alistair barrie, comedian
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Much in demand as an act, Alistair Barrie has forged a reputation for himself as one of the top comperes to emerge in recent years. His deceptively friendly and engaging stage presence masks a sharp, dry wit which can be turned to subjects as diverse as suicide bombers in the Middle East to the perils of flying EasyJet. Despite a fondness for topical material, any performance is likely to be peppered with some inspired silliness and a little audience-related improvisation.

Having originally trained as an actor, Alistair started on the comedy circuit in 1998. Now a regular at all the major London venues and on the National circuit, he has also gigged as far afield as the Edinburgh Festival, Ireland, Amsterdam, Sydney and Melbourne.

Alistair has also compered the comedy tents at both the Leeds and Reading Festivals, as well as the Taboo Time comedy tour at Universities across the country. He is also resident MC at On The Tiles in London, the Civic Club in Gilford and currently runs the Fortnight Club, following in the footsteps of, amongst others, Alan Davies and Lee Hurst.

"BRILLIANT" Time Out

"A name to look out for ... he's going to get better and better." Ella Kenion, BBC GLR

"Brilliantly funny." The Guardian

"A massive talent." Brenda Emmanus BBC London Live