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Paul Tonkinson
Bring world-class stand-up comedy to your event with Paul Tonkinson, double award-winning comedian and broadcaster. Paul mines the quiet absurdities of everyday life with sharp observational wit and physical comedy that swings from tender to riotous, bringing award-winning comedy to corporate and live audiences.
Paul Tonkinson is a stand-up comedian, television presenter, and author, whose sharp observational comedy and gift for physical performance have made him one of the most reliable headliners on the UK comedy circuit.
A double award-winning Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul has appeared on BBC One's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Comedy Central's The Comedy Store, and fronted television programmes including The Big Breakfast on Channel 4 and The Sunday Show on BBC2. His book 26.2 Miles to Happiness won the Daily Telegraph Sports Entertainment Book of the Year in 2022, and his podcast Running Commentary with Rob Deering has surpassed two million downloads.
Known for his physical comedy, sharp impressions, and relatable observations on family life and everyday experiences, Paul combines warmth with infectious energy. He has performed at the Montreal Just For Laughs festival, hosting the Brit-com Gala, and supported Michael McIntyre on arena tours across the UK, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia. Together with podcast co-host Rob Deering, he offers Running Commentary corporate days, blending motivational insights with an interactive, team-building session.
With decades of experience and a remarkable ability to connect with audiences, Paul is a superb choice for corporate events and live occasions.
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To book Paul Tonkinson, email paul.tonkinson@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 Paul'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.
Paul Tonkinson delivers stand-up sets built around observational comedy, drawing on physical performance, impressions, and material rooted in family life and everyday experiences. For corporate events, he also offers Running Commentary days alongside podcast co-host Rob Deering, combining motivational content with an interactive team-building format.
Paul Tonkinson performs stand-up comedy, corporate event hosting, and after-dinner entertainment, and also offers interactive running-themed team-building sessions with co-host Rob Deering suited to corporate audiences. He is a double Time Out Comedian of the Year whose television credits include BBC One's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Channel 4's The Big Breakfast, and whose book 26.2 Miles to Happiness won the Daily Telegraph Sports Entertainment Book of the Year in 2022.
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