Comedian

One of the first black comedians on the UK circuit, Ian’s humour is as fresh, original and contemporary today as it was when he first came on the scene. Able to tailor his performance to suit any audience or occasion, Ian is the professional’s professional, combine this with his commanding stage presents and unique brand of humour and you have a consummate professional with audience raport.

Rising to prominence as a stand-up comedian in the eighties, Ian first appeared on Cilla Black’s Surprise Surprise before going on to perform on talent show, New Faces.  The resulting success catapulted him into his very own theatre tour where he captivated audiences nationwide. Since then he has never looked back.

He has been a warm up artist for TV shows including Blankety Blank, Fast Friends with Les Dawson, sitcom Brush Strokes with Carl Howman, In Sickness and in Health with Warren Mitchell and Carla Lane’s Bread. Ian has also performed live on Pebble Mill and Kilroy.

He is now one of the UK’s most in-demand after dinner comedians, specialising in corporate hospitality, sporting functions, awards ceremonies and charity fundraisers.

From the world of Entertainment he has been fortunate enough to work with Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Anton Du Beke, James Nesbitt, Jimmy Tarbuck, Len Goodman, Russ Abbot, Jasper Carrott, Jim Davidson.

Ian’s comedy has taken him all over the world and seen him work with sporting legends from many different sports,

From the world of golf, Seve Ballesteros, John Daly, Nick Faldo, Thomas Bjorn, Andrew Coltart, Nick Dogherty

From the world of Football, Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Bobby Charlton, Harry Redknapp, Alan Shearer, Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, Stuart Pearce, John Barnes, Steve Coppell.

From the world of Cricket, Sir Ian Botham, Kevin Pieterson, David Gower, Alec Stewart, Phill Tufnell, Graham Gooch Mike Gatting Chris Cowdrey.

From the world of Boxing, Sir Henry Cooper, Frank Bruno MBE, Tyson Fury, Joe Joyce, Ricky Hatton, Barry Hearn

From the world of Rugby, Sir Clive Woodward, Sean Fitzpatrick, Zinzan Brooke, Nigel Owens, Mike Tindall, Matt Dawson, Brian O’Driscoll, Chris Robshaw, Lawrence Dallaglio, James Haskell, Doddie Weir, Martin Bayfield.

From the world of Athletics, Usain Bolt, Denise Lewis, Mo Farah, Steve Cram, 4X4 Olympic relay Champions, Steve Backley,

To name just a few.

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Clients Quotes

Dear Alistair,

Thank you so much for inviting me to the Lord Taverners Charity Lunch at the Club on Friday, I really enjoyed myself and thought the atmosphere within the room was excellent.  Your choice of speaker with Ian Irving was absolutely perfect, he certainly kept everyone highly amused and was excellent.

Regards,

Glenna Beasley
Marketing Relations Manager Woburn Golf Club.

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Hello Ian

I am writing to say that you were the perfect choice as our After Dinner Speaker, your company was enjoyed greatly by both and myself, you were immaculately turned out and enjoved by all those attending.

The following comments were made by the many members of the club,

"The funniest person we have had at the club"

"The comedian was outstanding, we have notlaughted so much in many ears, it was fantastic to laugh at good comedy without the smuttiness of out comedy stars these davs"

lan Marr

Captain of Matlock Golf Club

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Hi Ian

Many, many thanks for your superb performance at the Lord’s Taverners charity luncheon at Woburn Golf Club last Friday.

We have had fantastic messages of congratulations from many of our members and their guests.Needless to say I will have no hesitation in recommending you to other Lord’s Taverners regions and organizations..

Best wishes

Alistair Brooks

Chairman – Ouse Valley region of the Lord’s Taverners.

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Just a quick line to say thank you for being part of our day everyone thought you were brilliant! Yon are a class act.

You helped us raise raise a record amount of money which will be greatly received by our chosen charity so thank you for.

Craig Farrow

TAB Architecture

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