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Dawn French
Comedy
Event Entertainment
Book Dawn French for your next event to captivate your audience with her unparalleled wit and charm. As a BAFTA Fellow and comedy icon, she brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective that will leave a lasting impression.
Celebrity
Author
Comedian
Dawn French is a comedian, actress, and writer. She is known as the 'French' half of the comedy duo French and Saunders and an original member of The Comic Strip. She has significantly influenced British comedy and was recently awarded a BAFTA Fellowship for her contributions. Dawn began her career in the early 1980s with The Comic Strip, a pioneering comedy group that produced innovative sketches and films.
Her partnership with Jennifer Saunders in "French and Saunders" became iconic, uniquely blending satire and character comedy. Their work is celebrated for its clever writing and memorable performances. In addition to sketch comedy, Dawn has appeared in various television series and films, showcasing her versatility. She starred in the popular sitcom "The Vicar of Dibley," which further solidified her status in British entertainment.
Dawn has also authored several books, sharing her experiences and insights. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, reflecting her influence and popularity. The BAFTA Fellowship recognises her outstanding contribution to television and film. Dawn continues to engage with audiences through her performances and writing, remaining a beloved figure in the comedy world. Her work has inspired many and left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
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Email dawn.french@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 Dawn's availability and fees. 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 a bit about your audience.
Dawn French performs as a stand-up comedian and character comedy specialist, drawing on decades of sketch and satirical work developed through her partnership with Jennifer Saunders and her time with The Comic Strip. Her live engagements reflect a blend of observational humour and character-driven performance, underpinned by the writing sensibility that earned her a BAFTA Fellowship.
Dawn French is available for stand-up, after-dinner, and live performance formats, suited to corporate and gala audiences. She received a BAFTA Fellowship in recognition of her contribution to television and film, built across decades as one half of French and Saunders and as an original member of The Comic Strip.
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The typical fee range is the speaker's standard in-person fee in their home market, shown in their local currency. It moves with format, location, date and session length: virtual sessions and shorter slots usually cost less, while international travel and peak dates cost more. Send your brief to PepTalk and the team will confirm the exact fee in your currency.
Not all of them, and it makes no difference to your booking. PepTalk's network of 15,000+ speakers covers talent the team works with directly alongside speakers represented by agents and agencies worldwide. PepTalk approaches the speaker, negotiates the fee and handles contracting either way.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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