Stand-Up Comedians

The Stand-Up Comedian category lists artists who entertain audiences by making them laugh. Their humour can usually be categorised into one of the following genres; black comedy, improvisational, oberservational, physical, satire, witty or prop comedy. Watch their videos and choose the artist who tickles your funny bone!

Also see MC-Master of Ceremonies, Comedy Musical Acts

Pete’s comedy magic show is a combination of stand-up comedy, magic and plenty of audience participation. Pete has performed his show for many corporate companies. As well as stand-up shows, Pete is available for restaurants and parties, with walk-around magic - the perfect interactive entertainment.

Chris Morant offers roving characters, feature shows, the Comica Facilitator, Comic Manipulator, Atmosfire, Christo Mico the court jester, Manifesto the old school magician, Mr Swindle the master of card tricks, Duo Adage, Hospitable Characters and Stilt Characters. Every event is unique, so customized shows are popular with your theme and our skills. Make your event spectacular with amazing performances. Since1994 Chris has directed and choreographed many corporate, private and themed events. Of large casts and solo performances, as well continuing his passionate studies of Acting, Acrobatics, Mime, Magic and Juggling

Matt Hollywood is one of Australia’s most nationally recognised comedy entertainers. Performing around 300 shows every year at Conferences, Corporate Events, Gala Dinners, Awards Nights, Business Functions and more, he combines impressive magic and illusions with hilarious comedy to create an impressive, clean and hilarious corporate show for you and your guests. Whether you have 50 people or 500 people attending your next event, one thing is for sure – your guests will not forget the amazing magic of the Matt Hollywood Magic Show.

Having entertained over 250,000 people around the country and internationally this full time professional Corporate and Club Comedian/MC comes to you very highly recommended. 2008 sees Mark celebrate 10 years as a Stand Up Comic, and like fine wine he’s getting better with age. Mark’s approach is up front and personal. From Cairns to Canberra, New Guinea to Newfarm, Mark has been leaving them wanting more.

If you think magician’s are boring then you haven’t seen Brendan Montanner’s Action Packed Comedy Illusion Show. It is by far one of the most hilarious and funniest shows you will ever see you’ll never know what he’ll do next. He’ll fool you, con you, shock you and amaze you - it's entertainment with action, danger, hilarious audience interation and amazing ‘off the wall’ Magic Stunts ever seen. Brendan Montanner’s Comedy Illusion Show has earned him four entertainment awards for Best Specialty Act and recently has been nominated for the A.C.E award for outstanding Versatile Performer/entertainer of the year.

Des Dowling is one of Australia’s most versatile stand up comedy performers. Whether its appearing as a TV presenter, utilising his polished interviewing skills and humor as a corporate MC, or performing a hilarious 30 minute set of stand up comedy, Des delivers a top notch comedy performance every time. Des Dowling will make your function or comedy night a memorable one.

Lil FX is known in the show biz industry as Australia’s best vocal sound effects comedian. He has completed several national tours and has worked alongside many big names in the Australian entertainment industry. Lil FX has appeared on ample TV shows, radio, special private and public events, and has helped raise a fortune for several charities such as camp quality. His sound effects range from Harley Davidson to cars, trains, planes and not to mention 400 to 500 other vocal sound effects.

Dave Lord will bring that special touch of magic to your event. Having been a professional magician for over two decades, Dave knows just which strings to pull to create laughter, wonder, excitement and fun! Dave Lord is a full time professional magician who has built himself a reputation for having an act that can literally "go anywhere".

How does it work? A hoax is a pain-free method of including comedy in your conference or after-dinner presentation. It’s clever and it’s classy. David Cummings poses as a Very Important Person. Usually a consultant from the UK or a company executive. The audience thinks he is real - why shouldn’t they? This man is very powerful and convincing.

Elliot Goblet is one of Australia’s most original and best loved comedians. At different times his style has been described as “mentally altered”, “offbeat but on target”, “slapstick in reverse” and “realism coated with the ridiculous”.
Over the past umpteen years Goblet has performed all over Australia and overseas in America, Canada, New Zealand and the U.K. His audiences have ranged from comedy club patrons through to sophisticated corporate executives.

Terry North is regarded as one of Australia’s best imported comic hosts. With a comic career that started in the UK writing sketches for Hale & Pace and The Russ Abbott show, as well as performing in many comedy plays and pantomimes, Terry North hit the Australian comedy scene when he settled in Melbourne in 1996.

Award Winning International act Australia's Ben Murphy-Master Magician and Illusionist. Ben Murphy is the only magician in the world to have successfully presented the deadliest theatrical prop in all of History - Houdini's infamous "Chinese Water Torture Cell" live in each of his 21 shows a week. He has awed and amazed hundreds of thousands of excited audience members in over 7000 shows world wide- from India to New Zealand. Being a true professional, Ben has never missed a show-making him highly reliable.

Over the years Michael Connell has had great success within the Comedy Industry. He has performed several shows in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He has performed to capacity crowds at both the Melbourne Town Hall and Her Majesty’s Theatre, during a half time show at Telstra Dome, appeared on television and radio and regularly gigs at some of the best comedy clubs around Australia.

Emily O’Loughlin is funny, sprouting forth tons of Aussie humour. Emily performs to audiences in her natural layback fashion. Now based in Melbourne she can readily customize her performance specifically for your event or function.

Irish Albert is an International Irish Comedian/Entertainer and Keynote Speaker who has performed in front of Princes, Princesses, Premiers and Paupers. Albert has been working the Corporate and luxury Cruise Ship markets for 15 years. He has performed at the London Palladium, appeared on National Television and his music is played on the ABC

Phil has an enthralling on-stage personality and a powerful presentation that will leave you with the sense of having experienced something truly extraordinary and memorable. First Class! He's a showman, a raconteur, a comic and a multi award winner. Along with a healthy dose of audience interaction, Phil combines impressive sleight-of-hand and clean comedy to create an hilarious high class corporate show. Quality!

Glynn Nicholas is one of Australia's leading and most versatile comedy performers, leading theatrical writers and producers. As well as being recognized as one of Australia's leading Master of Ceremonies. Working extensively in film and stage as a corporate entertainer, comedian, mime artist & character actor.

Jenny is one of Australia’s fastest emerging stand-up comedy talents, with a particular passion for musical, character and improvised comedy. Over the past several years she has entertained audiences both locally, nationally and internationally. “(I)…am not exaggerating when I say that she possesses a rare quality – a combination of stage presence, wit, intelligence and honesty – that I don’t come across too often.” Jenny is available to MC your next event, and can also work as a voice-over actor.

Brad Manuel is one of the funniest and most creative entertainers you are likely to see, a world class comedian and magician rolled into one... A double whammy of interactive verbal and visual comedy!  Brad’s shows feature his original “Mess With Your Head” magic, blended with a style of Interactive Comedy you have to see to believe, which together deliver a truly unique experience that has been featured in over 15 countries.