Hire The Best Comedians In Durham.

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 Somerset
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
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5 stars - Rob Deering are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 1 London
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 Fife
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
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5 stars - Dave Bryon are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 1 Staffordshire
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
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5 stars - The Comedy Illusionists are Highly Recommended 39 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Staffordshire
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 London
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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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.

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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

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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Durham Comedians

Hire The Best Comedians In Durham

Hire The Best Comedians In Durham.

Paul Kerensa

Rob Deering

Seeing Double (A Tribute to Billy Connolly)

Dave Bryon

The Comedy Illusionists

Jack Campbell

Search all Comedians available in Durham

Map of local Comedians in Durham

Booking A Comedian In Durham

What You'll Need To Know

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

Reviews From Events In Durham

Durham Venues We Love Working With

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