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Comedians
Uptempo Entertainment International deal with many, many top rated comedians to ensure your private function or corporate event is full of laughter. Whether you want a clean comedy performance for a corporate function, or prefer a comedy show for an adults-only audience, our consultants are here to assist with your special need.
* Please note the listings below are only a selection of our large database. Please phone or email our offices for further options *
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Marty Fields
As a Comedian - Marty Fields is a rapid-fire power station of material and one of the genuine big guns on the Australian comedy circuit. He began his stand-up career in 1987, playing the comedy circuit in hotels and clubs all over the country. Marty has a comedy radio show that is networked to over a 100 stations nationally. As the best selling author of three comedy books, Marty is recognized as Australia's authority on one-liners for every possible topic. His corporate comedy performances have been praised for the past fifteen years by regular clients such as Toyota, Coca Cola, McDonalds, Ford, The AFL, BHP, Telstra, Shell, IBM, Beaurepaires, & Cadbury.
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Dave Grant
Is an Australian stand-up comic who has worked on the live comedy circuit since 1990 and has performed at all major comedy venues throughout Australia and New Zealand.
His performances extend from corporate comedy to private functions and appearances on the Australian comedy circuit. Dave has written and performed five one man shows for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Dave Grant 60 minutes; Fatherhood, Fitness and 40; Dave Grant - MAN; Comic Evolution; and Dave Grant - Working Class Comic. His 2003 show is -"A Six Pack of Laughter".
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Dave O'Neil
One of Melbourne's most popular live comics, Dave is also an accomplished writer (TV comedy, Film, Newspaper columnist, Biography, Children's books), he has numerous TV performing credits which in 2002/3 included ABC-TV's "The Fat" and Network Ten's "The Panel". He anchors the highly successful Nova 100 Breakfast show in Melbourne alongside Kate Langbrook and Dave Hughes. His acting credits have included a lead role in feature film "The Nugget" (with Eric Bana and Stephen Curry), feature films "Takeaway" and "You and Your Stupid Mate" (which he co-wrote), and a guest role in "Stingers". Dave has written (and sometimes performed) for many successful sketch comedy shows including senior roles on "Totally Full Frontal", "The Eric Bana Show", "Jimoen" and "The Big Schmooze".
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Jimeoin
Irish born Jimeoin is acclaimed as one of the hottest stand-up comics on Australia's live and television circuits. A prolific writer with an exceptional audience rapport, he is known and loved for his brilliantly funny wit and charming observations on the absurdities of everyday life. Jimeoin is recognised as one of Australia's most prominent and successful stand up comedians.
In addition to his successful Australian tours Jimeoin can be seen touring New Zealand, Europe and the UK. These have included seasons at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival, where he won the highly acclaimed "Critics Award" and the Montreal Festival in Canada
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Tracy Bartram
Began performing as a stand-up comedian in 1989. Nine years of that career saw her hosting breakfast radio shows, most notably Fox FM's hugely successful "Tracy & Matt in the Morning".
She now lives a blissfully happy family life in the Yarra Valley, and is in heavy demand as a motivational speaker, MC and jazz singer. In 2004 Tracy took her one woman show "Illegally Blonde" to the Edinburgh Fringe, following her role in the world premiere of "Minefields & Miniskirts" for the Playbox Theatre.
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Peter Helliar
If comedy didn't exist, Peter Helliar would be in a lot of trouble. Pete was born to be a comedian, he has no choice - he is compelled. Pete spent many of his younger years involved in amateur theatre and community radio before he decided to try his hand as a stand up in 1996. It was a fait accompli that Pete would become one of the most talked about comics. Peter of course is now regularly featured on Rove live
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Pommy Johnson
Pommy Is back after performing internationally. Pommy regularly performs on campuses, social functions, sport clubs, and many corporate events and product launches. Pommy has developed a reputation as a live wire stand-up comedian via extensive touring. His singing and guitar playing goes off the deep end. Parodies include Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain, The Who plus many more that need a good shake up.
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Dave Hughes
Is one of Australia's most impressive stand-up comedians, a rare beast in that every other comedian in Australia is only too willing to sing his praises. Impossibly laid back, Dave takes on the persona of a loser, hanging back, taking it far too easy. Unlike some others that take on this persona, the comedy behind Dave's confirmed slacker is razor sharp and artfully timed, sneaking up on the unsuspecting punter.
Dave Hughes has recently been nominated for four Australian Comedy Awards for his work on Nova breakfast radio in Melbourne, ABC TV's The Glasshouse and his stand-up gigs.
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Carl Barron
Former roof tiler CARL BARRON has taken a major career shift to become one of Australia's 'fastest rising comedians'. Since appearing on THE FOOTY SHOW and HEY HEY ITS SATURDAY about two years ago, things have been happening pretty fast for the 35-year-old. He was last year flown ...CARL Barron has been forced to postpone a run of performances throughout the Hunter Region due to ill health. Reportedly, doctors have ordered the unassuming Sydneysider to rest after he came down with a serious eye infection. Novocastrians have embraced Barron's brand of observational
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Wendy Harmer
Is Australia's best known humorist. She is a veteran of the Edinburgh, Montreal and Glasgow-Mayfest Festivals and has worked extensively in London, America and Ireland, appearing at the Edinburgh Festival five times. In 1990, her one-woman show LOVE GONE WRONG received a "Pick Of The Fringe" award and subsequently transferred to London.
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Rod Quantock
Is one of Australia's most loved comics and identities. Rod sprang from architecture revues in the early seventies going on to create the landmark series, Australia You're Standing In It. Rod is one of the reasons that Melbourne is the live comedy capital of Australia. Rod's live shows in the 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2000 Melbourne Comedy Festivals were sell outs. In 1997 Rod received the Green Room Award for Best Fringe/Comedy Event for his show, Sunrise Boulevard. Rod was a regular on the Ten Network's Good News Week.
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Ben Price
"Who is Ben Price?" you may be wondering. That's ok. he's wondering the same. He can either be Steve Bracks, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Oliver, or Steve Irwin, and he's on Melbourne's Gold 104.3FM every day!
Since the age of 10 Ben has been impersonating everybody and now has over 100 voices. Others include Dr Evil, Austin Powers, Fat Bastard, Nigel Powers (Michael Caine), Sean Connery, Tony Greg, Bill Lawry, Ritchie Benaud, Shane Warne, Mark Taylor, Rex Hunt, John Howard, Mark Latham, John Cleese, Billy Connolly, Homer Simpson, Barney, Mo, Apu, Tony Blair just to name a few.
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Steve Bedwell
The talent of Steve Bedwell is tremendous, he is a television host, a radio personality, a producer, a director, an ARIA nominated recording artist, an author and a very funny comedian.
Each morning the people of Melbourne wake up to the voice of Steve Bedwell for he is the co-host of the top rating Triple M breakfast show 'Bedder's, Tim & Margie for Breakfast'.
In 1998 Steve found enormous radio success when he moved into the breakfast shift at Triple M Melbourne. This shift is considered one of the top radio positions in the country for a stand up comedian. Teamed up with long time friend Tim Smith they have topped the ratings. Currently working with 3AW Talk Back Radio.
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Russell Gilbert
From a very early age Russell Gilbert has been fanatical about two things - footy and comedy. When he wasn't playing junior football or barracking for his beloved Footscray (now the Western Bulldogs), he was listening to his collection of comedy records.
It was not however until his early twenties that he performed his first stand up routine . a popular win at a talent quest at the local football club
He went on to perform stand up at the Last Laugh Theatre Restaurant in Collingwood - an opportunity that proved to be a watershed experience.
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Richard Stubbs
Is most well known as Australia's finest stand-up comedian. His rare experience of hosting 120 'Tonight Live' shows on Friday evenings nationally on Channel 7 and various other variety shows, has provided Richard with quick thinking and entertaining problem solving techniques. He has the ability to pull an event back into line successfully where most hosts fail. Richards strong sense of understanding the business world has enhanced his ability to perform at a corporate level second to none. A combination of Richard's brilliant comedic skills blended with his intelligence and knowledge in various fields including economics, law, finance and his awareness in the realms of office procedure and etiquette allows him to contribute as MC, guest speaker or comedian at a function in a completely appropriate manner.
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Trevor Marmalade
Together with Eddie McGuire, Trevor originally formed The Grill Team. This sports and comedy show aired on Triple M Melbourne on Saturday mornings. Due to the show's overwhelming success, Triple M moved The Grill Team to a regular Monday to Friday drive time slot.
Trevor has performed stand up comedy at all major comedy rooms throughout Australia including Last Laugh, Comedy Store, Comedy Club, theatres in every state, countless hotels, clubs and private functions and all comedy festivals.
Trevor is also renowned as a director of live comedy shows and is often head-hunted to do so.
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Umbilical Brothers
Their misbehaviour in acting school resulted in a career that has taken them all over the world. The Umbilical Brothers have embarrassed themselves in theatre and on television in the following countries : Japan, Germany, Canada, Scotland, the United States, South Africa, Spain, England, Korea, The Bahamas, Tasmania, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand & South America. Their theatre shows 'TWO COATS AND A HATSTAND FROM HELL', 'DON'T EXPLAIN', 'HEAVEN BY STORM' & 'THWAK' have won them applause and critical acclaim ranging from the internationally impressive to the locally mediocre.
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Scared weird Little Guys
Their first show was at the Hilton Comedy Room in Melbourne on 17th July 1990. It was a tryout spot, but it didn't take long for the SWLG's to burst on to the live comedy scene in a frenzy of harmony, hilarity and broken guitar strings.
Scaredies Pre-history. John and Rusty met at the end of 1987 when John joined an acapella group called "Four Chairs No Waiting" In that group were David Holmes, Ramsey Collins and Rusty. After doing shows around Melbourne the group spent a number of months performing at Expo 88 in Brisbane.
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Tripod
Cuter than an armful of puppies, funkier than white boys should be and smarter than a nasty graze! Buckle up for a fast-paced onslaught of comedy and music rolled into a colourful, lovable and let's face it- downright sexy bundle! Tripod are Scod, Gatesy and Yon: three skinny, self-effacing, fun-loving lads who are just trying to make their way in the world without killing each other. The geek, the cool 'wannabe' and the weirdo sing and gyrate their way through the problems of the world and even manage to create a few new ones while they're at it.
Tripod have made countless TV and radio appearances, toured Australia extensively and have enjoyed sell-out shows in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival every year. Edinburgh can't wait to have them back for a third time!
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Tim Smith
Has recently returned to breakfast radio this year to join Tracy Bartram on MIX 101FM to co-host Tracy & Tim for Breakfast. Tim has over the past twelve years been involved in some of the countrys most successful radio shows on Triple M network, including The Richard Stubbs Breakfast Show, Timbo & Bedders, The Cage The Dead Set Legends. Tims vitality and reliability to please any crowd, any time, led him to being one of the original creative forces behind Channel Ten's legendary "Comedy Company", the television show which more than any other raised mass public awareness of new wave comedy. Tims stand up routine is powerful and FUNNY!
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Troy Kinne
Troy is available to M.C. or perform comedy at any function. He is also a member of the young comedy team ‘Ear Candy’ with best buddies Tom Siegert and Dave Thornton. They have performed at fund raising events for sporting clubs, christmas parties, corporate functions, and mining camps
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Geoffa Lipton
We are moderately pleased to present the greatest stand-up comedian since, ……. well…. John Howard. Is he a jiggler or a dangler? Meet Geoffa Lipton. A man of rare gifts. Has never given one to anybody.
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Adam Hills
Comedian / Writer / Broadcaster / Presenter
"Hills delivers stand up so effortlessly brilliant you wonder why some comedians even get out of bed." The Guardian, London
Australians will best know Adam as the host of the fun music quiz show Spicks and Specks on ABC-TV, alongside team captains Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Adam's playful personality, which has taken him to the top of the international comedy circuit, has translated seamlessly to his hosting role on the small screen, making him one of the most recognisable faces on Australian TV.
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Adam Palmer
Adam Chicken Palmer hails from and has lived his first 37 years in Melbourne,
Victoria. After completing a B/A in Drama, he worked a multitude of crappy jobs, did a heap of foolhardy busking and a stack of 3rd world backpacking. Chicken Palmer was slowly marinating! Adam then took the leap into Stand Up in 1996. He quickly became one of Melbourne's fastest rising stars, working as either MC or headline act in places such as ‘the Comedy Club', ‘the Comics' Lounge' and ‘The Espy' within eighteen months.
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Anh Do
Anh Do is one of Australia’s most popular and well- loved comedians. He’s done over 1500 comedy performances throughout Australia and Overseas. Anh’s clean, corporate friendly material and absolute reliability make him one of the country’s top corporate entertainers and a regular on TV.
Recently you’ve seen Anh on Thank God You’re Here, Spicks and Specks and Rove Live. In fact, he is one of only a small handful of Australian comedians who has appeared on US and UK TV. Many of you might also have seen Anh in any of his 5 feature film roles, including starring opposite Cate Blanchett
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Dave County
Dave County has been performing his working class style of comedy all over Australia for the last 8 years. You’ll be entertained by his tales of working on building sites, growing up in the country, playing amateur sport, becoming a father for the first time and the everyday battles that the average Aussie bloke faces every day. Dave is perfect for any sports club corporate event or some that needs a good laugh.
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Terry North
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.
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