Alex Boardman is a Manchester comedian who came up on the same circuit as Johnny Vegas, Peter Kay and Dave Gorman, and has spent over two decades building a reputation as one of the most reliable MCs and stand-ups in the North West. He blends free flowing improvisation with sharp, well crafted material, a combination that has kept him in constant demand as both host and headliner. He also hosts his own New Comedians night and podcast at the Manchester Comedy Store, championing the next generation of talent coming up behind him.
As a writer, Alex has worked on prime time British comedy, contributing to the second series of John Bishop's Britain on BBC One and to 8 Out of 10 Cats. His live work has included warm-up duties for An Evening with Eric Cantona at the London Palladium and The Lowry, tour support for Jason Manford, and over forty dates on the Paul Hollywood Bake Off Tour. He is also MC and co-founder of Comedy Store for Kids, bringing family friendly comedy to younger audiences and proving his range extends well beyond adult club nights.
That range, from adult club nights to family shows to corporate warm-up, makes Alex a dependable booking for almost any event that needs a compere who can read a room and keep it moving. Two decades of experience across writing, performing and hosting mean he arrives fully prepared for whatever the occasion demands, and leaves organisers confident that the night will run exactly as it should.