Sally-Anne Hayward

Award-Winning Stand-Up Comedian
Compere, Radio Presenter & Live Event Host
Co-Host's Spit or Swallow Podcast

Sally-Anne Hayward is an award-winning comedian, acclaimed compere, broadcaster and writer whose razor-sharp wit and effortless audience connection have made her one of the UK’s most sought-after live performers. Winner of the Best UK Compere Award in 2019, alongside the prestigious Holsten Pils “Fans of Comedy” Award, Sally-Anne has built a reputation for commanding rooms of every size from intimate comedy clubs to major corporate events and festival stages.

A hugely experienced corporate entertainer, Sally-Anne has worked with leading brands including Virgin Media and Alcatel, delivering intelligent, engaging and highly adaptable performances tailored to diverse audiences. Her quick thinking, warmth and polished professionalism make her a trusted choice for awards ceremonies, conferences, gala dinners and high-profile live events.

Beyond the corporate circuit, Sally-Anne is a familiar face on the UK comedy scene and a regular compere at the legendary Glastonbury Festival, where her commanding stage presence and spontaneous audience interaction consistently win over festival crowds.

An accomplished comedy writer and performer, she has created and performed multiple successful shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, showcasing the depth, originality and versatility that distinguish the very best comic talent. Her stand-up career has taken her across the globe, and she has been selected as tour support for some of the UK’s biggest comedy names, including Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Russell Kane, Hal Cruttenden and Suzi Ruffell.

Sally-Anne’s broadcasting credentials are equally impressive. She co-hosted the BBC Radio Ulster comedy show Tell Teresa* which received an ARIA nomination in The Comedy Award category, and also appeared on Mark Steel’s BBC Radio 4 programme Unite. Her broadcasting experience extends to breakfast radio presenting on Star 107.2, television appearances including The Blame Game for the BBC, and panel show contributions on BBC Radio 4’s Elephant in The Room. She has also worked extensively in television audience warm-up, including for Deal or No Deal on Channel 4.

Away from the stage and studio, Sally-Anne co-hosts the popular podcast "Spit or Swallow" alongside fellow comedian Lou Conran, a lively mix of wine, celebrity guests and hilariously unfiltered storytelling. She is also an accomplished journalist who has written for Standard Issue Magazine on a wide range of topics, further demonstrating her versatility as a communicator and storyteller.

With her combination of sharp comedy instincts, broadcasting expertise and natural rapport with audiences, Sally-Anne Hayward is an exceptional choice for hosting, presenting and entertaining at corporate and live events worldwide.

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Testimonials

We were thrilled to have Sally‑Anne Hayward host the NMT Power List 2026. From the outset, she showed a genuine commitment to understanding the event and the people it celebrates, asking insightful questions that helped her tailor her approach perfectly. She was always on time, brilliantly prepared and an absolute pleasure to work with. Her energy and professionalism elevated the entire ceremony.

What a fantastic night we had, it made the night so much more special, we laughed so much during the gig and our laughter didn’t stop there! We were talking about it for hours long after she had gone, telling each other the same jokes and just re-enacting the funny lines that made us laugh so much. I would honestly and genuinely recommend Sallyanne to anyone who wants a great night with lots of laughter, our Christmas party is one we will all remember simply because of how much we laughed!!

Sally-Anne was a pleasure working with when we booked her for our client, In House Events, to host their annual ICE Awards at Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. Attending the event myself on the evening, I saw first-hand how Sally easily controls the audience and has them in raptures! – everyone enjoyed her topical comedy, and she has a lovely, easy-going presenting style on stage. I recommend her to any event manager looking for a solid and confident comedian for their awards night or event.