Keynote speaker
Christopher Macarthur-BoydAward-Nominated Scottish Stand-up and Television Personality
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Risingup to £5k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Christopher Macarthur-Boyd
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd is a leading voice in Scottish comedy, widely recognised for his appearances on television and radio. He co-starred in two series of BBC Scotland’s youth-focused programme Up For It and has featured in The Comedy Underground and Scotland Made Me. A versatile performer, he is a regular contributor to the topical comedy show Breaking The News and has made notable guest appearances on BBC Radio 4’s Fred at The Stand and the BBC Sounds series Russell Kane’s Evil Genius.
Beyond his performance work, Macarthur-Boyd is an accomplished writer for major national comedy programmes. His credits include contributing material for the hit series 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Late Night Mash, and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order. On screen, he has showcased his stand-up craft on Comedy Central Live, solidifying his reputation as one of the most consistent and sharp-witted acts on the contemporary circuit.
Audiences also connect with him through the popular podcast Enjoy An Album, which he co-hosts with Liam Withnail to review the most significant records in music history. He is frequently booked for his natural charisma and refined observational style, making him a dependable choice for events seeking high-quality comedic talent with broad appeal.
On stage, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd is best known for talks on Comedy and Stand-up. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Their work resonates with leaders across Comedy and Entertainment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer and After Dinner Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in UK, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Christopher Macarthur-Boyd would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Christopher Macarthur-Boyd?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Christopher's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Christopher Macarthur-Boyd cost to book?
- Christopher Macarthur-Boyd sits in our Rising fee tier (up to £5k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Christopher Macarthur-Boyd speak on?
- Christopher speaks on Comedy, Stand-up.
- What languages does Christopher Macarthur-Boyd present in?
- Christopher presents in English.
- Where is Christopher Macarthur-Boyd based?
- Christopher is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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