Comedian, Compare and After Dinner Speaker

Barry Cryer has successfully combined two careers in show business - as a writer and performer. As a writer he has written for practically every top comedian - past and present - in the country, including Morecambe and Wise, Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Cooper, Kenny Everett, and many others. He has contributed to some of the top entertainment shows which have won many awards. As a performer he has appeared on practically every panel game on television and radio and has won the Sony Radio Award for Best Comedy Programme.

"The nicest man I have ever met...great personality and warmth" Client Services Manager, London Processing Centre

In detail

Barry Cryer was born in Leeds and educated at Grammar School and then University in Leeds. Whilst appearing in a university revue, he was offered a week at the famous City Varieties Theatre. While appearing there he was seen by a London agent and offered work in show business.

What he offers you

Barry is, without a doubt, one of the UK's most popular and most requested after dinner speakers. He has spoken many times at Wembley Stadium Cup Finals, International Celebrations, the Lords Taverners and for the Variety Club of Great Britain. He has even shared speaking duties with the Duke of Edinburgh at the Savoy Hotel in London.

How he presents

With his trademark razor sharp wit, Barry Cryer has gained a reputation as a brilliantly funny and immensely entertaining after dinner speaker.

Languages

He presents in English.

Want to know more?

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