International comedy megastar, Hal Cruttenden has established himself as a versatile performer on the stand up scene. A credited actor and writer as well, Cruttenden’s talents are undeniable, and his reputation as a hilarious act spans continents and platforms, a testament to his global popularity. At events, Cruttenden can provide your every entertainment need. From humorous host, to stand out stand up act, Cruttenden is one of the best names in the business to secure your event success.
A regular performer at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Cruttenden was nominated for the Best Newcomer Award in 2002, during one of his first appearances. Revered for his live performances, Cruttenden has extensively toured the UK with five of his shows reaching sell out status dates, including: Chubster, The Tiny Rage Tour and Lively. Larger than life, and bold in his delivery, Cruttenden appeals to audiences of all demographics, leading him to be highly sought after for live comedy gigs across the world. From the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival to New Zealand Comedy Festival, Cruttenden has performed on every major comedy platform.
With an impeccable live reputation it wasn’t long before Cruttenden was requested for appearances on the small screen. With an enviable list of credits including: Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, and Would I Lie to You, Cruttenden has forged an illustrious career in comedy media. Able to have any audience in stitches with his relatable gags, the three-time Chortle Award nominee, is perfectly placed on panel shows, adding humour to the on screen dynamic.
Backed by his classic training from the renowned Central School of Speech and Drama, Cruttenden has also proven himself a talented actor and writer. Performing both the role of actor and writer in his sitcom ‘Hal’ the Radio 4 show was an instant hit, and led to further radio roles in Loose Ends, Act Your Age and Four at the Store. Diversifying into television, Cruttenden portfolio showcases parts in the likes of Eastenders and Kavanagh QC, further evidencing his versatility as a performer.
With decades of experience combining his comedy and acting talents with hosting and presenting roles, Hal Cruttenden is the act to handle all the entertainment needs at your event.
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"Hal Cruttenden was the perfect choice for our virtual corporate awards ceremony. He thoroughly entertained us, had us all in stitches whilst also expertly MC-ing the show without missing a beat. It’s hard to host a virtual event when you can’t see the audience, but Hal was extremely professional and I can assure you the internal feedback from our audience was glowing. Highly recommend!" - Sarah-Jane, Head of Communications, ManpowerGroup
"A quick note to say just how great Hal was at our event yesterday! Absolutely smashed it, had us all in stitches and I had some VERY positive comments about him from our audience including: great start to the show... proper laugh out loud, he is so funny great choice and I love Hal hilarious. Please let him know we thought he was great" - Sarah-Jane, Head of Communications, ManpowerGroup
"Hugely talented. He’s got something to say and he’ll make you laugh; a lot." - The Times
"Hal was great, he was very entertaining and enjoyed by all, maybe apart from the chap at the front of the room! (Who took some great jokes on the chin!) I would recommend Hal for future events!” - Alex, Shell Event (2017)
"He was absolutely fantastic and considering his prep for the event was less than 24 hours it showed what a consummate professional he was." - Steve, Heathrow
"The event went so well and Hal was amazing!" - Libbie, Marketing Coordinator, W Denis
- Host of The Rugby's On, on BT Sport
- Wrote and starred in Radio 4 sitcom Hal
- Five Sell Out Shows
- Appeared on the BBC's Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Would I lie to You? and well-known shows
- Performed at the Royal Variety Performance
- Three-time Chortle Award nominee