For someone who is fast becoming one of Britain’s most talked about comediennes life is starting to move at a hectic pace for Crissy Rock.

Starting as a ‘stand-up’ comedienne in the late 80’s, mainly for fun, Crissy soon realised that she had a talent for making people laugh, a talent that was also spotted by BOB MONKHOUSE, when Crissy appeared nation-wide on the BBC Television show “Bob Says Opportunity Knocks”.

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Life’s a gag for comic Dudley Doolittle “If they forget the act, they’ll not forget the name”, jokes the jovial jester from the land of cowboys. Rochdale, Lancs that is:While dotty Dud’s zany recipe of real life comedy hasn’t always been in vogue, he’s now snowed under with work from admiring audiences all over the country.

“My gags come from what’s happening around me. When I first started cracking jokes in the late ‘70’s everyone was doing one-liners, like the T.V. show The Comedians”, explains Dud, real name plain Stephen Pickering.

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One of the few comedians in the country whose work has encompassed everything from all the major holiday venues throughout the UK - Butlins, Pontins, Haven, Oasis, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Major tour operators like Thomson and Airtours, corporate events for the likes of British Airways and Sony, major tours supporting the likes of Michael Ball and Max Boyce, to renowned comedy clubs such as The Comedy Store and Jongleurs.

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Tony is rapidly earning a reputation as one of this country's leading entertainers.

Having compered the prestigious 'British Magical Championships' at the Blackpool Magic Convention (the largest one day magic convention in the world) no less than four times, he has now been invited to appear at the equivalent convention in the United States.

Having appeared supporting such stars as Jools Holland, Dame Edna Everage, Alvin Stardust, Edwin Starr, Bradley Walsh and even Richard & Judy, it can only be a matter of time before we all know his name just as well as we know their's!

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A young Yorkshire comedian who has been in the business since he was sixteen. Max is building a great reputation with his cheeky quickfire humour and visually exciting style. On December 20th 1998 Max received the Midlands comedian of the year award and is currently starring in the new series of 'The comedians' for Granada TV.

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The encyclopedia of comedy. Able to tailor his act to suit the client, with his laid back Irish observational humour appreciated by audiences both sides of the Atlantic.

Charlie is very much in demand on the after dinner speaking circuit, where he performs his own brand of comedy. He is also a gag and speech writer for other celebrity speakers.

His original, bright, brash and clever style of topical comedy endears him to all audiences. He is as much in demand as a 'club comic' as he is on major theatre billings and as an extraordinary talented after dinner speaker.

Steve Royle has a highly original, fats moving show and a great deal of experience. In the past, he has supported such comedians as Peter Kay, Mick Miller and Bernie Clifton. He has become a popular face on the alternative comedy circuit.

Tom received accolades from all corners of the entertainment industry after his blistering appearance on 'Live at her Majesty's' with Jimmy Tarbuck after which he was immediately booked for 'Live form the Piccadilly' with Tarby and many more too numerous to mention.

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SEAN STYLES - Brilliant After Dinner Speaker / Comedian. Sean combines stand up humour from his native Liverpool, with Superb mimicry of the dinner guests and littered with various uncanny impressions. A very confident speaker who is possibly one of the most popular speakers on the circuit.

GRAHAM "GRUMBLEWEED" WALKER - The Short, fat one from the Grumble weeds! A superb speaker charting his life from childhood, to his rise to fame. Impressions, jokes, and simply funny stories.

LEA ROBERTS - Lea, a welder by trade rose to National fame when he slaughtered the competition in ITV " Stand Up Britain" Comedy talent trail in 2002. Before then, Lea had built up a strong reputation as one of the most up and coming after dinner speakers in the country. His broad Yorkshire accent and relaxed style makes him a hit with audiences.

MIKE KELLY - An original " Comedian" who has appeared on numerous TV shows since. A micky taker, using off the cuff comments about the audience, coupled with stand up comedy.

MARTIN GOLD - Former impressionist, ultra clean after dinner comedian / speaker. Delivers his act without a trace of bad language, and proves that comedy is all about timing, yet is suitable for all audiences, whether young or old, all male, or mixed. Martin is regularly in talks about his own game show and is surely a star of the future.

LESLIE GIBSON - Impressionist and comedian. Leslie has taken the after dinner circuit by storm. A young comic from Liverpool, Leslie started out around 10 years ago as a impressionist. Years later, the act has developed into comedy and impressions, with his uncanny knack for portraying today soap stars a particular favourite.

BERNI FLINT - Comedian / Singer. Very popular corporate entertainer, with a string of hits to his name. Along the lines of Mike Harding.

IAN RICHARDS - A huge hit on golf events, Ian is a former cabaret comedian, who made the transition to After Dinner Speaker in 1990. A keen sportsman, he has been the chosen entertainer for many testimonial dinners, and is even capable of tailoring the speech to suit a particular brief if required.

IAN KEEBLE - Brilliant comedy mind reader, magician and after dinner speaker. An act combing comedy speaking and magic

PATRICK TANSEY - Another Irish speaker. Clean Irish humour, yet incorporating his infamous "This is your life" routine aimed at an unsuspected member of the audience.

MIKE CRAIG - Former comedy writer and TV producer. Has written for many of the great comedy stars of the past, and now retells those routines, including the famous "Box" routine. Spends most of his time on the cruise ships, with his very engaging personality.

JOHNNIE CASSON - Regarded by most of his peers as the finest comedy performers in the country. Appeared on Des O' Conner 10 times in five years, and is typical of traditional comedy, based around his Northern roots.

TIM VINE - He is a joke machine gun, rattling out one joke after another in quick succession. At full pelt Tim sprays out 10 jokes a minute. Keep the laughs short; he's got a lot to get through. Hosted his own sows 'Fluke', 'Whittle' and 'Housemates' and has guests on 'Des O'Conner', 'Jim Davidson Presents', 'Night Fever' and 'Stand Up Show'. Also a regular on the current Sketch Show on ITV.

DUGGIE BROWN - Former TV Comedian known for his Parrot sketch!. One of the finest after dinner comedians on the circuit, and now a popular actor, seen recently on Brookside.

VINCE EARLE - Ron Dixon in Brookside, and originally a stand up comedian. Very entertaining speaker laced with standup jokes and TV stories.

NORMAN COLLIER - Made his name in the 70s and 80s in numerous TV shows. Is known for his comedy routines and particularly the chicken routine.

JIM BOWEN - From TVs Bullseye and the Comedians. Former comedian, now speaker focusing on the amusing characters that have appeared on the TV show over the years. Very amusing.

KEVIN CONNELLY - Regarded as possibly the finest impressionist / after dinner entertainer in the business. As heard on Radio's Dead Ringers.

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