My name is Jacob Hulland. I am a young and dynamic actor, comedian, writer and speaker, with a passion for science fiction and fantasy.

I am just 24 years old, but have been performing since 2014. In this short time of experience, I have created my own theatre company, Hedgehog Theatre and have gained a reputation for quality entertainment for every age! I specialise in immersive theatre, children's theatre and stand-up comedy and am a registered Spotlight actor.

https://app.spotlight.com/2216-4506-0056

When you book me as a speaker, you get a subject you probably know very well, but perhaps haven't seen in an alternative way. My talks focus on re-imagining popular culture and what we think we know about it.

This includes, The Mis-understanding of Lewis Carroll, a talk about my journey creating a theatrical adaptation of Through the Looking Glass, and how close I became to this mysterious man. My research showed me that Carroll's work and personal life is frequently mis-interpreted as strange and inappropriate, but new research shows this couldn't be further from the truth. See how historical myth and faux evidence has brought public opinion down the wrong rabbit hole!

My most popular talk is on another piece of historical popular culture. Thunderbirds: A very 60s future, is about the beloved Gerry Anderson TV show, Thunderbirds from 1965. Set in 2065, Thunderbirds is still set in the future, despite being made 60 years ago! From the view point of the 60s, which at the time was subjected to great political, social and technological changes, Anderson and his team created their idea of 100 years in the future from a 1960s perspective. I will analyse why many of the elements of the show have correctly predicted the future such as, smart watches, video calls and nuclear technology and why others have quite happened yet. I will also take a look at how, perhaps, the world could end up like Thunderbirds by the time we reach the 2060s.

My talks are passionate and energic, and have the unique feel of 20th century nostalgia coming from a man born in the 21st!

Please feel free to take a look at some of my content via my Youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@comedyhulland