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James Corden
Award-winning actor, writer and former late-night television host
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Celebrity & Entertainment · Film & Theatre
Celebrity & Entertainment Speakers for Film & Theatre
Celebrity and entertainment speakers booked for Film & Theatre events bring profile, warmth and reliable audience pull — useful when you need a memorable centrepiece or a confident host. The shortlist below is filtered to talent with a track record of landing in corporate rooms, not just famous names.
Look for talent with genuine experience in corporate settings — comedy and warmth that work on stage and on TV don't always translate. We pre-screen every speaker on our shortlist for this.
8 celebrity & entertainment speakers for Film & Theatre
MarqueeMichael Ball
A premier West End luminary and multi-award-winning recording artist
Musical TheatreSingingEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeRichard Ayoade
Lead Actor, Director and Television Presenter
ComedyTelevisionFilm DirectingUKView profile
HeadlineAkala
Award-Winning Musician, Best-Selling Author and Social Entrepreneur
RaceClassImperialismUKView profile
HeadlineArmando Iannucci
Award-Winning Satirist, Screenwriter and Master of Political Comedy
Television ComedyPolitical SatireFilm MakingUKView profile
HeadlineJames Nesbitt
Distinguished Northern Irish Actor and Accomplished Screen Legend
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EstablishedJason Bevan
Former Warner Bros. Creative Development Executive and Marketing Strategist
Branding & MarketingInnovationStrategyUKView profile
Rising ShowreelChris Cox
International Mentalist, Contemporary Magician and Creative Consultant
Mind ReadingEntertainmentPsychologyUKView profile
FAQ
Booking a celebrity & entertainment speaker for Film & Theatre
- What do celebrity speakers and hosts charge?
- Hugely variable. Established broadcasters and comedians £5k–£25k. Household names £25k–£75k+. Major international stars considerably more.
- Will the talent take a brief and rehearse?
- Yes, the professional ones treat corporate work seriously and will run a discovery call and (often) a tech rehearsal. Push back if you're getting resistance.
- Can the speaker host as well as deliver a keynote?
- Often — hosting and keynoting are usually separately quoted but can be combined. Useful for awards nights and gala dinners.
- Is there a no-controversy clause we should ask for?
- Yes — we negotiate appropriate content and behaviour clauses with every entertainment booking as standard.
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