Lou Conran is a stand-up comedian, writer and one of the circuit's most trusted MCs. Trained as an actress at the Oxford School of Drama before switching to stand-up in 2005, she has spent close to two decades building a reputation as a natural storyteller who can hold a room with warmth, wit and total confidence, whether she is compering the night or headlining it herself. That acting training gives her stage presence a polish that comes through clearly in every performance she gives, on any size of stage.
Her writing credits include BBC Radio 4's The Show What You Wrote and Radio 3's The Verb, alongside regular contributions to Standard Issue Magazine, and she has been a guest on Radio 4's Woman's Hour and ITV's Lorraine. On stage she has supported major names including Sarah Millican and Joe Lycett, and her acclaimed 2017 Edinburgh Fringe show earned a transfer to Soho Theatre and a place among the finalists for the Funny Women Awards. She was later named Best MC at the Comics' Comic Awards, formal recognition of the hosting skill she had already built a reputation on.
Lou is an excellent choice for corporate events, comedy clubs and any night where you need someone who can genuinely connect with a crowd, keep the energy up between acts, and leave a room warmer than she found it. Her broadcasting credits and Fringe pedigree add a further layer of credibility for organisers looking for a polished, dependable headline act or host who can be trusted with the whole evening.