Lou Conran is an award-winning comedian and sought-after host, renowned across the UK and international circuits for her quick wit, warm stage presence, and authoritative command of a room. Named Best Compere at the UK Comedy Awards, Lou is a widely respected MC and a regular voice on BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club, which she has presented since 2020. Ideal for award ceremonies, corporate events, comedy nights and live shows, Lou brings years of experience to the stage, keeping audiences engaged and events running smoothly.
An experienced and trusted corporate host, Lou has led high-profile internal events for major broadcasters, including the BBC and ITV, as well as flagship corporate functions such as the NatWest Annual Resourcing Event. Beyond the corporate sector, she is a regular host at major national festivals, including Latitude, Download, and Manchester Pride. She’s also a regular at Perth and Adelaide Fringe Festivals and performs internationally for Virgin and P&O Cruises.
Lou’s versatility is backed by years of experience on major live tours, having supported top-tier comedy talent including Sarah Millican, Joe Lycett, Russell Kane, John Bishop, and Lucy Beaumont. She is also a premier TV warm-up host, keeping live studio audiences engaged for hit shows such as Pointless, Countdown, The £100k Drop, Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back, and Loose Women.
As an actress and writer, Lou's screen credits include Sky’s hit comedy 'Brassic', Channel 4's 'First Dates Hotel', and Channel 5's 'Most Embarrassing TV Moments'. Outside of comedy, she is a proud advocate and regular speaker for the Saying Goodbye Charity, addressing sensitive topics such as baby loss with grace, empathy, and poise. Lou is also the co-host of the award-nominated 'Spit or Swallow' podcast alongside Sally-Anne Hayward, and a staple at the Edinburgh Festival with her critically acclaimed solo shows.
Professional, courteous, and highly adaptable, Lou runs a tight ship on stage. Her natural warmth, sharp humor, and "naughty-but-nice" charm make her an invaluable asset to any corporate event, guaranteeing a smooth, memorable, and high-energy function every time. To secure Lou for your next event, contact Champions Speakers today!
- 2025 - Toured her solo comedy show 'Gooch' across the UK
- 2024 - Completed a sell-out national tour with her stand-up comedy show 'Tangent'
- 2021 - Co-launched the award-nominated comedy podcast series 'Spit or Swallow' alongside fellow comedian Sally-Anne Hayward
- 2020 - Won the Comics' Comic Award for Best UK Compere
- 2017 - Named a finalist for Best Show at the Funny Women Awards for her Edinburgh Fringe production 'I Love Lou C'
- 2017 - Finalist in the English Comedian of the Year competition
- 2016 - Writer for the BBC Writers Room 'Comedy Room' program
- 2015 - Selected by Sarah Millican as the resident MC for her ongoing new material night 'The Playground'
How to hire Lou Conran
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Lou Conran 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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