Dean Coughlin

Dean Coughlin is a multi-award winning, working-class comic from Liverpool, who has quickly established an outstanding reputation for his talent. Dean won Breakthrough Act of The Year, and Best Comedy Podcast at The Northwest Comedy Awards. Since its inception in 2021, his podcast has amassed a following of 160k+ across social media platforms. Dean is fresh off the back of doing full tour support for Dan Nightingale; his previous tour support spots include Paul Smith, Adam Rowe, Jason Manford, Fin Taylor and Lloyd Griffith. 

Dean has a unique and whimsical approach to joke writing that adds working-class charm and diversity to any bill. He has performed at famous venues such as The Stand Comedy Club, The Glee Club and Hot Water Comedy Club - where he spent two years as resident host. Dean has also performed internationally in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Amsterdam, proving himself to be an accomplished, reliable comic.
 

Host of the award winning Mild High Club podcast with over 160k followers on social media: https://linktr.ee/themildhighclub 

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Quotes

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“Dean’s a great comic and a brilliant joke writer. Everything he says on stage leads up to a cracking punchline. Quality.” – Dan Nightingale (Have a word podcast)

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 “Keep an eye out for this hilarious up and coming comedian. He was born with funny bones.” – Manford’s comedy Club

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 “Quality act with great material.” – Fat Penguin Comedy Club

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Awards and Competitions

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Winner of the Northwest comedy award for breakthrough act of the year 2023

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Comedy Cup 2024 winner.

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British comedian of the year semi finalists.

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Tour Support

Jason Manford,

Paul Smith,

Adam Rowe,

Fin Taylor

Lloyd Griffith​

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