James Dowdeswell is an industry-leading comedian and event MC, best known for his popular solo show ‘Beers of a Clown’. With over 20 years of professional industry experience behind him, he has gained the opportunity to appear on numerous TV shows to date, including Russell Howard's Good News, Extras, and the World Cup Round Up for Sky Sports. Now known as the Craft Beer Comedian, his solo stand-up show on beer and wine is a popular choice for corporate events and venues opening their doors to new clients. When looking to hire a captivating comedian for your upcoming events, look no further than James today.
Entering the spotlight after winning the Jongleurs New Act of the Year Award in 2000, James has gained the opportunity to perform across the globe from Shanghai to Slovakia, and Malta to Melbourne. Gaining recognition for his shows both live and on television, he has appeared on Edinburgh and Beyond, Celebrity Deal or No Deal with Jimmy Carr, the Olympics Greatest Moments, The World Stand Up, alongside many more. Admired for his comedy being off the cuff and clean, his presence at events of all kinds has become incredibly popular.
An inspiration to audiences globally, James has become the proud author of The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs. After being published in 2018, it was nominated for The Guild of British Beer Writers Award for The Long Live the Local Award for Best Book on Pubs 2019. Alongside this, it was also selected as one of the best Christmas books by a comedian in The London Evening Standard. Having become an award-winning Craft Beer Comedian, James now hosts a beer and wine-tasting comedy experience across the UK, a great promotional tool for alcohol makers looking to launch a new product or venue.
A leading authority in his field, James Dowdeswell is now highly sought-after to attend all kinds of comedic events internationally. Having entertained clients such as Microsoft, Skype, the JD Sports Annual Conference, and the Teachers Union Annual Conference, his razor-sharp crowd work is truly one-of-a-kind throughout the industry. When looking to hire an incredibly talented and versatile comedian to attend your future events, do not hesitate to hire James today.
Books
The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian stands up for pubs
How to hire James Dowdeswell
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring James Dowdeswell for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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- 2023 - Created the popular solo show ‘Beers of a Clown’
- 2019 - Nominated for The Guild Of British Beer Writers Award for The Long Live The Local Award for Best Book On Pubs
- 2018 - Author of The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs
- 2000 - Won the Jongleurs New Act Of The Year Award
- Presented World Cup Round Up for Sky Sports
