Stand-up comedian · MC · Comedy night organiser
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COMEBACKS.
Ian Murphy turns the chaos of ordinary life into fast-moving stand-up: sharp crowdwork, quicker comebacks and an acerbic tongue.
41M+online views
55K+followers online
2023Devon Comedian of the Year
2025British Comedian of the Year semi-final runner-up
Ian, but outside
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Newbridge, South Wales
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Live“Relatable humour and quick comebacks.”
— Emmanuel Sonubi
“An exceptionally confident entertainer, delivering humour that resonates brilliantly.”
— Torquay Comedy Club
“Ian Murphy can host the hell out of a room. He brings the banter and the jokes.”
— Jarred Christmas
DEVON'SFINEST**According to a competition in 2023.
So, who is he?
IAN MURPHY.
STAND-UP COMEDIAN.
Ian is a fresh face in comedy, bringing a unique mix of 80s cynicism and contemporary confusion to the stage. Originally from Liverpool, a failed football career and losing £1M live on TV have given him a wealth of material.
A regular on the professional circuit, Ian performs for clubs and promoters including The Glee Club, Just the Tonic, Chuckl and Get Comedy. He is Devon Comedian of the Year 2023 and a British Comedian of the Year 2025 semi-final runner-up, has appeared at Altitude Comedy Festival and Hot Water Comedy Club, and provided tour support for Emmanuel Sonubi.
Actually doing the job
A COMIC WHO
LOOKS AT HOME
ON STAGE.
Club rooms, theatres, festivals, conferences and the occasional audience wondering what happens next.
Put him to work
BOOK IAN
For comedy clubs, corporate events, awards nights and rooms that need waking up.
STAND-UP
Club sets, showcases, festivals and support slots. Sharp material, genuine warmth and no dead-eyed crowd work.
HOST & MC
A confident pair of hands for awards, conferences and live events—with enough spontaneity to make the room feel alive.
CORPORATE COMEDY
Funny, tailored and business-aware. Ideal for event closers, networking nights and audiences who have seen enough slides.
Got a date in mind?
TELL ME WHAT YOU'RE PLANNING.
Comedy nights, sorted
NEED A COMEDY NIGHT?
From finding the acts to hosting the room, Ian can organise and run the whole night for your venue, company or network.
Let's plan it