Gather the stories
We speak with a carefully chosen circle of friends and family, gathering memories, photographs and the details that make the subject unmistakably themselves.
PRIVATE COMEDY · PERSONAL STORIES · ONE EXTRAORDINARY OCCASION
A remarkable life.
A few creative liberties.
Their life. Your stories. A show created just for them.
An original live comedy show celebrating the person you know and love. Written from the memories of their friends and family, and brought to life with performance, film, images and music.
Tell us who you’re celebratingMilestone birthdays & special celebrations
HALF TRUEEntirely personal.
THE EXPERIENCE
A life story.
With a mischievous
plot twist.
Imagine the moment they realise the evening’s entertainment is all about them.
The familiar sayings. The unlikely adventures. The achievements, friendships and stories that deserve another outing. We turn those details into a funny, affectionate portrait of a life.
Think “This Is Your Life”, with a few spectacular departures from the truth. Real memories sit alongside comic invention, building towards surprises only this audience could fully appreciate.
Affectionate, mischievous and full of recognition—with the tone shaped around their personality and your sense of humour. It can be a complete surprise for the guest of honour.
HOW IT WORKS
You know the person.
We find the show.
Find the funny
We turn those stories into original comic ideas, finding the familiar details and unexpected connections that will make this audience laugh.
Make their night
We write, produce and perform an original show for the occasion, weaving live comedy together with specially created media.
Made for your occasion
Around 30–35 minutes of original comedy, created entirely around your guest of honour.
Time to make it personal
Ideally allow 8–10 weeks for interviews and creation.
Expert guidance throughout
From the room layout to the perfect moment in the evening, we help you give the show the setting it deserves.
THOUGHTFULLY CREATED
A surprise for them.
A pleasure for you, too.
We listen carefully, get to know the person you’re celebrating and share our headline ideas with you as the show takes shape.
You help shape the story; we take care of bringing it to life. There’s no need to read a full script or know every joke beforehand—there’s plenty for you to discover and enjoy on the night.
EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE MISCHIEF
One night like no other.
Years of knowing what works.
Created by Chris Gilbert, founder of Bespoke Comedy, Half True draws on twenty years of writing and delivering personalised comedy for organisations including Microsoft, KPMG, Barclays, LEGO and Adidas.
WHAT CLIENTS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR CORPORATE SHOWS
“The best thing I have ever bought. Ever.”
“The best corporate gig I have ever seen.”
LET’S START WITH THEIR STORY
Who deserves
a night like this?
Tell Chris who you’re celebrating, the occasion, and when and where it’s happening. Together, we’ll explore how to turn their stories into a funny, unforgettable tribute.
Let’s create their showchris@bespokecomedy.co.ukPlanning on behalf of a client? We welcome enquiries from event planners and concierge teams.