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Award-winning British-Lebanese comedian

Esther Manito

Bring sharp, relatable comedy to your event with Esther Manito, award-winning stand-up comedian and corporate entertainer. Esther performs stand-up, hosting, and after-dinner sets on identity, family, and modern life, winning Best Headliner at the 2026 Chortle Awards.

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Esther Manito, Comedian | Award-Winning UK Stand-Up
Esther Manito

Esther Manito

London, United Kingdom

Typical fee range

£2k–5k

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Esther Manito's biography

At a glance

  • Award-winning British Lebanese stand-up comedian
  • Best Headliner at the 2026 Chortle Awards
  • Seen on Live at the Apollo, ITV, and Dave
Esther Manito is a British-Lebanese stand-up comedian from Essex whose comedy cuts through identity, race, and motherhood with precision and wit. She won Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2021 for her solo show #NotAllMen and Best Headliner at the 2026 Chortle Awards, cementing her place at the top of the UK circuit. Her television credits include BBC Two's Live at the Apollo and ITV's The Stand Up Sketch Show, and she has been heard across BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Esther builds her sets around her experience as an Arab Essex woman, dismantling stereotypes from the inside out. Her material is rooted in real life, moving between sharp political observation and personal storytelling with ease. She was the first female comedian to perform at Dubai Opera House and has been nominated for Arab Woman of the Year and Asian Woman of the Year, reflecting the breadth of her reach and relevance. Audiences leave her shows having laughed hard and thought harder. Esther creates a room where people feel seen, challenged, and genuinely entertained, often all at once. Book Esther Manito for a set that will stay with your audience long after the laughter fades.

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Why we recommend booking Esther

Esther arrives with a 2026 Chortle Award for Best Headliner, a Live at the Apollo credit, and years opening for names like Jo Brand and Al Murray, alongside regular corporate work. Book Esther for your next event and give your audience a performance to remember.

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How do I book Esther Manito for my next event?
Email esther.manito@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 Esther'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.
What is Esther Manito's stage presence like?
Esther Manito performs stand-up sets built around her identity as an Arab Essex woman, moving between sharp political observation and personal storytelling drawn from real life. Her format is a solo narrative set that dismantles cultural stereotypes from the inside, grounded in material that has been developed across award-winning full-length shows such as #NotAllMen.
What topics does Esther Manito specialise in?
Esther Manito performs stand-up comedy for live audiences and corporate or festival events, with material centred on identity, race, and motherhood. She won Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2021 for her solo show #NotAllMen and Best Headliner at the 2026 Chortle Awards, with television credits including BBC Two's Live at the Apollo and ITV's The Stand Up Sketch Show.
What does 'typical fee range' mean?

Speaker fees vary based on factors like event location, format, and availability. The 'typical fee range' figure gives you a baseline of someone's local, in-person rate sits, and we'll confirm the exact fee when you get in touch.

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