Darran Griffiths

A comedian, host, and podcaster, born and raised in Harlow to Jamaican parents, Darran Griffiths has a blend of Caribbean confidence and Essex irreverence.

To date, Darren has appeared on television and radio channels including BBC, Comedy Central, and BBC Radio. He has also performed at some of the top comedy clubs including the Comedy Store, Hackney Empire, and the Indigo at the O2. In 2023 he made his Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut with ‘Inconceivable’.

He has also supported some of the country’s top comics, such as Russell Howard, Michael Che, Judi Love, Iain Stirling, and Britain’s Got Talent winner Axel Blake. He has also performed alongside Mo Gilligan and Alan Carr.

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Darran Griffiths | Comedy

After an exciting debut on the circuit in 2018, Darran Griffiths was an Amused Moose National New Comedian semi-finalist, BBC New Comedy Award nominee, and Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian runner-up. This was then followed by being a 2021 British Comedian of the Year semi-finalist. 2022 saw Darran reach the semi-finals o0f the BBC New Comedy Award and British Comedian of the Year.

His debut show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, Inconceivable, was listed in The Sun’s ‘Twenty must-see comedy shows’ and Edinburgh Evening News as ‘13 shows to watch out for.’ The show was released as a special in 2024 and is currently in development for TV, after being nominated Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.

Darran Griffiths | Theatre and Live Performance Credits

– Comedy Central Live Performer 2024

– Inconceivable Performer Edinburgh Fringe 2023

– Russell Howard 2022

– Latitude Festival 2022

– Wahala Tour: Jamaica vs Africa 2019

– Wahala Tour: Jamaica vs England 2019

– Aurie Styla: Just Like That 2019

– Camden Fringe: Essex Bwoy 2019

Darran Griffiths | Media

Darran’s TV and Radio credits include BBC Three, BBC London, Times Radio, BBC 1 Xtra, Yanga TV, BBC Radio and Pulse88 FM, where he presented and produced a weekly Saturday morning radio show called the Saturday Morning Hangover.

Since 2017, he has hosted a weekly podcast called Griff’s Brain Dump, where he discusses his personal life and current affairs. In 2023, he launched Late Nights & Wet Wipes, a weekly parenthood podcast co-hosted by fellow comedians and fathers Kazeem Jamal and Michael Akadiri.

Darran Griffiths | Awards

– Leicester Comedy Festival Awards – Best Show Nominee 2024
– British Comedian of the Year Winner 2023
– BBC New Comedy Awards 2022
– British Comedian of the Year Semi-Finalist 2022
– British Comedian of the Year Semi-Finalist 2021
– Amused Moose National New Comedian Semi-Finalist 2018
– BBC New Comedy Award Nominee 2018
– Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Runner-Up 2018
– Comedy X-Factor Winner 2017
– London Comedy Store King Gong Winner 2017
– Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Semi-Finalist

Darran Griffiths | Corporate Comedy

As a writer and performer, Darran is anecdotal, ironic, satirical, and situational, making sharp progress in a short career on the circuit, having performed in comedy clubs, theatres, and universities on a national and international level. He has also hosted comedy nights, stage shows, club nights, private functions, and corporate events for a variety of clients.

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Testimonials

His charismatic and easy-going attitude make him an engaging storyteller.
Ed Fest Mag

Griffiths, a warm presence on stage, is a talented storyteller and ‘Inconceivable’ is an assured debut.
The Arts Desk

Consistently funny, emotionally powerful, and ultimately uplifting.
The Wee Review

An appealingly roguish figure, and he sets out his case with charm and wit – punchy but playful.
Chortle

Darren did a fantastic job last night. He was very funny and the audience really liked him. He presented very well making the awards ceremony run really smoothly. He is also a really nice guy so a pleasure to work with.
Makers and Shakers Awards Ceremony, BAFTA