
How to Book a Comedian for a Private or Corporate Event
A practical guide to booking a comedian for a party, club night or corporate dinner, including the types of comedy act, how to brief them a…
5 Oct 2026 · 4 min readPopular acts by category
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A comedian at a wedding works best as a short, sharp set that bridges the wedding breakfast and the evening party. It gives guests a reason to stay in the room while the tables are cleared.
Several of the comedians on our books list weddings among the events they perform at, and some combine stand-up with singing.
The most popular slot is straight after the speeches, while guests are still seated. Laughter after the toasts keeps the energy up. A second option is the early evening, as day guests and evening guests mix.
Avoid booking comedy during the meal itself. Guests are talking and staff are serving, which is hard for any comic.
Share names that guests will recognise, such as the best man or the couple's nicknames, plus any topics to steer clear of. A comedian who knows the room does a better job.
See also after-dinner speakers and vocal comedians.
Not unless you want them to. Agree the tone in advance, and let us know about anything that's off limits.
Usually 20 to 45 minutes. Ask about the formats on each act's profile.
Fees depend on the act, date, travel and set length, so we quote each event individually. There are no hidden agency booking fees: the price we quote is the price you pay.

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