Laughing Matters
in Paris presented
the author of"Only In America"
Dominic Holland
Sunday 14, Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 April
2002
Dominic and the 2002 Charmada
Amber, Chrysoula & Deborah
"One
of television's quickest wits" The Daily Telegraph
Dominic Holland is rapidly carving out
a brilliant reputation as a professional comedian and hilarious after-dinner
speaker. He has performed three highly acclaimed sell out "One Man
Shows" at The Edinburgh Festival, winning the Perrier Best Newcomer
Award in 1993 and more recently a Perrier Nomination at the 1996 Fringe.
It is Dominic's material that sets him apart, he is never offensive and
totally professional, using acute observations, that relate to his audience
he is a joy to listen to. He has a very personable stage presence and always
makes 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 full length shows at Theatres all over the
country.
More recently Dominic has embarked on a writing career. He has written for
Bob Monkhouse, "On the Spot" and the last BBC Clive Anderson series.
In addition, Dominic has made a number of guest appearances on such shows
as "Have I got News For You", "The Clive James Show",
"The Brian Conley Show", "The Des O'Connor Show", BBC
1's "The Stand Up Show" and Edinburgh Nights, BBC2, "Best
of Edinburgh '99".
His acting credits include "Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock
Star" and the film "Tube Tales". He has also appeared on
"Never Mind The Buzzcocks", "Bring Me The Head of Light Entertainment"
and "That's So Graham Norton".
The Small World of Dominic Holland show for BBC Radio 4, which was broadcast
in August 2000, featured as one of the most popular comedy shows with the
listeners of that station.
"Excellent - judged the audience well; delivery was outstanding; material
was spot-on. It's not easy to make a room full of accountants laugh! Honest
guv! " Arthur Andersen
"A comedian who makes you feel glad to be alive". The Guardian
" Dominic Holland is like an old school friend
who you bump into on a train. He appears slightly nervous at first, but
soon relaxes and keeps you laughing for more than an hour as he brings you
up-to-date on his life. You get the impression almost everything Holland
says about his life on stage is actually true. He has no comic persona or
set of characters, relying solely on his natural charm. While he might give
the impression of not being in the race at all, he will be up with the front-runners
for a long time to come. " BBC News Online
"Dominic Holland is a certain comedian who makes
you glad to be alive"
The Guardian