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Austin Knight is a superb comedian from Manchester, who began his career whilst still attending school. During holidays, he regularly travelled around the UK with an act called the BROOKLYN CLOWNS which was based at the former BELLE VUE leisure park in Manchester. This involved the usual antics of custard pie and bucket of water slapstick scenarios. It was to be the foundation on which the present act was formed.
Having caused much havoc in the classroom by imitating teachers, a school chum made the suggestion that this talent should be taken up professionally. Rehearsals duly commenced and Austin Knight made his debut at a local pub. He performed vocal impressions of the comedy icons of the seventies era and subsequently ‘died a death’. This did not deter him however, after a year or so appearing at local talent contests, and concert secretaries auditions he finally won the ‘Search for a Star’ competition. This was at Blighty’s cabaret club at Farnworth. Many quality gigs ensued and Austin was now firmly established as a regular support on the cabaret circuit. He worked with the likes of Neil Sedaka, Lulu, Martha Reeves and many more during the halycon mid 70’s era, when the cabaret boom was in its heyday.
Towards the late eighties, when impressionists became unfashionable, Austin developed a ‘stand-up’ act. This featured topical news items of the day with a wry glance at life. He had now honed to perfection his now famous Drunk Routine which is still much requested by the punters and organisers alike.
Television:
He has written for TV & Radio, done studio warm-ups, compiled scripts for Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, and many more.
Austin has appeared as an actor presenter in various TV productions. These include Coronation St, Krypton Factor, Sandbaggers, Takeover TV and Taggart. Also included are Fallen Hero, Crib the Detective, A Whole New Ball Game and THE NEW COMEDIANS the list goes on and on.
In 2002 events have included The Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium and pre-match entertainment at Manchester United FC. He also did a six week provincial theatre tour with ‘The New Comedians’. There has been hundreds of sporting dinners and players testimonials. Plus, many high profile corporate events for major companies and professional associations nationwide.
Today Austin concentrates full time as an after-dinner speaker. He is able to work either super clean or cheeky, depending on what the audience requires. Austin has spoken with legends like Denis Law, Jack Charlton, Jimmy Greaves and Sir Geoff Hurst. He has also spoken alongside Tommy Docherty, Gordon Banks, Rory Bremner, Jon Inverdale and Henry Cooper. These are just to name a few.
With many years experience in the business, you cannot go wrong in booking Austin Knight for your function. You can rest easy with the confidence that the evening will be enhanced by his hilarious and outrageous view of life itself.
