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Comedian, writer & after-dinner speaker

Mike Gunn

Give corporate audiences a night to remember with Mike Gunn, stand-up comedian, awards host, and after-dinner speaker. Mike headlines The Comedy Store, supports the UK's biggest comics on tour, and ranks among the country's top ten stand-ups.

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Mike Gunn, Comedian | UK Stand-Up And Corporate Host
Mike Gunn

Mike Gunn

London, United Kingdom

Typical fee range

£2k–5k

This is an estimated fee range for local in-person events. Location and format affect the final fee.

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Mike Gunn's biography

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  • Named one of the top ten stand-ups in the country by The Independent
  • Regular headline performer at The Comedy Store London
  • Toured prisons and schools with Uncut, his recovery story
Mike Gunn is a British stand-up comedian, writer, presenter, actor, and voiceover artist known for his dark wit, sharp storytelling, and ability to push boundaries while remaining warm and engaging. Since performing his first gig in 1995, he has become one of the most respected names on the UK comedy circuit. Mike has headlined leading venues including The Comedy Store, The Glee Club, and The 99 Club. He has taken his act around the world, performing across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australasia, and at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where he completed a sell-out five-week season. His Edinburgh Festival shows, Good Grief and Uncut, earned widespread praise, with Uncut later touring treatment centres, prisons, and schools following support from the Arts Council. A familiar face on television, Mike is best known for Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and his appearances in Time Gentlemen Please. He has also appeared on Harry Hill's TV Burp, Celebrity Deal or No Deal, and Live At Jongleurs. Alongside his performing career, he has written for The Guardian, Time Out, The List, The 11 O'Clock Show, and Match of The Day Magazine. Praised by national critics and admired by audiences alike, Mike brings experience, intelligence, and effortless humour to every event, making him an outstanding choice for corporate audiences and live occasions.

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Why we recommend booking Mike

Mike combines dark wit, sharp storytelling, and boundary-pushing humour, backed by three decades of headline performances worldwide. With acclaimed Edinburgh and Melbourne shows, TV credits, and national press writing, he is a versatile, intelligent, and reliably engaging choice for corporate events and live audiences.

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How do I book Mike Gunn for my next event?
Email mike.gunn@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 Mike'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 Mike Gunn's stage presence like?
Mike Gunn delivers stand-up comedy built around sharp, narrative-driven storytelling, drawing on personal experience including themes of grief and recovery. His Edinburgh show Uncut, which toured prisons, treatment centres, and schools with Arts Council support, demonstrates a format that moves between dark subject matter and warm audience engagement.
What topics does Mike Gunn specialise in?
Mike Gunn performs stand-up comedy and after-dinner entertainment, with credits spanning corporate events, live venues, and touring productions including his Edinburgh Festival shows *Good Grief* and *Uncut*. He is best known for his appearance on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and has been named one of the top ten stand-ups in the country by The Independent.
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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