AUSTIN KNIGHT
Austin Knight is a scriptwriter and top after dinner comedian on the Northern circuit. He is a very versatile performer with many years’ experience in the business.
Early in his career, Austin Knight was firmly established as a regular support on the cabaret circuit and worked with the likes of Neil Sedaka, Bill Haley, Martha Reeves and many more during the halcyon seventies era, when the cabaret boom was in its heyday.
Towards the eighties, when impressionists became unfashionable, Austin developed a "stand-up" act featuring topical news items of the day, a wry glance at life and also honed to perfection his now famous "Drunk Routine" which is much requested by audiences and organisers alike.
Having also written for TV & Radio, compiled scripts for Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, and many more, Austin has also appeared in Coronation St, Krypton Factor, Sandbagger, Taggart, Fallen Hero, Crib the Detective, the list goes on and on.
Today Austin concentrates full time as an after-dinner speaker and is able to work either super clean or cheeky, depending on what the audience requires.
In 2004 he played 'The Funniest Man on Earth' in the feature film 'ZEMANOVALOAD'. 2003 gigs included The Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium; pre-match entertainment at Manchester United FC; a four week provincial theatre tour with 'The New Comedians'; many sporting dinners; players testimonials and high profile corporate events for major companies and professional associations nationwide.
With lots of experience in the business, in booking Austin for your function and have confidence that the evening will be enhanced by his hilarious and outrageous view of life itself.
He can either keep it clean or cheeky - depending on what the audience requires.
Comments:
"He's the funniest man on Earth. He's relentless. He's the T1000 of comedy. No matter how much you laugh, he keeps coming back with a better gag."
'ZEMANOVALOAD'.
Thanks for the lovely job you did on Thursday. From the back of the room I could see a big wave of enjoyment washing over
the audience - loudest laughs coming from the ladies I think. I particulary enjoyed the regional dialect pieces. Thanks again
and hope to see you at future events. Kindest regards, Vanessa Moore.
Learning &Skills Council -Coventry &Warwickshire
"I so enjoyed your marvellous performance here".
Regards, Yours ever - James Hunter Blair, Blairquarn Castle, Maybole, Ayrshire.
"Brilliant! Extremely funny and clean. An essential quality in mixed company".
Tony White. Bristol Steamship Owners Association.
"Is he funny? I fear he is. Very. The audience out front are creasing themselves, and so from my place in an obscure corner, to my amazement so am I. The audacity, the cleverness, the garrulity, and yes, the wit is irresistible."
Andrew Grimes, Manchester Evening News
Austin Knight has to be one of the funniest and most original stand-ups in the country. Extremely articulate and instantly engaging, Knight threw in material that this trade audience had clearly not heard before.
The Stage Newspaper.
"Just a brief note to thank you very much for your tremendous performance last night. Everyone I have spoken to since has heaped praise upon you. You struck a fine balance, with earthy humour, which was neither racist nor excessively offensive. I will certainly recommend you to others, and I wish you every success.
With most sincere thanks"
Dick Sands. Chairman. The International Steel Trade Association
"Thanks Austin - You did a great job of making our customers laugh - Thanks again, you were a resounding success!"
Colin Bartleet, Marketing manager, Jackson Building Centres, Lincoln
"What can I say, what a fantastic performance, everyone was rolling about with laughter. You were brilliant and everyone enjoyed a great evening of entertainment"
R.M Emery ROTARY CLUB OF DUDLEY
"A master of the throwaway gag and ad-lib." ...The Stage
"Following on from last night's function I have to thank you, yet again, not only for making your way across the country to the Stakis Hotel and making the night extra special for my company, but also for the 390 local businessmen that witnessed a night to remember. One of the main sponsors said he was absolutely delighted with the feedback from his customers and that this event had certainly enhanced the business relationship between our two companies, of which 95% goes down to the great performance from yourself."
Roger Day, Archway Events, Norfolk
"Austin has performed at our club for the past ten years, and in all honesty he's saved the night on more than one occasion when the speaker wasn't up to scratch. He has the ability to turn any situation into a funny one and in my opinion is one of the best comics I've had the pleasure to meet."
Charlie Nicholson, Manager, Greenall's Social Club.
"Austin is one of the best comedians we've ever had at our golf day. His range of stories and jokes is second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending him"
Steve Yates General Manager TNT UK Limited
"Austin has worked here with everyone from Jimmy Greaves to the Grumbleweeds and received a standing ovation every time."
Roy Whalley, Walsall Football Club.
"Our clients have asked for Austin Knight for six consecutive years - they don't want any other comic!"
Alison Lockwood, Mid-Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.
"Austin was our guest speaker at the Institute annual dinner, he did a brilliant job, was an excellent speaker and very funny.He tailored his performance to suit the audience very well and we have had excellent feedback about him."
Sam Boley ACII FCILA President of Nottingham Insurance Institute
"The Norman Collier Golf Classic to raise funds for the Beechwood Cancer Care Centre was our best ever. Good golf, great dinner, prizes for everyone and thousands of pounds raised. But
undoubtedly the star of the day was Austin Knight. Two years ago, he was very funny at our Sportman's Evening, but for this mixed audience his presentation was superb. The Lady Golfers thought his jokes and stories were wonderful.
Thank you Austin, I would be delighted to recommend you if required."
Mike Walker, Beechwood Cancer Care Centre,Stockport,Cheshire.
"Austin, thank you for a splendid evening, I hope you enjoyed being with us as much as we enjoyed listening to you. You are the best comic we have ever had, good luck in the future."
Maureen Bird, McClean Homes Ridings Ltd.
"Many thanks for a terrific performance on Thursday last at Elland Road. I have had lots of positive feedback from our clients and the
Chairman's sides are still aching! The Chairman commented that it was by far the best dinner he had attended so far....I look forward to meeting you again in the near future."
Elaine Jowett, Commercial Secretary, Halifax Town FC.
"Many thanks for making our evening so much fun, we all had a great time and everyone has been telling me how much they enjoyed your jokes. Some of the nicknames you gave people have stuck, so the fun continues even now. You were very funny, and you interacted well with the audience making it a more personal experience. Thanks for the
laughs."
Ian Wagstaff 3M UK plc.