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Since becoming a
professional comedian Dominic has performed three highly 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. Dominic has
been described by The Guardian as "A comedian who makes you feel glad to be
alive". He is now one of the country's most respected comedians, playing
regularly at The Comedy Store and Jongleurs and performing full length at
theatres all over the country. |
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The Small
World of Dominic Holland show for BBC Radio 4 broadcast in August 2000, was
named as one of the station's listeners most popular comedy shows. His acting
credits include Young Persons' Guide to Becoming a Rock Star and the film Tube
Tales.
More
recently Dominic has embarked on a writing career for the likes of 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 novel,
Only In America, was published in May 2002 to excellent reviews, "hilarious
modern day fairytale from a sensational new voice in contemporary fiction",
Amazon. 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, Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
In the
corporate market Dominic is rapidly carving a niche as one of the most talented
hosts and after dinner speakers around.
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