Hilarious comedian and comedic writer, Holly Walsh, burst onto the scene in 2006 when she was headhunted by Frank Skinner for Avalon Entertainment's Frank Skinner's Skateboarding Dog. An award-winning stand-up comedian, she has performed on some of the most prestigious stages across the world, including at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Holly is more than just an entertainer, she also plays a direct role in the British comedy industry as the founder of Popcorn Comedy and writer on Channel 4's TNT Show. If your event requires a corporate entertainer, then look no further.
Holly started her career reading History of Art at the University of Cambridge. While working in small East London art galleries, she attended a comedy writing class - this experience sparked her love of comedy. Holly immediately enjoyed critical acclaim, and was the runner-up in AmusedMoose LaughOff 2006 on the Edinburgh Fringe. Three years later she found herself hosting the competition alongside Jack Whitehall, a credit to Holly's immediate success.
In 2009, Holly made her radio debut, writing and appearing BBC Radio 4's The Now Show. As a cross-platform comedic influencer, she is also a contributor to the hilarious podcast Answer Me This! - audiences who witness Holly perform live will instantly recognise her from her many media appearances. Following her first solo show, Holly was nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Best Newcomer Award. Inspired by her personal experiences, including breaking her arm in the Worthing Birdman Competition. Many comedy critics raved about her wit and charm.
The co-writer of Dead Boss is no stranger to the British screen, having performed on Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You? and 8 Out of 10 Cats. She is regular at some of the most prominent comedy clubs in the UK, as well as countless corporate events, making Holly one of the relevant and topical comedians available to book.
How to hire Holly Walsh
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Holly Walsh 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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"Holly was brilliant and we’ve received lots of great feedback. We were really impressed with how she tailored her set to the aviation theme and the Venn Diagrams were fab. In particular, I’m told that the Heathrow CEO found the Heathrow joke very funny." – Airport Operators Association