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Acting
Skills
Accents
Acting Experience
Television Commercials
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
US
Europe
Switzerland
UK
UK
Europe
Stand Up Comedy
Sydney Comedy Festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
MC / Speaker
MC / Speaker
Biography
As well as headlining comedy clubs and festivals around the world, George Rigden is an experienced event host and MC, bringing warmth, confidence and quick-thinking professionalism to every stage he steps onto.
Whether hosting charity fundraisers, corporate events, awards evenings or live entertainment, George has a natural ability to read a room, keep audiences engaged and ensure events run seamlessly. His years as an international headline comedian have made him an accomplished improviser, equally comfortable working from a tightly structured running order or handling unexpected moments with ease.
Having performed throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, George is trusted to deliver polished, energetic hosting that keeps events on schedule while making every audience feel involved.
From formal corporate functions to high-energy fundraising galas, George brings professionalism, humour and genuine connection to every event.
Testimonials
“George was an absolute pleasure to work with. He brought warmth, humour and professionalism to our corporate event, keeping everything running smoothly while making everyone in the room feel relaxed and engaged. We’d happily work with him again.”
E. Harris Corporate Event Organiser, London, UK
“George was a fantastic host for our Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser, striking the perfect balance between celebrating the cause and keeping the room entertained. The response from our guests was so positive that asking him back to host the following year’s event was an easy decision. He played a huge part in making both evenings such a success.”
R. Kovacs Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Organiser
“George has that rare ability to make an audience feel comfortable from the moment he walks on stage. He kept our fundraising event flowing beautifully, handled every transition with confidence and played a huge part in making the night such a success.”
B. Lane PR Consultant & Homelessness Fundraiser Organiser, Melbourne, Australia
Comedy
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Comedy
Skills
Actor, Comedian, Entertainer, Live Performance Host, MC, MusicianBiography
George Rigden is an internationally touring stand-up
comedian and musical comedy performer with over a
decade of professional experience as a headline act.
Renowned for his highly interactive, persona-driven style,
George combines razor-sharp crowd work, character
comedy and original songs to create shows that are unique,
unpredictable and unforgettable. His ability to improvise
and build entire routines from audience interactions has
made him a favourite with comedy club and festival
audiences alike.
George has headlined throughout the UK, Australia, New
Zealand, Canada and the United States, establishing himself
as a versatile performer capable of commanding everything
from intimate comedy clubs to large festival crowds.
A seasoned festival act, he performed at five consecutive
editions of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and appeared at
the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2026.
Across more than eleven years on the international comedy
circuit, he has built a reputation for fearless audience
interaction, quick-fire improvisation and consistently
memorable live performances.
Awards:
Nominee – Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year
Nominee – BEST MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW (Leicester
Comedy Festival)
Nominee – BBC New Comedy Award
FINALIST – Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year
