Jon Long

Singing comedian
Jon Long

Jon Long is a stand up and musical comedian. His cheery and affable stage presence, coupled with a host of acerbic comedy songs have seen him find success in several new act competitions, winning Audience Favourite at the 2016 Musical Comedy Awards.

He has been a frequent visitor to the Edinburgh Fringe, hosting the prestigious AAA Showcase at The Pleasance in 2018, and in 2019 making his critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe solo show debut with ‘Planet Killing Machine’ produced by Mick Perrin Worldwide.

Following the success of ‘Planet Killing Machine’ Jon developed the show for BBC Radio 4, and on July 1st 2021, ‘Extinction Compendium’ (written and presented by Jon) made its very first broadcast. Jon has been commissioned by the BBC to make more episodes of ‘Extinction Compendium‘ in 2022.

Charming – and yes, funny” – Alex Needham (The Guardian)

Jon Long