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.
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 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.
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