David Ward

Picture this: a comic who's hosted the heats for both the BBC's New Comedy Awards and Channel 5's So You Think You're Funny?, stepped into the ring with the BBC Three series We Are Klang, and somehow still finds time to charm the crowds at our intimate venues with the same spark that's taken him from Kuwait military bases to European comedy circuits. David Ward is that rare breed of performer who brings warmth and wit in equal measure, whether he's MC-ing a raucous new act night or headlining with his razor-sharp observational material. His journey through comedy has been anything but ordinary—from flirting with professional golf and cricket trials for Middlesex in his youth, to transforming life's darker chapters (including battles with gambling addiction and time inside) into comedy gold at the Edinburgh Fringe with his acclaimed show "The Whole Truth and Nothing But." He's supported comedy heavyweights like Lee Hurst and Tom Stade on tour, worked his magic as a TV warm-up act, and become one of the UK's most sought-after corporate hosts. A favourite on the Comedy Boat since 2024, David's got that enviable ability to think on his feet and make every show feel like you're in on the joke with him.