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Jon Culshaw

Elevate your event with the captivating humor and insight of Jon Culshaw, speaker, impressionist, and entertainer.

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Jon Culshaw, Comedian | Impressionist, Actor, Speaker
Jon Culshaw

Jon Culshaw

London, United Kingdom

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Jon Culshaw's biography

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  • Leading British impressionist and actor
  • Founding member of Dead Ringers
  • Acclaimed for portraying David Bowie
Jon Culshaw is one of Britain’s leading impressionists and an accomplished actor, presenter, and speaker. He is a founding member of the BBC Radio 4 satire show Dead Ringers, which has been on air for over 20 years and includes seven series on BBC 2. His mimicry has appeared in various programmes, such as Spitting Image, The Secret World, and The Graham Norton Show. He co-hosted three series of The Impressions Show with Debra Stephenson and has been a guest on current affairs programmes like The Now Show and This Week. Jon received acclaim for portraying David Bowie in the BBC World Service drama ‘The Final Take – Bowie in the Studio’ and played Alan Whicker in the audio play ‘The Other Side of the World.’ He has lent his voice to several Doctor Who audio dramas and voices characters in Thunderbirds audio adventures. Jon has completed four runs of his UK tour, The Great British Take Off, featuring unscripted comedy. He is also an experienced after-dinner speaker and has hosted numerous events. In December 2021, he released his first single, ‘This Time in Between,’ which reached number 22 on the UK iTunes chart. Contact the PepTalk team today for fee information and an availability check.

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Book Jon Culshaw to energise your event with his unparalleled wit and impressionist talent. His unique blend of comedy and insight will engage your audience, leaving them entertained and inspired. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your occasion!

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Jon was excellent, he hit a perfect level with our audience. We hope to be able to book him again soon

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He added perfectly timed impressions and comedy to the evening and we've already had lots of positive feedback from attendees on the night.

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How do I book Jon Culshaw for my next event?
Email jon.culshaw@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 Jon'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 Jon Culshaw's stage presence like?
Jon Culshaw performs live impressions and character-based comedy, drawing on a repertoire built across television, radio, and stage. His touring show, The Great British Take Off, uses an unscripted format, allowing the performance to respond to the room in real time.
What topics does Jon Culshaw specialise in?
Jon Culshaw performs impressionist stand-up, after-dinner speaking, and live event hosting, with his touring show The Great British Take Off built around unscripted comedy. He is a founding member of BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers, which has run for over 20 years across radio and seven television series on BBC Two.
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