Alun Cochrane is a talented comedian who exemplifies the iconic humour of his home country as a stand-up performer. The award-winning comic has performed live across the UK and appeared in humorous panel series for over 15 years, a testament to his adaptability and creative content. A continually rising star of the comedy circuit, Alun’s routines are ever-evolving and when booked for events as the all-star entertainer for the evening, he effortlessly creates a bespoke set for each client. With such vast audience appeal, Alun is perfectly placed to act as the hilarious host for our event, or take centre stage, no matter the requirements, Alun’s quick wit and charm guarantee a positive impact.
From Never Mind the Buzzcocks to Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You to 8 Out of 10 Cats, Alun has appeared on every major comedy show, on numerous occasions, repeatedly hailed as a highlight of the episode. Most impressive of Alun is his ability to thrive in any environment, as is evident in the comprehensive radio credits he has amassed, like The Comedy Club, through to his repeated appearances at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A talented comic in every capacity, Alun is currently co-hosting The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, where he was part of the winning cast of the Best Entertainment Programme Sony Award in 2011. With such an accomplished career, it’s no surprise Alun has been highly sought after to repeat the success of his stand-up tour ‘Alun Cochrane: A Show With a Man In It’ at private events, as the evening entertainment.
Having amassed such an impressive public platform, across outlets, Alun has transitioned into acting, taking on a number of roles over the course of his career. Often bringing the same timely one liners and sharp wit to the characters he’s portraying, Alun’s acting work has seen him star in the likes of Trying Again, Coronation Street and Boomers. Equally versatile in his acting gigs, Alun has gained a reputation as a talented performer, no matter the occasion.
Through each of his ventures, evident is Alun’s ability to convey an engaging, and exciting story, with all the highs, lows and punchlines you’d expect from an award-winning stand-up. Named the Best Breakthrough Act and Best Compère at the Chortle Awards, Alun is perfectly placed to take the lead on your occasion. Be it a comic host to keep the event moving, or the star of the show, Alun is guaranteed to excel in any role.
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Alun Cochrane received a 4 star rating across 5 events in 2023
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"Alun Cochrane, a Scottish-born comedian, brilliantly showcases his home country's iconic humour. His award-winning, adaptable comedy, honed over 15 years, shines in both live performances and panel shows. Alun's bespoke routines and quick wit make him an exceptional choice for any event, guaranteeing laughter and a positive atmosphere."
How to hire Alun Cochrane
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Alun Cochrane 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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Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Cochrane's on-stage persona is allied to a real craft and creativity in his writing, yielding results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big belly laughs on a night out" - The Guardian
"Alun Cochrane's ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal" - Chortle
"Rarely have such random musings been elevated to this level of hilarious artistry" - The Scotsman
"A master storyteller, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline" - Metro
"He was very exacting and professional. Helpful with the unique elements of our awards show and keen to get things right for us"- Noble House Media Ltd
"Comedian Alun Cochrane delighted guests with a fantastic stand up set, including an ode to his experiences of the office products world which had the audience in stitches. Cochrane also served as compère for the evening, doing so with flair and professionalism, keeping the audience entertained throughout" - The BOSS Awards
"The client loved Alun and would not hesitate to recommend him. They said he was easy to work with, and had taken an interest in the audience and what/who they represent" - The BOSS Awards
"Alun was brilliant! He went down really well and got through the awards in record time. It was a pleasure to have him host the event" - Mother & Baby Awards
"Just a quickie to say thanks for you help with Alun's booking. He went down very well and we had a lot of positive feedback. He was very funny!" - Commodity Business Awards
"Alun was absolutely brilliant! Exactly what we wanted. He gauged the room perfectly and everyone loved him... He picked up on a lot of things that happen a lot to us and played along with them, for e.g. people not understanding what we do, so just saying we work with soil etc, making it funny and pertinent. Very clever. I would highly recommend him" - ITM Soil Summer Ball
"Alun was a pleasure to work with in the lead up to and on the evening of our event. The audience were captivated during his ad-lib and only had good things to say about the host for the evening. He made the somewhat mundane subject area light hearted and funny without drawing away too much from the content. We had a bit of a technical malfunction and Alun was able to think quick on his event and get us through it quite painlessly. All in all a very funny evening with Alun who was professional and such an easy going host" - Pipa Awards
"I’ve seen comedians before, but Alun took the night to a whole new level, to the point where I almost wanted him to stop because my sides hurt so much from laughing" - Petplan Awards
"I couldn't recommend Alun highly enough. He warmed the audience up nicely with an astutely judged and topical routine before delivering the awards with aplomb. He also managed to control the audience as the awards were being handed out, which is no mean feat" - Editor of Lighting Design Magazine, Lighting Design Awards
"I have had GREAT feedback from the event Alun did for me - one person even said they nearly wet themselves!!!!" - Parliament Communications, for Novartis
"Alun was beyond brilliant" - Cohesion Ltd
"You were a pleasure to work with and it went really well" - ALMR
"Just a quick note to express my appreciation for your efforts at last night’s Cooling Awards. My ideal presenter is a) funny, b) works with the crowd and c) is in command of the Awards bit, which is always a long stretch. You certainly delivered all that for us in spades last night and I really appreciated the way in which you moved the Awards on smartly but kept it funny. Thanks for giving my crowd a great time and for making it a memorable night" - Upstage
"Alun was ideal for the audience and exceeded expectations and objectives. Alun checked the guestlist and personalised his set to some of the companies present - the audience loved this!" - RAC Magazine
"Alun took the role seriously and was well prepared. He was very keen to get the right tone and to make a success of his contribution to the evening. His presentation of the awards was slick, but amusing as well, a good combination. All in all, a good choice and good value for money. Audience reaction was very positive…. Alun held their attention - (which has not always been easy to do in previous years). No negative feedback received at all and we have had some feedback that it worked better than last year" - Press Association
"Perfect. Alun exceeded expectations, the audience loved him" - Upstage
- 2023 - Host of the MRW National Recycling Awards
- 2021 - Starred in "Alun Cochrane: Centrist Dad?"
- 2017 - Starred in "Hospital People"
- 2016 - Toured with his show "Alun Cochrane: A Show With a Man In It"
- 2015 - Starred in "A Gert Lush Christmas"
- 2013 - Star of "Alun Cochrane's Fun House" on BBC Radio 4
- 2012 - Nominated for the Best Newcomer Arqiva Award
- 2012 - Nominated for the Sony Award for Best Entertainment Programme
- 2012 - Toured with his show "Alun Cochrane: Moments of Alun"
- 2011 - Presenter of "The Frank Skinner Show" on Absolute Radio
- 2011 - Winner of the Sony Award for Best Entertainment Programme
- 2010 - Support act on "Dave's One Night Stand"
- 2006 - Performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his show "Introducing an Introduction to Alun Cochrane's Imagination"
- 2006 - Appeared on "Have I Got News For You"
- 2005 - Appeared on "Never Mind the Buzzcocks"
- 2005 - Performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his show "Comedy With Sad Bits"
- 2004 - Performed his first Edinburgh Festival Fringe show "My Favourite Word in My Best Stories"
- Nominated for Best Newcomer at the Perrier Awards
- Winner of Chortle Awards for Best Breakthrough Act & Best Compere
