Humorous Keynote Speakers

From After Dinner Speeches and Awards Ceremony Hosts to Conference Speakers and top comedy performers, we have an array of top Humorous Speakers, able to lighten the mood and ensure they leave your audience laughing and wanting more.

William Hague

Keynote Speaker, Former Foreign Secretary and Leader of the Conservative Party, Biographer

David Baddiel

Keynote Speaker, Events Host, Presenter, Comedian, Author

Andy Zaltzman

Renowned stand-up comedian, broadcaster, and author, is celebrated for his unique political satire and hosts the hit podcast The Bugle and BBC Radio 4’s News Quiz

Katherine Ryan

Actress, Writer, Presenter, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Live At The Apollo, Netflix comedy The Duchess

David Mitchell

Comedian, Actor, Peep Show, Would I Lie To You?, Writer, After Dinner Speaker, Event Host, Awards Host, Celebrity Speaker

Maisie Adam

Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, QI, Virtual Event Performer

Lenny Henry

Award-winning Comedian, Comic Relief, Presenter, West End actor, Othello, Diversity Speaker, Impressionist, Motivational Speaker

Phil Tufnell

Inspirational Speaker, Presenter, TV Personality, Former Cricketer

Sally Phillips

British Comic, Actress, Smack the Pony, Bridget Jones, Writer, Virtual Event Host, The Observer Funniest Acts In British Comedy

Sue Perkins

TV and Radio Presenter, The Great British Bake Off, Just a Minute, The News Quiz, Sunday Times Best Seller Author

Harry Redknapp

Football Manager, West Ham, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, Winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, After Dinner Speaker

Jimmy Carr

Comedian, TV Presenter, 8 out of 10 Cats, Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Celebrity Speaker, Event Host, After Dinner Speaker

Gyles Brandreth

Performer, Writer, Broadcaster, Former MP, Editor-At-Large Sunday Telegraph Review, London Correspondent CBS News, Author

Rory Bremner

Presenter, Actor, Spitting Image, Whose Line is it Anyway, Have I Got News for You, Comedian, Satirist, Columnist, Writer

Kriss Akabusi MBE

International Athlete, Gold in European Championships, Presenter, Big Breakfast, Record Break-ers, CEO The Akabusi Company, Personal Coach

Eva Carroll

Keynote and Motivational Speaker on Social Mobility, Resilience, Mental Health and LGBTQ+ issues. Broadcast Hot Shot, ITV News Journalist

Riva Media can deliver some of Britain’s top comedians, experienced performers who know how to work an audience with tried and tested routines and the agility to respond to the events on the night, with spontaneity and humour that make for a special evening. We can also arrange tours with major comic talent if you’re looking to stage a series of of shows at different venues across the United Kingdom. Whatever your requirement we can deliver major names from the the worlds of television and stage, giving your event a familiar face and the profile to drive ticket sales and reassure the audience they’ll be getting a popular performer who can quickly build a rapport with everyone in the room.

It isn’t just comedians who can deliver humour. We have sports stars, politicians and celebrity personalities whose anecdotes and wry approach to their work, ensure they stand out in their field. These speakers specialise in After Dinner events, where organisers want a big name attraction, who can bring a smile to people’s faces, as well as offering stories and insights from their illustrious careers and guaranteeing a memorable evening that people are still talking about in the days after the event.

Satire is a popular theme and we have comedians, impressionists and political speakers who can adapt their performance to reflect the news stories of the day with a wry look at the world around us and the monumental events and developments, which continue to unfold.

Our humorous speakers are particular popular for Christmas events. Why not round off the year in style with a top comedian or humorous speaker to inject a sense of fun to your office celebrations, bringing everyone together, raising spirits and offering a chance to bond with laughter and a feel-good atmosphere.
Laughter is good for the soul and one other option is a motivational or inspirational speakers who can offer wit and insight leaving your audience laughing and inspired, galvanised to improve their performance and live a better life.

Oscar Wilde once said; “some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.”

We believe our speakers are in the first category, but we’ll let you be the judge.