Comedic writer and talented standup performer, Mark Dolan, is a star of the comedy circuit. The award-winning entertainer found fame on Balls of Steel and The Worlds and Me, where he travelled the globe to meet people from a wealth of backgrounds. In partnership with Amazon, his radio show, Mark Dolan’s VIP Lounge, was met with critical acclaim, and skyrocketed Mark’s international fame. As a global presenter, he has starred in programmes for the likes of Sky Atlantic, building Mark’s fanbase. He is the go-to corporate comedian, booked by the likes of Marie Curie and the UK Freelancer of the Year Awards to entertain guests.
It is Mark’s stand-up comedy that really set him apart from the crowd. In 2000, he reached the final of So You Think You’re Funny, a benchmark for up and coming comedians. Mark later performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, in an innovative and interactive one man show titled, I’m Here to Help! When booked for events, Mark’s stand-up comedy blows audiences away, while his professionalism and dependable talent makes him an obvious choice for event organisers. From charity fundraisers to corporate parties, his natural charm perfectly compliments a wealth of events.
In 2002, after performing The Richard Taylor Interviews at the Comedy Lab, Mark started to gain public recognition. From 2005 to 2008, he hosted Balls of Steel, a Channel 4 hit show. During the same period, he presented The Weekly Show, Channel 4’s radio show. Working closely with the channel kickstarted his career and set Mark on a trajectory for success. From More4’s The Last Word to Show Me the Funny and Later the Mad Bad Show on Channel 4, he quickly built a reputation for his wit and comedic talent.
Not content with dominating the stage and screen, he also released a Sunday Times bestselling book titled The World’s Most Extraordinary People and Me. He later published Do You Mind If I Put My Hand on It, to equal critical acclaim. Mark has travelled across the world with his show, entertaining audiences of all ages and demographics. With his recent tour Asking for a Friend taking the nation by storm in 2018, Mark is one of the most popular comedians available to book. In the same year, he was awarded the highly acclaimed Best Joke at the 2018 Dave Leicester Comedy Festival, a testament to Mark’s unbeatable talent.
How to hire Mark Dolan
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Mark Dolan for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Feedback from virtual events and webinars
During the Covid-19 pandemic and the temporary halt of live events, Mark was booked for a range of virtual events and webinars. Read his latest feedback from virtual events below.
"He was really great. We had so many tech issues - he saved the night. I couldn't have been more impressed by his professionalism and performance. Thanks again for all your help" - Eloise, Dentex Health
"Mark was fantastic! He was very engaging, great fun and all feedback has been fantastic." - Antonio, CAPITA
Feedback from in-person events
Mark is also booked for a range of in-person events, read his latest feedback below.
"The event went really well with both Mark and Faith. They both did an amazing job and were really well received by the attendees. Thank you for all your help with organising them" - Matilda, Events Administrator, Lloyds
"Mark Dolan was brilliant on Monday night! Everyone loved him, especially my husband" - Christina
"Amazing host for the evening and kept the audience thoroughly entertained. Great comic talent and read the room perfectly." - Chateau Impney
"Mark was a fantastic host of our product launch. He demonstrated fantastic knowledge and insight into our products and brand and we look forward to collaborating again with him in the future." - Samsung
"Mark did a fantastic job, everyone really enjoyed and I had many comments back about what a great act it was." - Imperial Tobacco
"The event was amazing and a complete success. I only wish I could book Mark for every event I do. He is an absolute pleasure to work with. He engaged totally with the guests and so very lovely. He did a brilliant set which was bespoke to the guests and it went down a storm." - Blacklist Management LTD
"Mark was an absolute hit, thank you. He worked the spirited audience very well with an excellent comedy piece before the awards and made a real difference throughout. You are quite right, he is a really top chap." - Yuno Juno Freelancer Awards
"Mark was a great choice, the audience had a great reaction and everyone was laughing. He’s an absolute delight to work with and great fun!" - Euromoney Private Banking Awards
"He was very well received by the audience and did a great job. Beyond this he was a real pleasure to work with, being warm, personable and accessible and engaged with the whole event and its team." - Daniel, OnBrand
"He was fabulous, the audience loved him - he had them eating out of his hands. He was such a nice person too who'd clearly done his homework on digital and tech." - Jane, Lincolnshire Live
"Mark was excellent in the lead up and on the night. He is a hugely talented professional and his performance on the night was a reflection of that. He was comfortable on stage, he was engaging and entertaining and was hugely supportive of Chemmy and they worked so well together. We would love to work with Mark again in any capacity." - Annie, Lex Generate Ltd.
"I just wanted to send a note to say how fantastic Mark was on Friday! We are absolutely delighted with how the evening went. Mark genuinely is such a nice chap and everyone warmed to him and the feedback that we have had has been 100% positive!" - Sofie, Ash Elite
"Mark was great, very entertaining, very well received and lovely to work with. He interacted very well with our VOG, Roger Tilling and they both made the evening a success. Thank you for assisting us, we will be back next year!" - Joanna, CITF
"He was absolutely outstanding! It went really well thank you." - Leanne, Informa Tech
We were blown away by Mark, he was such a lovely guy, really down to earth and friendly and went to a lot of trouble to drive hours in traffic to get to the event in Manchester! We thought he was extremely professional, his set was hilarious, well thought out brilliantly funny jokes which incorporated the whole room. We felt very lucky to have Mark who included the audience, making it a very special evening. Finishing with some karaoke, we were over the moon! We absolutely would recommend booking the very talented Mark Dolan for any event! - Alice, Agmhouse
- 2021 - Host of Tonight Live on GB News
- 2018 - Won Best Joke at the Dave Leicester Comedy Festival
- 2016 - Won Celebrity Come Dine With Me
- 2005 - Host of Channel 4 show Balls Of Steel
- 2000 - Reached the final of So You Think You Are Funny?
- Won Best Presenter at the NRTA Awards
- Presented The Last Word, the first show to be broadcast on More 4
- Presented Channel 4's The World’s …and Me
- Author of two Sunday Times Best Sellers
