After Dinner SpeakersIan Irving is a leading Corporate Comedian and one of the most popular and sought-after entertainers on the After-Dinner Speaking circuit.
He can tailor his performance to suit the client’s requirements and has the ability and confidence to ensure that the client’s event runs smoothly and efficiently, and most importantly, that the guests are equally relaxed and entertained.
Ian Irving has become very popular, appearing around the world speaking alongside many other celebrity speakers including ex-Prime Minister John Major, MPs William Hague, Tony Banks, Steven Norris, and sporting legends such as Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Bobby Robson, Sir Henry Cooper, Alan Shearer, Ian Rush, Alan Ball, Martin O’Neil, Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Lennox Lewis, Frank Bruno, Matt Dawson, Alec Stewart, Graham Gooch, Phil Tufnell, Austin Healey and Ray Clemence, among many others…
Sport is a major part of Ian Irving’s life; his hobbies include Golf, Skiing, Football, Karate, and Cricket.
One of his many sporting achievements includes winning The Jimmy Tarbuck Golf Classic in Portugal and also The Russ Abbot Golf Classic – both major trophies in entertainment circles.
Golf is Ian Irving’s speciality, and he plays in many corporate events throughout the year.
Ian was the preferred choice to perform for the Variety Club Golf Classic in Mauritius, the Variety Club Sunshine Classic held at Wentworth, the Robert Sangster Celebrity Golf Classic held in Barbados, and the PGA Annual Lunch with Seve Ballesteros.
Ian Irving Golfing Speaker and Corporate Comedian
Ian Irving has the ability to incorporate sports-related material into an entertaining and amusing routine, which he has performed for the England & Australian rugby teams, West Indian & England Cricket teams, the Manchester United reunion dinner, Nottingham Forest 1980 European Cup Winners ‘ Cup reunion dinner, plus many other top sporting events around the country, all with great results.
He regularly appears at a variety of events varying in size, which can range from the large occasions at prestigious venues such as The Savoy, The Guildhall, Claridge’s and The Great Room, to more intimate venues such as The Ivy, as well as golfing venues St Andrews, Wentworth, The Belfry, Sunningdale, for which he is equally at home in all these settings.
Other attributes include hosting award ceremonies such as the Comedy Awards, Television & Radio Industries Awards, British Insurance Brokers Association Awards, Construction Marketing Awards, and National House Building Council Awards, as well as many private company events; he was also the top-billing cabaret for Lord Richard Attenborough’s 80th Birthday party.
With a reputation second to none, you can hire after-dinner speaker Ian Irving with confidence that your event will be a success.
