
Keynote speaker
Frankie BoyleBold and incisive Scottish comedian known for his fearless social commentary
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Headline£10k – £25k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Frankie Boyle
Frankie Boyle is a renowned Scottish comedian and writer who has spent decades pushing the limits of mainstream comedy. He first gained national fame as a foundational member of the Mock the Week panel, where his acerbic wit and dark humour earned him a reputation as the show's most uncompromising voice. Beyond his panel show success, he has headlined multiple stand-up specials and created his own television projects, including the sketch show Tramadol Nights and the long-running BBC Two topical chat programme, Frankie Boyle's New World Order.
Known for a rapid-fire delivery style, Boyle provides sharp-edged observations on contemporary politics, celebrity culture and the complexities of modern society. His career spans appearances on prestigious platforms such as Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. Recently, he has further showcased his range by presenting the BBC series Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland and continuing his work as a prolific writer and live performer.
Audiences seek out Frankie Boyle for his unique ability to deconstruct current events with absolute honesty and a confrontational, high-energy stage presence. He remains a top-tier choice for those looking for a speaker who provides an unfiltered and intellectually rigorous perspective on the world today.
On stage, Frankie Boyle is best known for talks on Comedy, Society, Politics and Celebrity Culture. 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.
Frankie Boyle 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, Frankie Boyle 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 Frankie Boyle would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Frankie Boyle?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Frankie's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Frankie Boyle cost to book?
- Frankie Boyle sits in our Headline fee tier (£10k – £25k 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 Frankie Boyle speak on?
- Frankie speaks on Comedy, Society, Politics, Celebrity Culture.
- What languages does Frankie Boyle present in?
- Frankie presents in English.
- Where is Frankie Boyle based?
- Frankie is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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