Dominic Holland

Since becoming a professional comedian Dominic has performed five critically acclaimed sell out one-man shows at the Edinburgh Festival, winning the Perrier Best Newcomer Award in 1993 followed by a Perrier Nomination at the 1996 Fringe.

Dominic’s material is what sets him apart, inoffensive and totally accessible to all, relying heavily on acute observations on all our lives. His material, combined with a very personable stage presence, always make his shows relaxing, intimate and hugely enjoyable.  He is now one of the country’s most respected comedians, playing regularly at The Comedy Store and Jongleurs and performing at theatres all over the country.

The Small World of Dominic Holland show for BBC Radio 4, broadcast in 2000, was named as one of the station’s listeners most popular comedy shows, and has recorded a new series, Holland Shorts, which was aired in July 2005 and beyong.  His acting credits include Young Persons’ Guide to Becoming a Rock Star and the film Tube Tales, directed by Armando Iannucci.  He is currently filming Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive for BBC3.

More recently Dominic has embarked on a writing career for Harry Enfield, Lenny Henry and Bob Monkhouse, On the Spot, BBC Radio 2’s What If sketch show and the BBC Clive Anderson series in which he also appeared, giving a comedic slant to the weeks news topics.

His first novel, Only In America, was published in 2002 to excellent reviews, and his follow-up, The Ripple Effect, the following year, and he’s just finishing a third, Metallic Paint.

In addition, Dominic has made numerous guest appearances on such television shows as Have I Got News For You, The Clive James Show, The Brian Conley Show, The Des O’Connor Show, The Stand Up Show, Edinburgh Nights, Best of Edinburgh, The Royal Variety Show and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

QUOTES:

‘One of television’s quickest wits’ – The Daily Telegraph

‘A comedian who makes you feel glad to be alive’ – The Guardian

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