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Darren Harriott
Explore the nuances of race and identity through humor and personal stories with Darren Harriott, speaker, comedian, and writer.
Darren Harriott is a British stand-up comedian and the first Black British performer to be nominated for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award. He hails from Birmingham and currently resides in London. Before pursuing comedy, he worked as a security guard for over five years.
His debut show at the Edinburgh Festival, titled "Defiant," was successful enough to transfer to The Melbourne Festival and The Soho Theatre. In 2018, he toured the UK with "Visceral," followed by "Good Heart Yute" in 2019 and 2020.
Darren has received two nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Award. His television appearances include "Dancing on Ice," co-hosting "Love Island: Aftersun," and "Britain’s Best Takeaway" with Sara Cox. He has also featured in "British as Folk," hosted "Live at the Apollo," and appeared on "Dog Ate My Homework." He has been a team captain on four series of "Guessable" and is a regular on "Don’t Hate the Playaz."
In 2023, Darren's Edinburgh Fringe show "Roadman" received positive reviews, earning four stars from the Mail on Sunday, The Skinny, and EdFest Magazine. It was also named a "Pick of the Fringe" by The Guardian and The Evening Standard. He frequently co-hosts the comedy night "You Dress Funny" with Rachel Fairburn, where comedians perform in unusual costumes.
Darren's television credits extend to shows like "The Wheel," "Outsiders" on Dave, "The Last Leg," and "Backstage with Katherine Ryan." He has participated in various specials and competitions, including "All Star Games for Comic Relief," "Richard Osman’s House of Games," and "Celebrity Karaoke Club." His extensive TV work also includes appearances on "8 Out of 10 Cats," "The Apprentice: You’re Fired," and "Mock the Week."
On radio, Darren has produced two series for BBC Radio 4: "Black Label," which focused on his teenage years in gangs, and "Red Label," released in the summer of 2023. He has hosted "Newsjack Unplugged" and participated in the Radio 4 Summer Festival. His radio appearances include "The News Quiz," "The Now Show," and "Fighting Talk." He has also been featured on several podcasts, such as "Shame is Delicious" and "The Adam Buxton Podcast."
Darren is passionate about fitness and spends considerable time in the gym. He has a keen interest in fashion and is a fan of Kanye West, which he highlighted as his specialist subject on "Celebrity Mastermind." Additionally, he possesses extensive knowledge of boxing, mixed martial arts, and the World's Strongest Man competitions.
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To book Darren Harriott, email darren.harriott@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Darren's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Darren Harriott performs stand-up comedy drawn from personal experience, with shows structured around a central theme — such as Defiant, Visceral, Good Heart Yute, and Roadman — each touring nationally and, in the case of Defiant, internationally. His material covers race, identity, and his background growing up in Birmingham, including time spent in gangs, which he has also developed into the BBC Radio 4 series Black Label and Red Label.
Darren Harriott performs stand-up comedy and live hosting, with credits including Edinburgh Fringe runs (“Defiant,” “Visceral,” “Good Heart Yute,” “Roadman”) and comedy night co-hosting, suiting corporate and live entertainment events. He is the first Black British performer to be nominated for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award, with two nominations to his name.
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