The Jongleurs Comedians

Top Quality Talent

Jongleurs represents over 1300 of the very best comedians in the industry. Our role is to select the very best of those and match them to each and every clients' requirements.

Here are a small selection of comics whom we work with to give you a flavour of what we can offer your event

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Alan Carr

Alan Carr certainly has added sparkle to the comedy circuit and is quickly becoming a household name. Renowned for his camp demeanour and innuendo-based jokes. He has written for ‘Lily Live’, Lily Savage’s show and has done various voice-overs including 'Comfort'. Alan has his own monthly show at the Manchester Comedy Store ‘Alan Carr’s Ice Cream Sunday’, a night of comedy and cabaret that has established itself as a must-see show in Manchester attracting regular celebrity fans. View Alan Carr's Comedy CV

 

Andrew Maxwell

Dubliner Andrew Maxwell is more than a stand up comedian - he’s an intrepid social commentator and political protagonist on a mission to liberate minds with the power of comedy. Renowned for his sharp, fast paced streams of consciousness and well-observed retort. He’s a regular on the international circuit and has preformed alongside Eddie Izzard and at Jongleurs, the Edinburgh Festival, The Cat Laughs and Vicar Street. View Andrew Maxwell's Comedy CV

 

Dara O’Briain

Dara O’Briain has to be one of the busiest men in comedy. He started his career in television as a children’s presenter on RTÉ whilst performing his first stand-up gigs on the Irish comedy circuit. He quickly gained a reputation as a top stand-up comedian around the world and has performed sell-out shows across Europe, Asia, Australia, as well as in Dubai, Boston and New York. When not touring or televising, Dara can either be found fronting prominent awards ceremonies and corporate events, or devising more television projects with his company ‘Happy Endings’. View Dara O'Briain's Comedy CV

 

Ed Byrne

As an observational stand up Ed Byrne is unrivalled. He has performed 5 hit UK tours, 2 solo runs at Dublin’s Gaiety and Ambassador Theatres and has made his London West End debut in a 2 week run at The New Ambassadors Theatre. He is a huge success on the international circuit where he has performed to capacity audiences in Dublin, Paris, Montreal, Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand. At both the Melbourne and New Zealand Comedy Festivals Ed is their largest selling performer. On top of all of this Ed performs stand up at an enormous amount of corporate events and can be heard more or less continually as the voice of The Carphone Warehouse on both their radio and TV commercials. View Ed Byrne's Comedy CV

 

John Bishop

John Bishop performed stand-up comedy for the first time in October 2000 and within four months he was the headline act. Until this year he worked in a lucrative Marketing job during the day and spent his nights moonlighting in the world of Comedy. Now he has finally taken that long-awaited leap of faith, handed in his notice, and become a full-time stand-up. His engaging brand of observational humour mines his varied and colourful life experience - from fatherhood to cycling around the world, from a successful career in the corporate sector to playing semi-professional football. John is currently one of the comedy circuit’s most popular headliners and is a much sought after and accomplished after dinner speaker. View John Bishop's Comedy CV

 

Paul Tonkinson

A self-confessed professional northerner - and far worse, a celebrity Manchester United fan, Paul Tonkinson is a star of comedy in all its forms. Be it on stage, in character or as a TB host, this man does not fail to make you giggle. Having made his name as host of The Sunday Show, he took an even bigger step into the limelight when he replaced Johnny Vaughan briefly on The Big Breakfast.He is enjoying a lot of success at many corporate occasions. Paul has entertained clients such as Tesco, GCU, Cable and Wireless, Heinz, BMW, Ford and many more. View Paul Tonkinson's Comedy CV

 

Kevin McCarthy

Once seen never forgotten, Kevin McCarthy is one of the biggest acts on the UK comedy circuit, appearing regularly at Jongleurs. With an ever changing act, and the ability to find humour in any subject, Kevin’s cuddly personality and utterly relaxed stage persona puts the audience instantly at ease. An accomplished stand-up comedian, and burgeoning talent as a comic actor, he’s a real coup for any comedy club or corporate event. View Kevin McCarthy's Comedy CV

 

John Moloney

John Moloney is a highly sought-after comic and musician who has delighted audiences far and wide for the past decade. John appears regularly at Jongleurs and has performed many times at the Edinburgh Festival, playing to sell-out audiences. John is also in demand on the corporate circuit as an after-dinner speaker, and has enjoyed repeat bookings from his cherished clients.  He is fluent in German and French and has a working knowledge of Italian. John has won many awards and regularly appears on TV. View John Moloney's Comedy CV

 

Ricky Grover

Multi-award winning comedian, actor and writer Ricky Grover has an impressive list of TV & film credits and is a hugely popular and explosive act, on both the national and international comedy circuit. Born and bred in the East End of London, Ricky was an ex-champion boxer and hairdresser before taking the comedy scene by storm. Ricky is one of Britain’s top stand-up comedians, who headlines everywhere he plays, including Jongleurs and The Comedy Store. His alter ego ‘Bulla’ writes a monthly page in Front magazine. View Ricky Grover's Comedy CV

 

Michael McIntyre

Hailed as one of the most gifted young comedians around, Michael McIntyre is perfect blend of improvisation and acute observational comedy. Audiences should expect a fast-moving, hilarious night of comedy and satire as Michael gives his unique perspective on everyday life. Michael has appeared on BBC1’s flagship stand-up show ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ and also his own Comedy Store Special on Paramount. View Michael McIntyre's Comedy CV

 

Jason Manford

Jason Manford is a comedian, writer and presenter who despite his young age has performed at top comedy clubs including Jongleurs and The Comedy Store. He is naturally funny and has a strong original set and wry observations. Jason does many corporate gigs as well as warm ups. View Jason Manford's Comedy CV

 

Paul Zerdin

Paul made his TV debut as a magician on BBC’s Tricky Business. However, within 6 months he appeared as a ventriloquist on Hanger 17 and shortly after that landed a two-year contract presenting the GMTV kids` programme Rise and Shine with his With his irresistible characters Sam, Albert and the Baby. Paul has worked on many TV commercials including Kellogg’s, Persil and Honda and was involved as a puppeteer in the film Muppet Treasure Island for the Jim Henson Company and was also the ventriloquial adviser to Anthony Sher in the BBC Film Genghis Cohn. Paul can be seen regularly at Jongleurs Comedy Clubs and with his unique style of comedy and its mass appeal Paul has become much sought after in the corporate and after dinner market all over the world. View Paul Zerdin's Comedy CV

 

Jim Tavaré

Jim Tavaré is often described transcending mainstream and alternative comedy and is a modern day Tommy Cooper. He was the star of the BAFTA award winning ‘The Sketch Show’ and has had several of his own series on BBC and Channel 5. Best known for his double act with his double bass and her slightly smaller cousin the recorder. Jim has also appeared at three Royal Variety performances as well as becoming Prince Charles’ comedian of choice, performing at his private Christmas Party. Jim narrowly missed out on being a member of Manchester band ‘Joy Divisio’n and ‘New Order’. He appears in the ‘Harry Potter’ films as Tom, the surly inn-keeper of The Leaky Cauldron. View Jim Tavaré's Comedy CV

 

Terry Alderton

This outstanding comic (and ex-Southend goalkeeper!) hurtles you through an ad-libbed Riot of exuberant, loose-limbed physical comedy; full of extraordinary caricatures and stunningly acute impressions. Combine that with a fearless onstage presence, unshakeable confidence and his streetwise hyperactive delivery, Terry always leaves his audience exhilarated and exhausted with laughter. Terry is a popular choice in the corporate market, lending his unique brand of comedy to after dinner entertainment as well as awards and event hosting. View Terry Alderton's Comedy CV

 

Adam Bloom

Adam Bloom has performed sell-out solo shows at the Edinburgh Festivals for over ten years. He has delighted audiences in Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington & Cape Town as well as making three visits to ‘Just For Laughs’ in Montreal. In 2004, Adam was part of the ‘Just For Laughs Comedy Tour’, playing to 42,000 people in 17 cities across Canada. He has also written three series of ‘The Problem with Adam Bloom’ for BBC Radio 4. View Adam Bloom's Comedy CV

 

Geoff Boyz

Scottish comedian and impressionist, Geoff Boyz made his solo debut at the Edinburgh festival in 1996. He has appeared in various TV panel games and stand-up shows and also acts as a studio audience warm-up man. Geoff continues to be in demand on the corporate circuit and last year performed at the Scottish Sports Personality of the Year Awards. He recently undertook a new marketing campaign for Whyte and McKay and a second promotional tour with Johnnie Walker. View Geoff Boyz's Comedy CV

 

Mark Watson

Mark first made an impact on the comedy circuit in 2002 when he won the Daily Telegraph Open Mic competition and was a runner-up in So You Think You’re Funny? He is also a novelist, with his debut ‘Bullet Points’, published in 2003; he has written for TV and in 2007 landed his first radio series, ‘Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better’. View Mark Watson's Comedy CV

 

Mike Gunn

Mike Gunn’s history is as interesting and entertaining as his comedy. A misspent youth and a series of grim jobs cultivated his cynical outlook on life and a perverse desire led him to the world of stand-up. Early in his career Mike was supporting the likes of Jo Brand and Alan Davies. He now headlines at Jongleurs and other top comedy venues and is rapidly reaching cult status on the circuit. In the wake of recent evidence of escalating drug abuse among teenagers, Mike takes his anti-drugs show to schools around the UK. Mike is a contributor for The Guardian. He has also written for Time Out, The List, The 11 O’clock Show (Ch4) and even Match of The Day Magazine. View Mike Gunn's Comedy CV

 

Tom Stade

An assuredly funny Canadian comic who puts nothing out of his comedy range, from the obscure to the familiar, even when you think you know where a story is heading, he has an individually quirky way of looking at it and a sometimes inspired turn of phrase that leads to unexpected punch lines. Tom has phenomenal charisma and a magnetic stage presence that makes audiences love him the world over. He is hugely in demand as a headline act and he performs regularly at Jongleurs Clubs. View Tom Stade's Comedy CV