's information and you will be able to view real-time prices and comedians' availability on the Poptop website. Then, you will be able to book a comedian for hire in a few easy steps. 1. Fill out your event details. 2. Send a reservation request. 3. Secure your booking by making a deposit. 4. Your booking is confirmed.

How long does a comedian's performance last?

The comedians’ performance duration depends on your agreement with them. The typical duration is 20 minutes each, with a headline 40-minute professional comedian to keep your guests laughing. You can always discuss your preferred duration with our suppliers. These comedians will provide the equipment, entertainment, and some, optional services to ensure that your event is a success. The comedians for hire also set up their equipment about an hour before the event. You can rest assured your guest will have one of their best moments of the year at your party.

What equipment is required to hire a comedian for a party?

The main equipment required to hire a comedian for a party is a microphone. Other requirements include a performance space, usually 2m x 2m, or just somewhere the comedian can stand for people to see him or her. However, some comedians require a stage performance that is 10x8 feet. Some perform while intermingling with the guests. There are some comedians whose performances involve theatrics. If you want to hire such comedians, you should make provisions for a changing area as well. The time needed for setup is usually between 20 minutes to an hour.

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Wise-cracking comedians to make you chuckle

Why not hire a comedian to inject uproarious hilarity at your next event? Poptop has partnered with the most side-splittingly talented comedians for hire in the UK, guaranteed to leave your guests guffawing with laughter! Hiring a comedian adds a unique, unusual element to your event, instantly bringing humour and entertainment for your guests.

Comedian styles include traditional, stand-up, comedy hypnotist, and magical; check out our reviews to decide what floats your boat. Prices start at £180 for a 30-minute performance, and you’ll be able to create a bespoke option with your chosen comedian. Time to ROFL!

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Gag packed comedy set with comedy circuit stalwart Dominic Woodward.

5(7 reviews)

• 17 bookings

Gag packed comedy set with comedy circuit stalwart Dominic Woodward.

A hilarious comedian with over 20 years experience that has something for everyone. Jokes, stories, and cheeky banter.

4(8 reviews)

• 55 bookings

Award-Winning MC Jon Pearson

Our comedians are truly event chameleons - on hand to bring the laughs to your event through a standard comedy set, hosting/MCing, or something more unconventional, all tailored to you.

Full Stand Up Comedy Night With Range Of Professional Comedians!

5(17 reviews)

• 31 bookings

Full Stand Up Comedy Night With Range Of Professional Comedians!

Are you looking for someone to book your comedians as well as running & hosting the night? Philip Simon is a professional comedian who does all that & more to make your event a huge success.

Award Winning Stand Up Comic for Any Audience

4.69(16 reviews)

• 22 bookings

Award Winning Stand Up Comic for Any Audience

Award winning, versatile comic Can tailor material to your event Happy to work clean Over 6000 gigs in 100+countries Excellent references from private, corporate and military clients

4.90(10 reviews)

• 17 bookings

Comedy Lookalike Shows

I am an AWARD WINNING STAND UP COMEDY IMPRESSIONIST. I can offer you a variety of hysterical performances. My lookalike are hugely loved.

4.93(28 reviews)

• 67 bookings

Stand Up Comedy Magic

Unique bespoke Comedy and Magic for your event or function with 14 years experience entertaining audiences all over the UK and beyond! From Circuses to Golf clubs and Weddings & more

4.33(3 reviews)

• 8 bookings

Personalised & Interactive Comedy Night

"Perfect! humour, tone, research, engagement. Staff really enjoyed it, which for a Zoom session where they got rinsed says something about Rauls skill & talent.” – Curtis Gabriel

Stand Up comedy show from award winning Welsh comedian

4.67(3 reviews)

• 14 bookings

Stand Up comedy show from award winning Welsh comedian

David Arnold is a must watch star of the future who is taking the UK comedy circuit by storm with a likeable delivery style and fantastic material.

Highly Entertaining, Unique & Memorable Stand Up Comedy Show

5(12 reviews)

• No bookings

Highly Entertaining, Unique & Memorable Stand Up Comedy Show

If you want a highly entertaining, unique, memorable show, curated to meet your individual needs - this show is for you.

Comedy Hypnotist Entertainer! As seen on Channel 5!

5(3 reviews)

• 5 bookings

Comedy Hypnotist Entertainer! As seen on Channel 5!

✅HILARIOUS FUN✅ ✅YOU BECOME THE STARS 🌟✅ ✅MOST UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT AROUND✅ ✅100% AMAZEMENT GUARANTEED✅

5(5 reviews)

• 1 booking

Outdoor Comedy Club At Your Venue

Our outdoor comedy clubs provide unforgettable nights of entertainment from some of the biggest comedians in the UK. Diary fills fast so book now!

Simon Sez Comedy Hypnotist. Tasteful & UK's funniest

5(8 reviews)

• 18 bookings

Simon Sez Comedy Hypnotist. Tasteful & UK's funniest

1 million+ YouTube views !! Comedy Hypnosis Show is probably the funniest and most original. See your friends being the stars of the show and safely experience the amazing power of hypnosis.

'One Man & His Monkey' Comedy Magic Show

5(3 reviews)

• 6 bookings

'One Man & His Monkey' Comedy Magic Show

Craig is one of the leading and most sought-after Comedy Magicians in the UK. Combining laugh-out-loud comedy with magic. The key thing about the show is comedy and audience interaction.

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Awards Host - 1.5 Hours

“Very engaging and entertaining” Experian “Everybody loved you and wanted to see more of you” McAfee International Ltd “Not only a gifted comedian, but also a man who appreciates just what.…

Oktoberfest Hostess - Interactive Bierfest Fun, 99.9% Authentic Bavarian!

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Oktoberfest Hostess - Interactive Bierfest Fun, 99.9% Authentic Bavarian!

Let Eva, the UK’s No. 1 Oktoberfest Hostess, 99.99% authentic Bavaria, whip you into shape as she gives you an authentic Oktoberfest experience

5(2 reviews)

• 2 bookings

Comedy Stage Performance

I'm Simon, your friendly neighbourhood magician, ready and raring to give you and your guests an amazing evening filled with fun and laughter! I can also offer a shorter 10 - 30 minute sho.…

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Read verified reviews from real clients, who booked with Poptop in the UK

Katherine I

• 06 May 2022

Booked with Poptop

From the first contact Nick was brilliant. I had hired him for my dad's 70th birthday party so I gave him some details about my dad and he was able to tailor the set to him. Nick also coped really we…

Mark G

• 16 December 2022

Booked with Poptop

You get what you pay for and that was apparent with our booking . It wasn’t to everyone’s taste but more likes than not. Thank you.

Olya L

• 07 December 2019

Booked with Poptop

Amazing performance! It was the highlight of the party. Sarah and Tom made the evening very special, full of fun, beautiful singing and all our guests were involved. Highly recommend!

Katie T

• 27 August 2021

Booked with Poptop

Joe delivered a phenomenon gig that had everyone laughing from beginning to end. He was also extremely accommodating and that really helped. If you pzazz adding to your do we can't recommend any more…

Fred L

• 27 September 2018

Booked with Poptop

"Our communication with Maggy throughout was excellent. She chose some brilliant accompanying comedians that complimented her perfectly. All of our attendees had the best time and all really enjoye…

danielle

• 24 November 2022

Booked with Poptop

I would like to thank Poptop for making our event so memorable and we would like to thank Philip Simon for all he did to support us throughout the night, he was Fantastic, and we will defiantly be us…