Keynote speaker
Rhys JamesVersatile British Comedian, Broadcaster, and Accomplished Scriptwriter
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Established£5k – £10k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Rhys James
Rhys James is a prominent figure in British comedy, widely recognised for his regular appearances on BBC Two's Mock The Week and his performances on Live At The Apollo. Since beginning his stand-up career as a student at Manchester University, he has developed into a refined solo performer with six critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows to his name. His television portfolio includes prominent slots on Roast Battle, A League of Their Own, and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central.
Deeply integrated into the world of sports media, he spent two years hosting Top 10 Football F**k Ups for the Football Republic and contributed the Rhys's Pieces segment to BBC2’s The Premier League Show. His expertise extends to radio and digital platforms, where he has fronted several BBC Radio 4 series and currently co-hosts the Fit & Proper podcast. Beyond broadcasting, he is an accomplished author, recently publishing his first book titled You’ll Like It When You Get There in 2025.
Known for his sharp wit and high-energy delivery, he has expanded his reach with successful nationwide tours and international television appearances on The Great American Joke Off. Clients book him for his ability to engage diverse contemporary audiences with a sophisticated mix of topical humour and polished storytelling.
On stage, Rhys James is best known for talks on Comedy and Entertainment. 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, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Rhys James is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer and Presenter & Awards Host, 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, Rhys James 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 Rhys James would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Rhys James?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Rhys's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Rhys James cost to book?
- Rhys James sits in our Established fee tier (£5k – £10k 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 Rhys James speak on?
- Rhys speaks on Comedy, Entertainment.
- What languages does Rhys James present in?
- Rhys presents in English.
- Where is Rhys James based?
- Rhys is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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