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Dominic Holland is rapidly carving out a brilliant reputation as a professional comedian and hilarious after-dinner speaker. He has performed three highly acclaimed sell out "One Man Shows" at The Edinburgh Festival, winning the Perrier Best Newcomer Award in 1993 and a Perrier Nomination at the 1996 Fringe.

It is Dominic's material that sets him apart, he is never offensive and totally professional, using acute observations that relate to his audience he is a joy to listen to. He has a very personable stage presence and always makes his shows relaxing, intimate and hugely enjoyable.

He is now one of the country's most respected comedians playing regularly at The Comedy Store and Jongleurs and performing full length shows at Theatres all over the country.

More recently Dominic has embarked on a writing career. He has written for Bob Monkhouse, "On the Spot" and the last BBC Clive Anderson series. In addition, Dominic has made a number of guest appearances on such shows as "Have I got News For You", "The Clive James Show", "The Brian Conley Show", "The Des O'Connor Show", BBC 1's "The Stand Up Show" and Edinburgh Nights, BBC2, "Best of Edinburgh '99".

His acting credits include "Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star" and the film "Tube Tales".

He has also appeared on "Never Mind The Buzzcocks", "Bring Me The Head of Light Entertainment" and "That's So Graham Norton".

The Small World of Dominic Holland show for BBC Radio 4, which was broadcast in August 2000, featured as one of the most popular comedy shows with the listeners of that station.