After Dinner SpeakersAlun Cochrane is an award-winning stand-up comedian. Alun is a very popular choice for corporate after-dinner entertainment, bringing intelligent, warm, and effortlessly funny stand-up to events across the UK and internationally.
Known for his distinctive voice and sharply observed humour, Alun delivers performances that strike the perfect balance between sophistication and laugh-out-loud comedy.
A highly experienced comedian and presenter, Alun Cochrane has appeared on several television programmes, including Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s Good News, Mock The Week, Dave’s One Night Stand, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Have I Got News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats.
Furthermore, Alun co-hosted The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, earning a 2012 Arqiva Award nomination for Best Newcomer. The show also won a Sony Award for Best Entertainment Programme in 2011 and was nominated again in 2012. He is also a regular on BBC Radio 4’s The Comedy Club.
His other radio credits include The Now Show, Just A Minute, Dilemma, Loose Ends, Lee Mack and Friends, and Listomania. He also wrote and starred in his own Radio 4 series, Alun Cochrane’s Fun House.
A Perrier Award Best Newcomer nominee, Alun has won Chortle Awards for Best Breakthrough Act and Best Compere, along with recognition from the Writers’ Guild Awards for Comedy.
On tour, he has enjoyed repeated success at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK, with shows including Moments of Alun, Me Neither, and A Show With a Man In It.
As a comedy speaker for corporate events, conferences, and awards nights, Alun blends sharp observational humour with playful curiosity, making him the ideal choice for audiences who appreciate clever, engaging comedy without losing the fun.
Known for his observation humour, dry wit and sharp one-liners, Alun Cochrane connects with diverse audiences, from corporate clients and professional organisations to festival crowds and private events.
If you’re looking to hire a comedy speaker who is original, engaging, and guaranteed to leave a lasting impression, Alun Cochrane delivers a performance that is both smart and genuinely laugh-out-loud funny!
