After Dinner SpeakersPaul Tonkinson is a UK stand-up comedian and presenter known for his high-energy style and decades of experience in live comedy, TV and radio.
Paul is a self-confessed professional northerner – and far worse, a Manchester United fan.
Tonkinson is a star of comedy in all its forms. Be it on stage, in character, or as a TV host, this man never fails to make you giggle.
Having made his name as the host of The Sunday Show, he took an even bigger step into the limelight when he replaced Johnny Vaughan briefly on The Big Breakfast.
Paul has been in the comedy game for quite a long time. Back in 1992, he was the winner of the Time Out New Act of the Year Award. He then completed the comedy double, winning Time Out’s Stand-Up Comic of the Year in 1997.
On stage, Paul leads his audience on a guided tour through the differences in male and female logic and can take the mickey out of almost every region in Britain and further afield.
Paul’s television work includes:
- The Sunday Show (BBC2)
- The Stand Up Show (BBC1)
- Comedy on the Road (US TV)
- MTV Hot: Presenter (MTV)
- The Big Breakfast: Presenter (CH4)
- Comic Relief Does Fame Academy (BBC 1)
- Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC 1)
Corporate Comedian:
As a popular corporate comedian, Paul Tonkinson has entertained clients including Tesco, GCU, Cable and Wireless, Heinz, BMW, Ford, and more.
Comedy Club appearances include:
Paul is a regular headliner at comedy clubs around the world, including UK gigs at The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, Banana Cabaret, Up the Creek, Last Laugh, Comedy Company and many independent clubs.
Overseas, Paul has performed for Combined Services Overseas (Iraq, Falklands, Afghanistan, Cyprus), Spain, Belgium, the Middle East & Far East. New Zealand Comedy Festival.
