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Ian Stone
Ian Stone helps organisations turn corporate events into memorable, laugh-out-loud occasions, blending sharp political satire with sports and pop-culture wit. A stand-up comedian, broadcaster, and awards host, ranked one of Britain's top ten stand-ups by The Independent.
Ian Stone is a British stand-up comedian, broadcaster, and writer ranked among the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent for his sharp political satire and self-deprecating wit.
He hosts Handbrake Off podcast for The Athletic, appears regularly on Fighting Talk and TalkSport, and presented The Football's On for BT Sport. His 2023 Edinburgh Fringe show won a Spirit of the Fringe award, and his 2020 book, To Be Someone, is now in its fifth reprint.
Ian's stand-up turns topical news and everyday frustration into material that lands with any crowd, while years of hosting awards ceremonies and sporting dinners, including a Gareth Southgate lunch at London's Grosvenor House Hotel, have sharpened his instinct for reading a room. He has performed for troops stationed in Afghanistan and was the first British comedian to perform in Moscow.
Whether he's headlining his national tour, working a packed awards dinner, or steering a corporate dinner from the mic, Ian's material is built to fit the room, giving guests plenty to talk about long after the night ends. Book him for stand-up or event hosting that pairs national comedy credentials with a genuine feel for any audience.
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To book Ian Stone, email ian.stone@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 Ian'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.
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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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