Durham Comedians For Hire at Alive Network

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Discover local Comedians available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Durham, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. With 184 verified reviews from previous customers, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 187,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Comedians in Durham.

Paul Kerensa

5 stars - Paul Kerensa are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Paul Kerensa is one of British comedy's leading talents, both as a writer & a comedian. A popular & reliable headline act, Paul is a regular at some of the UK's biggest venues & is now available to hire from Alive Network....

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Rob Deering

5 stars - Rob Deering are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Hailed as 'One of the leading stand-ups of his generation' (Time Out), Rob Deering is an entertainer in high demand! Mixing music with comedy, his unique shows have been greatly received on the festival circuit as well as across many Television & Radio shows! Credits include; Latitude festival, Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford (ITV), Steve Lamacq's Roundtable (BBC 6 Music), The Weakest Link Comedian Special (Channel 4) & more!...

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Seeing Double (A Tribute to Billy Connolly)

5 stars - Seeing Double (A Tribute to Billy Connolly) are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Since 1999, Seeing Double (A Tribute to Billy Connolly) has been a professional Billy Connolly lookalike, capturing the essence of "The Big Yin" with remarkable authenticity. It all started when he contacted a London agency and, just two weeks later, was performing as Billy Connolly at AOL's Annual Conference at the Radisson, Heathrow. Shortly after, he was flown to Glasgow to portray the comedian at the relaunch of Heinz Sponge Puddings in a Tin....

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Dave Bryon

5 stars - Dave Bryon are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Dr. Dave Bryon, the former Managing Director of bmibaby, an international low-cost airline, is a seasoned speaker, presenter, event host, and comedian. Frequently featured in the media for his insights on current airline and aviation news, Dave holds a PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Liverpool. He is available for engagements as a business presenter, after-dinner speaker, or stand-up comedian....

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The Comedy Illusionists

5 stars - The Comedy Illusionists are Highly Recommended 39 Reviews
Number of members: 3
The Comedy Illusionists bring you a show you'll remember forever! Original and exciting, this unique act will leave your guests in astonishment with amazing illusions and laugh out loud comedy!...

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Jack Campbell

Number of members: 1
Dubbed as 100% funny & refreshingly inventive, young & cool comedian Jack Campbell is taking the comedy circuit by storm. Credits include winning 2014 English Comedian Of The Year, supporting Dane Baptiste, Larry Dean & Lusia Omielan on tour, plus performing across Europe and Australia with his one-man show!...

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Sachin Kumarendran

5 stars - Sachin Kumarendran are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Described as refreshingly funny & the man to be watched, Birmingham comedian Sachin has slick comedy skills & tons of relatable material that will have you laughing out loud. Previous experience includes reaching the final of Jason Manford's New Act Of The Year 2019, performing at Edinburgh Fringe & for corporate clients including Vodaphone UK....

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Nick Page

5 stars - Nick Page are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 1
An experienced, versatile comic with a unique storytelling style! Nick Page has won English Comedian of the Year in 2018, got to the live finals of Britain’s Got Talent, has had sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe & has performed in over 100 countries! Many of his stories are (mostly) true accounts of his bizarre life & make for a laugh-out-loud evening of hilarious entertainment!...

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Comedy Conjurer Klause

Number of members: 1
As heard on BBC Radio 4, Sky Arts, and at many festivals, including the Adelaide and Edinburgh Festivals, Comedy Conjurer Klause brings a dose of excitement, acerbic camp humour, and jaw-dropping magic tricks to every event he performs!...

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Dani B as Ali G

5 stars - Ali G (Dani B) are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 1
For those looking to make an impact with an outrageously comical and unique act, look no further. This is the ultimate tribute to Sacha Baron Cohen’s comedy creation Ali G....

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Danny Posthill

5 stars - Danny Posthill are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Dubbed one of the best crowd-pleasers on the circuit, Danny Posthill is a comedian & impressionist with an extensive list of career highlights. With brilliant observations & impressions, such as Michael Mcintyre, Trump, Nigel Farage & Dianne Abbot, Danny will have you in fits of laughter with his range of voices & up to the minute material!...

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Pete Firman

5 stars - Pete Firman are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 1
As the UK's leading comedy-magician, Pete Firman's skill for fusing magic & comedy has made him one of the most in-demand magicians around! Dubbed as having the best tricks in the universe by The Independent, Pete's unique show will dazzle & amaze! ...

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Vikki Stone

5 stars - Vikki Stone are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 1
One hilarious lady and a musical comedy genius! Vikki has has been commissioned to create songs for clients which include Hilary Devey (Dragons Den) and Cadbury!...

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Ed Byrne

5 stars - Ed Byrne are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 1
Ed Byrne is unrivalled. He has played in major comedy venues across the UK & Ireland, appeared as a guest on TV panel shows including the BBC's Mock The Week & Never Mind The Buzzcocks, featured in a number of films and much more!...

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Ross Noble

Number of members: 1
Ross Noble is an award-winning stand-up comedian and television presenter, instantly recognisable for his many appearances on shows such as QI, Have I got News For You and Alan Davies’ As Yet Untitled. Available to host and perform at a wide range of corporate events, Ross would liven up any awards ceremony, office party, or corporate dinner, making it a fun-filled night to remember....

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The Stand Up Magician

5 stars - The Stand Up Magician are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 1
The Stand Up Magician knows exactly how to entertain any audience. His attention to detail, quick and funny lines and audience participation makes for a fantastic interactive show full of face-aching laughter and jaw-dropping magic!...

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Gabby Killick

Number of members: 1
Talented standup, singer, rapper & actress Gabby Killick will have your audience in roars of laughter! With a hit comedy show 'Girlfriend From Hell', Gabby has entertained in venues across the UK, Europe & USA to wide acclaim!...

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Nathan Eagle

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A unique firecracker & unmissable addition to any comedy lineup! Nathan Eagle ?is an engaging storyteller who can take any crowd with him has he explores growing up working class, life as a care home nurse & even showing off his surprisingly gymnastic party trick!...

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Booking A Comedian In Durham

What You'll Need To Know

Comedians in Durham cost from £327 to £27227. The average price in 2025 was £1084. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Durham from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Comedians within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Comedians throughout Durham, with acts available for events in Annfield Plain, Barnard Castle, Bedlington, Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Blaydon, Blyth, Brandon, Chester-Le-Street, Consett, Crook, Darlington, Edmondbyers, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Hebburn, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton-Le-Spring, Jarrow, Longbenton, Meadow Well, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Ponteland, Prudhoe, Redcar, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seaham, Shildon, South Shields, Spennymoor, Stanley, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tow Law, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Washington, Whickham, Whitley Bay, Willington.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local acts, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from representing some of the best Comedians in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Comedian is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

Reliable, hand-picked Comedians
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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 187,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

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For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Comedians we want to represent.

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Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

Reviews From Events In Durham

Featured reviews from customers who booked our Comedians for events in Durham.

5 stars - Danny Posthill are Highly Recommended

“What can I say, really impressed, Danny has a great way with his affable approach, quick witted with his audience involvement, quickly gaining the attention of any possible stragglers at the back who inevitably feel detached eying up the bridesmaids. Introducing Danny to our wedding event delivered...”

Stephen S booked Danny Posthill for their wedding in Durham

Durham Venues We Love Working With

We've helped thousands of customers in Durham to find their perfect entertainment fit, working closely with local venues to ensure each event runs to plan. Check out a small selection of the incredible venues we love working with in Durham.

Beamish Hall DH9 0YB
Ramside Hall Hotel DH1 1TD
Lumley Castle Hotel DH3 4NX
Durham Castle
Whitworth Hall DL16 7QX

University of Durham DH1 3LH
Burnhopeside Hall DH7 0TL
Crook Hall DH1 5SZ
Collingwood College DH1 3LT
Active Life @ Coxhoe DH6 4DW

Trevelyan College DH1 3LN
The Palatine Centre DH1 3LE
St. Aidan's College DH1 3LJ
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham DH1 5TA

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Local Comedians Near Durham

Looking for the best local Comedians in Durham? Alive Network covers the whole area including Annfield Plain, Barnard Castle, Bedlington, Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Blaydon, Blyth, Brandon, Chester-Le-Street, Consett, Crook, Darlington, Edmondbyers, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Hebburn, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton-Le-Spring, Jarrow, Longbenton, Meadow Well, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Ponteland, Prudhoe, Redcar, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seaham, Shildon, South Shields, Spennymoor, Stanley, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tow Law, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Washington, Whickham, Whitley Bay, Willington.

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