Actor, singer and television presenter, Shane Richie is a man of many talents. Highly regarded for his personable nature and entertaining act, Shane is now a sought after events host and celebrity figure, available to book for a wide range of events. Most notably, Shane played the character of Alfie Moon in EastEnders, from 2002 to 2019 on and off. A humorous, likeable character, his talented performance and millions of fans kept Shane coming back to the show. Additionally, he took part in a spin-off show entitled Redwater in 2015.
Shane initially found fame as an onstage performer, and in his youth, he worked as a bluecoat entertainer at Pontins holiday camp, where he entertained thousands of families a year. From there, his comedy skills flourished as a stand-up entertainer – Shane was even nominated for Best New Stand-Up at the British Comedy Awards.
Taking to the television screen, he regularly appeared on Jameson Tonight, before featuring as a comic on BBC One’s sketch show, Up To Something! in 1990. Due to his decades of television appearances, Shane is a popular event host for events nationwide, with audiences eager to witness one of the celebrity greats of comedy and acting. Shane’s comedy style is charismatic, witty and suitable for all ages, making him the perfect addition to all events.
Shane quickly became a fan favourite and was given his own show entitled The Shane Richie Experience, in 1995. From there he starred in ITV’s The Good Samaritan in 2007, Don’t Forget The Lyrics! in 2008, Reflex in 2014 and Benidorm in 2015. Since leaving EastEnders, Alfie has had great success with his Channel Five show ‘Caravanning with Shane Ritchie’ where he travels around British holiday resorts.
Furthermore, you can catch Alfie in the five-star production of ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ 2020 tour, which has been performing in the West End to sold-out audiences. Most recently, Shane has been sought to appear in the 2020 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! As a celebrity figure and events host, Shane is the perfect choice. His charisma, talent and recognisability; speak for him, as he boasts millions of loyal fans who have followed his career for decades.
How to hire Shane Richie
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Shane Richie 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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