After Dinner
LEE LARD PETER KAY TRIBUTE
Unique stand-up comedy tribute show.
The only Peter Kay tribute in the country, not only does he look like him and sound like him, but we're sure many audiences will wonder if it is really him!!!
Price from £1,000 + vat
JUSTIN SANE
Award Winning Comedy Entertainer.
Justin Sane started his career like most other entertainers, in the Working Mens Clubs, which has proven to be one of the best groundings most entertainers could wish for.
He spent 11 years in a vocal comedy duo until embarking on a solo career in 1980.
During the last 25 years he has performed in no fewer than 20 countries around the world and is proven to be one of the best stand up comics, after dinner comedians and comperes today.
Price from £350
PETER BONETTI
After Dinner Speaker
Peter 'the cat' Bonetti made his Chelsea debut back in 1960, when in front of a packed Stamford Bridge he kept his first of many clean sheets in a 3-0 win against Manchester City. Bonetti went on to make 600 league appearances for the Blues and 729 in total.
Although unfairly remembered for his part in England's World Cup 1970 capitulation to West Germany - he replaced first choice keeper Gordon Banks at the last minute as England contrived to throw away a 2-0 lead, losing 3-2 - Bonetti was a quality shot-stopper who faced the constant challenge of top-class football during a period when goalkeeper protection was not at the forefront of a referee's mind.
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JOHNNIE CASSON
Great comedian and after dinner comic.
Johnnie Casson has become a legend amongst comedians the length & breadth of Britain and has found a popularity envied by many bigger name performers. A unique style of delivery, some clever material and an exceptional warmth, this dynamic and genuinely funny Yorkshireman, with the “mixed-up metaphors”, has a very natural asset - “like-ability”, illustrated within minutes of him commencing his original blend of comedy when smiles and titters soon turn to uncontrollable laughter.
Des O’Connor said Johnnie was one of the funniest comedians to appear on the show. This was proved again when Johnnie appeared in January ‘98. So successful was the recording that Des immediately moved John to the “Star” slot. Comments received after the screening was that it was one of the best comedy interviews in recent years.
Bruce Forsyth said “Johnnie Casson is so funny he could become an enemy”
Price from £1,000 + vat
LEA ROBERTS
Brilliant comedian.
When Lea Roberts was elected by the viewers of TV series "Stand Up Britain as outright winner, comedy had a new star. Lea had however been working as a stand up for many years but finally got his big break when he scooped the title, trophy and a 1st prize of £7000 on the live final screened by ITV1 in October 2002. Lea was up against 6 other comedians from the 144 who started in the competition, and winning the final with 75% of the total vote, including first place in London, North West, and Yorkshire regions.
With a sporting background (following retirement from professional rugby league (playing for Halifax RLFC), he still coaches a local rugby club) Lea is a well known face on the after dinner circuit in and around the North of England, and has worked with numerous sporting celebrities, and following his success on Stand Up Britain is now beginning to carve out a career further a field.
Lea recently accepted his first cruise for P & O and has proved his versatility for this market.
Whether it is an Institute dinner, Company function, Sporting occasion or simply a private event, you can be assured that Lea is the ideal choice for your event.
Price from £600
MIKE KELLY
Fantastic comedy entertainer.
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. Therefore, off he set to learn his trade around the many clubs in the North of England. Following national exposure on the highly popular TV series, "The Comedians," he was soon appearing all around the country in summer shows and corporate promotions, as well as the leading cabaret venues of the day. At this time Mike also found he was in demand as a character actor, by television production companies and has played many roles in a succession of high profile TV series. Nowadays Mike concentrates on the after dinner market, where is popularity has rapidly grown. At home on a golf day, sports dinner or corporate event, Mike's brand of humour is equally received by all, whether it be all male, mixed or of any age group. He is at his best in a situation where many of the guests are known to each other. Even though the boss may "take a little stick" it is at all times given in the best of taste, and no one will ever find they have been offended against.
Price from £500 + vat
BERNI FLINT
Chart Star & TV Personality - After Dinner Speaker
The all time record holding winner of the original "Opportunity Knocks" - Berni was then and remains now an absolute favourite with audiences far and wide.
Nowadays incorporating 50 - 60% comedy in the show, Berni nevertheless still demonstrates what an absolutely excellent vocalist he is as proven by return visits to virtually all venues played. Guaranteed!
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BILLY FLYWHEEL
Professional comedian for over 15 years.
Laughs galore are guaranteed from this zany and most original of entertainers. His jokes, impressions, send-ups and magical routines are bizarre and off the wall as is his interactive audience involvement, creating mayhem and hysterical laughter!
Price from £350
TOM O’CONNOR
Brillaint After Dinner Comic
Tom O’Connor has become a household name through the realms of television, hosting his own shows “Tom O’ Connor”, “Wednesday At Eight”, “Night Out At The London Casino”, “London Night Out”, “The Tom O’Connor Show”, and “The Tom O’Connor Roadshow”. He is also one of the most popular after dinner speakers in the country.
Tom is in constant demand for corporate functions both here and abroad and his client's list includes many multi-national companies where his ability to mix with and relate to people from every station in life from the M.D. to the tea lady coupled with his hilarious and scrupulously clean material has placed him firmly at the top of the Premier division of after dinner speakers.
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THE THREE WAITERS
Brilliant opera singers for any event.
The unique concept of The Three Waiters involves three talented and highly entertaining opera singers dressing and hoaxing as ‘real’ waiters before grouping together to take the audience through a highly amusing, yet sophisticated show.
Subtly, the performers infiltrate the function as members of the ‘real’ waiting staff. However, all is not what it seems… The audience is given no clue of what is about to come. Over a period of time, and to the surprise of the guests, an unexpected story unfolds culminating in a performance of true ‘Three Tenors’ style.
Be it a dinner party of ten guests or a ballroom of two thousand, the unique structure of the show, along with the vast repertoire and experience of each of the performers allows the act to be easily customised to suit your particular requirements.
Price from £3,000 + vat
DAVE MOYLAN
Comedy Magician
A professional entertainer for umpteen years, Dave Moylan has provided expert sleight-of-hand close-up magic at corporate events, hotels, restaurants, parties and weddings throughout the UK.
His stage show has delighted many thousands of people. Dextrously combining magic and comedy, it is suitable for family or adult audiences and can be performed indoors and outdoors.
Dave spent seven years as resident entertainer at Warwick Castle where he performed in Victorian & Medieval styles and appears there still as a corporate entertainer.
Price from £200
Richard Felix of Most Haunted
After Dinner Speaker - Ghost Walks - Night Vigils
Richard Felix was born in Stanley, Derbyshire and came to prominence as the historian on LivingTV's successful paranormal programme Most Haunted where from series two to his final episodes of Series 8 he has performed the role of folklorist and historian.
A successful record dealer, he served in the Territorial Army before he became involved in promoting Derbyshire's tourism and heritage industries in the early 1990s, which led to his opening of Derby Heritage Centre in 1992 and later Derby Gaol, a reputedly haunted building in Friar Gate, Derby, England. He met Antix Productions when they investigated Derby Gaol in series one of Most Haunted, and was invited to join the team.
Richard is best known locally for his famous Derby Ghost Walks and overnight public ghosthunts at Derby Gaol, and as well as Most Haunted has produced a series of DVDs called the Ghost Tour of Great Britain which outline the folklore and hauntings of British counties, a DVD on investigation techniques (with CJ Romer and Ed Woods) called A Guide to Ghosthunting.
His books include 'Ghosts of Derby' (with Wayne Alexander) and a series accompanying the Ghost Tour DVD; including Ghosts of Derbyshire (2005)
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MYSTIC & MAGIC SHOW
Unique mixture of card magic, illusion, genuine Clairvoyance and Mediumship.
When you team together one of Europe’s most popular Psychics with one of the leading Card Magicians that this country has ever produced, you know that you are going to witness something very special!
Netty and Carl Leek have been amazing people independently with their natural talents for many years and their reputation for professionalism and skill is second to none. It was only a matter of time before the universe would bring these two talents together to showcase their special talents and delight audiences around the world.
Both have a long list of media credits and are firm favourites at celebrity and high profile parties.
Mystic and Magic provides a totally unique mix and mingle experience, using a combination show of card magic, illusion, genuine Clairvoyance and Mediumship. Providing entertainment for all venues and occasions.
Never before will you have witnessed a combination of skills and genuine talent like the Mystic and Magic show.
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BERTY BOWES
Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies
A properly trained and experienced Toastmaster will ensure that any type of event runs smoothly and with dignity. This will undoubtedly make the event more enjoyable and more memorable for both you and your guests.
After a varied career as an army officer, as a tobacco, maize and cattle farmer in Zambia, as an irrigation consultant in Saudi Arabia and then until his retirement, as Regional Director of the Country Land & Business Association in the Midlands, Berty has become a Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies.
With a keen interest in protocol and etiquette and with a cheerful and out-going personality, becoming a Toastmaster seemed a natural choice. Initially trained at the UK School of Professional Toastmasters and now a Member of the National Association of Toastmasters, Berty is well qualified to officiate at Wedding Breakfasts, Formal Dinners and Banquets, Civic Receptions, Corporate Events, Ladies Evenings, Burns' Nights, Birthday and other Private Parties and Anniversaries. He is a very popular MC at Charity Events, where his vitality gives a big boost to the fund raising. Berty has gained a wealth of toastmastering experience, including working before Royalty, the nobility, civic dignitaries and Members of Parliament. He has also appeared on television. His meticulous attention to detail, his air of quiet authority and his flexibility ensure that any event runs smoothly and with dignity.
Price from £350