Hailed as Britain’s leading after-dinner speaker, Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan is a legend of the circuit. Having been a passionate sports follower and player for his entire life, Bob has gained a reputation as one of the most prominent entertainers and event hosts to attend the industry’s engagements. Furthermore, Bob’s larger than life personality and traditional British humour has seen him tour the world as an after-dinner speaker with audiences revelling in his iconic performances and he has received the Benedictine After-Dinner Speaker of the Year award. With an established professional background in PR and further talents as a radio presenter, Bob knows how to charm an audience and secure the success of any event he attends.
As the first after-dinner speaker to receive an MBE from HM the Queen, Bob’s position as a top-class entertainer is undeniable. Making his debut speech in 1967, Bob never looked back and turned professional in 1980 following such a unanimously positive response. Injecting humour, professional anecdotes and his passion for sports into every event he attends, Bob’s reputation has seen him travel as far as Singapore, Bahrain and even toured Australia three times, thanks to his exceptional talents as an after-dinner speaker. Bob’s skills on the stage, whether he be booked as a speaker, host or entertainer, have made him one of the most popular sports speakers on the circuit, to date appearing at events for every county cricket club, 77 Premier and Football League Clubs and over 100 rugby and golf clubs.
An accomplished professional in the corporate sector, prior to embarking on his entertaining career, Bob proved himself equally successful in PR and journalism, experiences which have supported his high profile speaking. From PR Director of European Ferries Plc to being made Deputy Editor of a travel magazine and contributing to the Football League Paper, Bob’s expertise is evident. Since gaining prominence as an international after-dinner speaker, Bob has become a regular figure in the media, appearing on Countdown, and previously presenting Six O Six on BBC Radio 5.
Despite such success across at least nine different disciplines, Bob’s unwavering passion for sports has led much of his endeavours. Having participated in all manner of games, cricket and football remain the favourites for Bob, who has long supported The Lord’s Taverners charity as a trustee. In 2013 he was announced as the President of Kent Cricket Club, only the second entertainer to hold such a role for a county cricket club. For the best in the business, and a safe pair of hands at your event, look no further than the extraordinary talent that is Bob Bevan.
"Thank you for providing a thoroughly entertaining after dinner. It was truly enjoyable, funny, current. I would not hesitate to recommend you to others." - Nikki, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment
- 2016 - Inducted as the King Rat of the Grand Order of Water Rats entertainment charity
- 2014 - Appointed as the President of the National Sporting Club
- 2013 - Elected as the first entertainer to serve as the President of Kent County Cricket Club
- 2004 - Awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for his charitable services through after-dinner speaking
- 2001 - Performed as a headline host in front of 5,000 people at the Royal Albert Hall Tribute Band Concert
- 1999 - Made his record-setting appearances at the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year Awards
- 1986 - Launched his first international comedy tour of Australia
- 1980 - Turned fully professional as a comedian and speaker following his breakthrough performance at the Footballer of the Year Dinner
- 1967 - Delivered his official debut after-dinner speech, initiating his long-standing entertainment circuit career
How to hire Bob Bevan
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Bob Bevan 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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