Denzil de Cristo

Denzil de Cristo is a whimsical, pun loving comedian. Always friendly, sometimes corny and occasionally naive, he loves playing with words.  Expect imaginative and witty stories, “what if’s” and one-liners. Originally from Manchester, Denzil settled in Nottingham, and started standup by mistake in 2018.  He is now a full-blown comedy addict, running his own gigs, as well as supporting other addicts to get their joke fix with East Midlands Comedy Writers. He runs and hosts Den of Laughs and helps to run Lamb Comedy Club Derby, as well as being a guest MC for other promoters in the East Midlands.  Denzil runs venues and hosts shows at comedy festivals including Festival Flavour, Ha Ha Halloween Spooktacular, Royal Tea Party and his popular Den of Fools - Funny / Punny Improv Panel Show. Denzil has also several character acts including Queen Elizabeard, and King Charles Spaniel III TV Credits:  X-Factor 2005 (Silver-Medal, most out of tune) BBC Look North & ITV News Calendar 2022 (As Queen Elizabeard) Quotes: Denzil “is armed with a brain that fires off puns like a malfunctioning Nerf gun" One4Review " fun, sharp one-liners" Tom Short, Comedy Train “His wit is on point” Figa DJ, BBC Radio Derby "witty one-liners backed up by genuinely funny concepts" Lancaster Guardian "Denzil a real talent for writing great gags, and his low-key delivery draws the audience in" Anthony Williams, Rockcentral Comedy Competitions: Winner, Beat the Bank, Top Notch Comedy 2025 Finalist, Best Joke, Nottingham Comedy Festival 2025 MC info: Denzil de Cristo is a warm, friendly and gentle MC. He's quick witted and a lover of puns. He's the regular host of Den Of Laughs, as well as guest MC for several promoters in the East Midlands.  "Denzil warms a room up by putting the focus on warmth and lovely feelings" -Sounds Proper Comedy "His crowd work is both fun and gentle, creating an inclusive atmosphere that immediately puts audiences at ease." - Tom Short, Comedy Train