Brian Newbold’s stellar career in comedy has been an exciting journey so far. Having worked in the coal industry as an engineer before venturing into comedy, the mentioning of his nickname - ‘The Man from the Coal Board’ – is enough to get any audience excited. Since taking his first steps into comedy during the late 1980s, Brian has never looked back. His vastly original act has seen him become a legend amongst British comics. Developing a unique sense of humour whilst working as an engineer, Brian’s hilarious performances have seen him appear at a staggering array of events. He has written comedy material for conference hall stages, hotels, ballrooms, cruise ships and corporate clients alike.
Having built up an impressive client list along the way, Brian has performed for the likes of BMW, the Royal Variety Club, Barclays, Boeing, KPMG, Granada, Rolls Royce, The Royal Air Force and the Institute of Marine Engineers. In addition, Brian has also sent audiences into stitches performing at award ceremonies and cabaret shows. Performing one of the most original comedy acts on the circuit today, Brian’s act has proven to be especially popular on the golf club events circuit. His interest in the golfing world has seen him regularly perform for a dizzying array of golfing clients.
His knowledge of the subject coupled with his natural comedic abilities has seen him perform for golf venues across the country, delighting audiences at The Royal Birkdale, The Belfry, Blackwell Grange, Silkstone and many more. Brian’s original style of comedy is suitable for a wide variety of audiences. As a professional performer, Brian has tailored his show to meet client-needs.
Known for his professional manner, he has shared stages with the likes of Sir Bobby Robson, Jack Charlton, Status Quo and a number of well-known politicians. Brian’s sharp and distorted comedic style has ensured his ability to impress even the most discerning comedy fan, with his unique sense of humour having been instrumental in taking his comedy show to where it is today. Continuing to enjoy nationwide popularity as a top-notch comedy act, Brian continues to elicit gales of laughter at corporate events and a wide variety of other occasions. As a consequence, Brian is well on his way to becoming one of the best-loved British stand-up comedians around.
