Professional After Dinner Speaker
Ian Irving is a performer with a remarkable track record in the
provision of first-rate entertainment in various settings and
at some of the most prestigious venues.
Ian is one of the most popular and sought after entertainers on the After Dinner Speaking circuit,
some of his blue chip clients include,
Nat West Bank, Bank of Scotland, HSBC, Abbey National, Barclays, Mercedes Benz, Ford UK, Vodafone, Sony (UK), The Belfry, Hilton Hotels Group, Wentworth, Woburn, St Mellion, British Airways, Hitachi,
Lloyds TSB, and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
The picture above shows Ian entertaining over one thousand two
hundred people in the Great Room at the Grosvenor Hotel, London.
Whether
it be Corporate Hospitality, Sporting Functions, Company Events,
Product Launches, or Hosting Award Ceremonies, Ian can tailor his
performance to suit the client's requirements, which I am sure you will
agree is of paramount importance when selecting the correct person
for a successful event.
As one of a select group of After Dinner Speakers to provide entertainment
for the Corporate world at sporting occasions such as International
Football at Wembley, and the International Rugby played at Twickenham.The picture above shows Ian with ex England rugby player Martin Bayfield after another successful sporting event.
Ian’s achievements are too extensive to list, however as a Regular on the After-dinner Speaking circuit he has become very popular appearing around the world with many political Luminaries Such as ex Prime Minister John Major, MPs William Hague, Tony Banks, Steven Norris, Robert kilroy silk, and Ann Widdecombe.
 Ian
regularly appears at corporate events and golf days
(his handicap is 13), an avid sports fan with the ability to incorporate
sports related material into an entertaining and amusing routine.
He has the ability and confidence to ensure that your function runs
smoothly, efficiently, and that your guests are equally relaxed
and entertained.
| Sport is a major part inIan’s life, his hobbies include Golf, Skiing, Football, Karate, And Cricket, one of his many sporting achievements includes winning The Jimmy Tarbuck Golf Classic in Portugal, also The
Russ Abbot Golf Classic both major trophies in entertainment circles.
Golf is his speciality subject, as he plays in many corporate events during the year, Recently Ian was the preferred choice to perform for the Variety Club golf classic in Mauritius, also Variety Club Sunshine Classic held at Wentworth, and was also the only act chosen from a long list of entertainers to perform at the Robert Sangster celebrity golf Classic Held in Barbados, and the PGA annual Lunch with Severiano Ballesteros
This photo was taken in Portugal at the Jimmy Tarbuck
Golf Classic.
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Ian has the ability to incorporate sports-related material into an entertaining and amusing routine, which he has performed for the England&Australian rugby teams, West Indian & England Cricket teams, Manchester United reunion dinner, Nottingham Forest 1980 European cup Winners reunion dinner, plus many other top sporting events around the country all with great results.
It is little wonder as a regular on the After Dinner Speaking circuit that he is a favourite entertainer in the sports world too, And has appeared for, or alongside, sporting legends such as
Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Bobby Robson,
Sir Henry Cooper, Alan Shearer, Ian Rush, Alan Ball, Martin O’Neil, Nick Faldo, Severiano Ballesteros, Lennox Lewis, Frank Bruno,
Matt Dawson, Alec Stewart, Graham Gooch, Phil Tuffnell,
Gordon Grenwich, Willie John McBride, Austin Healy, Graham Gooch, Ray Clements, Alan Minter, Plus many other celebrities from the international sporting world, Such as World Cup Referee Graham Poll, and C4 Racings Richard ‘Tommo‘ Thompson.
Other attributes include Hosting Award Ceremonies, such as the Comedy Awards, Television & Radio Industries Awards, British Insurance Brokers association awards, Construction Marketing Awards,
National House Building Council Awards, also many private company events, and was the top billing Cabaret for celebrating Lord Richard Attenborough’s 80th Birthday party, but entertaining at the National Sun bed Association Conference is still the booking that amuses Ian the most – for fairly obvious reasons.
Ian is also a favourite with sportsmen performing at their benefit dinners, having performed for Ronnie Irani, Robin Smith, Mark Butcher,
James Kirtley, Martin Bicknell, and various other top sportsmen.
He regularly appears at a variety of events varying in sizes, which can range from the large occasions at prestigious venues such as The Savoy,
The Guildhall, Claridges, and The Great Room, to more intimate venues such as The Ivy, also Golfing venues St Andrews, Wentworth, The Belfry, Sunningdale, for which he is equally at home in all these settings.
On the more conventional entertainment circuit, Ian has appeared in a many of the most prestigious venues around the country with leading performers including Jim Davidson, Russ Abbott, Bonnie Tyler,
Elkie Brooks, The Four Tops, The Drifters, Lionel Richie, He regularly performs for the British armed services at home and abroad, And also performs internationally for companies in, Cyprus, Dubai, Malta, Paris,
Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and the USA. All of which were very successful and led to repeat
bookings on several occasions.
Ian is valued member of various charity organisations including
The Variety Club of GB, and a keen supporter of S,P,A,R,KS,
The Lords Taverner, s, The Wooden Spoon Society, Barnardo’s,
And is very proud to be a member of the Grand order of Water Rats.
Professional After Dinner Speaker
Ian is one of the most popular and sought after entertainers on the
After Dinner Speaking circuit, some of his blue chip clients include,
Nat West Bank, Bank of Scotland, HSBC, Abbey National, Barclays, Mercedes Benz, Ford UK, Vodafone, Sony (UK), The Belfry, Hilton Hotels Group, Wentworth, Woburn, St Mellion, British Airways, Hitachi,
Lloyds TSB, and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
He can tailor his performance to suit the client’s requirements,
And has the ability, and confidence to ensure that the client’s event runs smoothly and efficiently, most importantly, that the guests are equally relaxed and entertained,
Ian’s achievements are too extensive to list, however as a Regular on the After-dinner Speaking circuit he has become very popular appearing around the world with many political Luminaries Such as ex Prime Minister John Major, MPs William Hague, Tony Banks, Steven Norris, Robert kilroy silk, and Ann Widdecombe,
Sport is a major part in Ian’s life, his hobbies include Golf, Skiing, Football, Karate, And Cricket, one of his many sporting achievements includes winning The Jimmy Tarbuck Golf Classic in Portugal, also The
Russ Abbot Golf Classic both major trophies in entertainment circles.
Golf is his speciality subject, as he plays in many corporate events during the year, Recently Ian was the preferred choice to perform for the Variety Club golf classic in Mauritius, also Variety Club Sunshine Classic held at Wentworth, and was also the only act chosen from a long list of entertainers to perform at the Robert Sangster celebrity golf Classic
Held in Barbados, and the PGA annual Lunch with Severiano Ballesteros.
Ian has the ability to incorporate sports-related material into an entertaining and amusing routine, which he has performed for the England&Australian rugby teams, West Indian & England Cricket teams, Manchester United reunion dinner, Nottingham Forest 1980 European cup Winners reunion dinner, plus many other top sporting events around the country all with great results.
He regularly appears at a variety of events varying in sizes, which can range from the large occasions at prestigious venues such as The Savoy,
The Guildhall, Claridges, and The Great Room, to more intimate venues such as The Ivy, also Golfing venues St Andrews, Wentworth, The Belfry, Sunningdale, for which he is equally at home in all these settings.
It is little wonder; that he is a favourite entertainer in the sports world too,
And has appeared for, or alongside, sporting legends such as
Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Bobby Robson,
Sir Henry Cooper, Alan Shearer, Ian Rush, Alan Ball, Martin O’Neil, Nick Faldo, Severiano Ballesteros, Lennox Lewis, Frank Bruno,
Matt Dawson, Alec Stewart, Graham Gooch, Phil Tuffnell,
Gordon Grenwich, Willie John McBride, Austin Healy, Graham Gooch, Ray Clements, Alan Minter, Plus many other celebrities from the international sporting world, Such as World Cup Referee Graham Poll, and C4 Racings Richard ‘Tommo‘ Thompson.
Ian is also a favourite with sportsmen performing at their benefit dinners, having performed for Ronnie Irani, Robin Smith, Mark Butcher,
James Kirtley, Martin Bicknell, and various other top sportsmen.
Other attributes include Hosting Award Ceremonies, such as the Comedy Awards, Television & Radio Industries Awards, British Insurance Brokers association awards, Construction Marketing Awards,
National House Building Council Awards, also many private company events, and was the top billing Cabaret for celebrating Lord Richard Attenborough’s 80th Birthday party, but entertaining at the National Sun bed Association Conference is still the booking that amuses Ian the most – for fairly obvious reasons.
On the more conventional entertainment circuit, Ian has appeared in a many of the most prestigious venues around the country with leading performers including Jim Davidson, Russ Abbott, Bonnie Tyler,
Elkie Brooks, The Four Tops, The Drifters, Lionel Richie, He regularly performs for the British armed services at home and abroad, And also performs internationally for companies in, Cyprus, Dubai, Malta, Paris,
Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and the USA.
With reputation second to none you can hire Ian with confidence to ensure that your event will be a success.
Ian is valued member of various charity organisations including
The Variety Club of GB, and a keen supporter of S,P,A,R,KS,
The Lords Taverner, s, The Wooden Spoon Society, Barnardo’s,
And is very proud to be a member of the Grand order of Water Rats.
FOR YOUR CONFIDENCE IN BOOKING IAN,
HERE ARE ONLY A FEW COMMENTS FROM PRIEVIOUS CLIENTS.
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Anyone who needs a speaker suitable for any audience need look no further than
IAN IRVING.Ian`s original and engaging wit together with his charming personality ensures that everyone goes home happy.
In addition he is a brilliant auctioneer; Ian brings his comedy into the bidding,
Moves thing along swiftly, and at our event probably doubled the amount we would have normally raised, due to his skill as an auctioneer.
The Lords Taverners in Devon & Cornwall have been holding Charity Lunches for many years, Ian made sure that our lunch was by far the most and enjoyable yet.
Keith Hollingshead.
The Lord’s Taverners.
We have more than doubled our record takings on the auction due to you, will you come back next year please.
Karen New
Chairman The Lady Taverners Guernsey.
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As always you were in cracking form and were unquestionably the evenings highlight!
Gloria Hunniford.
The Caron Keating Foundation.
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A big thank you for entertaining us at the FA Council Meeting, you certainly read the audience very well and were really appreciated by all. I have had a lot of good feedback on your show, which went some way in making the dinner very enjoyable for everyone and therefore the whole event more of a success, Thanks again Ian, not only for being a great entertainer but also easy to work with and making my job a lot easier.
Christine Pandole.
PA to the Chairman (FA).
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After a superb day at Woburn, I wanted to drop you a line to thank you again for your fantastically amusing set after the dinner, and for rounding of the day in such a wonderful way, everyone at the event thought you were by far the best entertainer that we have had, which would seem to be a great compliment as quite a few of them have witnessed all of our other after dinner entertainers.
Marcus Deakin.
Corporate Events Manager (Vodaphone).
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Thank you for taking time to read this information,
I look forward to speaking with you in the not too distant future.
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