Russ Williams

» Profile

Russ Williams has toured with legends such as Engelbert Humperdinck, Freddie Starr and Joe Longthorne. He has cruised many times around the world including supporting Des O'Connor and has also performed for Tony Blair PM and at prestigious venues such as The London Palladium, The MGM Grand and Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

An accomplished comedian, after dinner speaker, singer and auctioneer; whatever your needs, Russ is the perfect professional for the job!

Russ Williams started in show business at the age of 11 and turned professional at the age of 18. Now 42 his experience as a performer is second to none. Russ has been asked many times to perform for his peers; this in itself is a major honour being the comedians comedian!

His act has taken him all over the world, be it for corporate events, golf days, cruise liners or for holiday makers the list continues to grow.

Set Option:
Russ Williams is able to provide you with the complete solution to ensure all your guests are happy. Being an accomplished singer Russ can perform his act with a mixture of comedy, vocals and visual comedy if required.

Russ Williams also provides an in house script writing service. You can have the comedy spot delivered with your employees or guests as part of the routines. This is an added extra service that will be quoted for separately.

Russ Williams is also perfect for hosting awards presentation evenings!

» Previous Clients And Venues

• Amptill Rotary Club
• Willow Foundation
• The Professional Boxers Association
• The Rotary Club
• Bobby Moore Cancer Fund
• East Herts Golf Club
• Camelot Group Plc
• Lords Taverners
• Epsom Golf Club
• Kubota Limited
• Childline
• Line X Conference
• Dream Flight
• KFC Awards Presentation
• Orchid Cancer Charity
• Children In Need
• Oxford United FC
• Waterlooville Golf Club
• Thames Television
• West Ham United
• UAP Charity Night
• The Grosvenor Hotel
• The Dorchester Hotel
• The New Wembley Stadium
• The Savoy Hotel
• The Hilton Hotel
• The Lowry Hotel
• West Ham FC
• Manchester FC
• Liverpool FC
• Chelsea FC
• Arsenal FC
• Loch Lomond Golf Club
• Wentworth Golf Club
• Sunningdale Golf Club
• The Belfry Golf Club
• Gleneagles Golf Club
• Thompson Gold Breaks
• Warner UK Hotels
• Many Cruise Liners, Worldwide
• Many CSE Tours For The Armed Forces
• Other UK Holiday Venues
• ...and Many More!

» Television Appearances

• Children In Need - BBC TV
• Celebrity Scissorhands - BBC TV
• Britain's Best Dish - ITV
• Eastenders - BBC TV
• The Time, The Place - BBC TV
• The Big Breakfast - Channel 4
• Stand Up Live - SKY TV
• Below The Belt - BBC TV
• Tough Love - ITV
• In The Club - Sound TV

» Testimonials

"Russ handles varied audiences with such expertise, which others can only envy."
- The Stage and Television Today

"Russ has learnt to adapt himself to every type of audience and all situations without a trace of foul language. That is a true skill."
- Managing Director, Ford Motor Co.

"Russ Williams is one the most experienced comedians in the UK."
- Club Mirror

"What a stunning auction, you raised far more than we could have ever imagined. Please book us in for next year. "
- Ester Rantzen, President of Childline

"What a professional, you ran the whole night to exact timing. My customers left having had a wonderful night of laughter."
- Russ Steelyard, Saunier Duval

"For the second year running you were the highlight of the evening."
- Davina Harris, ABTA Travel Awards

When asked who I can recommend for a speaker you are my first choice. Well done for another polished performance."
- The Marriott Hotel, Cardiff

"Once again you proved to be a master in your field. Well done, these lads are not easy to work to!"
- Gareth Chilcott, England, Bath and the British Lions

"Once again the auction combined with your comedy was the highlight of the evening. Again you raised thousands together with a million laughs. Just perfect."

"May I say on behalf of Ifield Golf Club Russ Williams performed on Saturday at our club and he was excellent, everything was pitched at the right level with every member in stitches!!!! We will definitely be having him back next
year. Regards."
- Peter Vice captain, Ifield Golf Club

Yes event went well on the day and Russ Williams fitted in perfectly for us, he was very proffesional in all ways and did an excellent job.

Many thanks.
Steve Bullett
Blue Mountain Golf Centre

» Equipment

Full 300W Stereo EV Speakers
Shure Beta 87 Microphone
Mackie 8 Channel Desk
Sony Mini Disk Player
Yamaha Reverb
Polished Black Speaker Stands

(For concert size venues additional equipment will be hired in)

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