Comedians for Hire

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Known for his lightning-fast comedy and improvisation skills, Ed has worked extensively in Australian television and radio for almost twenty years. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. Ed is currently co-host of Sydney’s “Hughsey, Ed & Erin” on the Hit Network’s weekday breakfast show.
  • Network 10
  • Have You Been Paying Attention? (TV show)

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event host and MC

Nazeem Hussain has fast become one of the biggest stars of Australian comedy, and a much loved television and radio personality. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. Nazeem’s Netflix special Nazeem Hussain: Public Frenemy, filmed in Montreal at the Just For Laughs Festival, started streaming globally in 2019, introducing Nazeem to a legion of new fans, and critical acclaim. Funny Or Die, and Chortleboth listed Nazeem’s special amongst their favourites.

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Melanie Bracewell has quickly carved out a path in the comedy scene with her impressive list of credits, showing she has a writing skill set well beyond her years. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. Bracewell has worked as a writer on all three seasons of the smash hit show ‘Wellington Paranormal’ – from the minds of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi.

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Lloyd Langford is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor from Wales, who has cemented himself as audience favourite here in Australia. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. Since first coming to our shores in 2015 as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Lloyd has toured the country extensively and become a fan favourite and regular on hit Network Ten show Have You Been Paying Attention?

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It’s been a brilliant couple of years for Geraldine Hickey. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. Gez’ deceptively effortless knack for turning low-key yarns about agapanthuses and bouncy-castles into high-stakes, helplessly funny narrative rollercoasters has culminated in her Most Outstanding Show award at the 2021 Melbourne Comedy Festival for What A Surprise.

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event host and MC

Marty Sheargold is a stand-up comedian, radio presenter and TV personality. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. Marty has hosted Nova’s National Drive Show with Kate Ritchie and Tim Blackwell, and from 2021 is hosting Triple M’s Breakfast.

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event host and MC

Dave Thornton has built a global reputation for his honest, engaging, whip-smart and damn funny comedy. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. He’s stormed the world’s three major comedy festivals – Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and the invitation-only Just For Laughs in Montréal.

Dave’s TV credentials include hosting a series Channel 9’s 20 to 1, appearances ABC TV’s Spicks and Specks and Agony Uncles, Network Ten’s Hughesy We Have a Problem and regular appearances as a co-host on The Project.

  • Fox Footy
  • The Project
  • Hughesy We Have a Problem
  • Upper Middle Bogan
  • Breakfast with Fifi and DaveHouse Husbands This Week Live Comedy Chat Show
  • Fox FM Radio

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After 20 years as half of Australia’s favourite musical comedy duo, The Scared Weird Little Guys, Rusty Berther (the little one) continues the musical hijinks and slick silliness that established The Scaredies as one of the most sought after corporate acts in the country. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. Rusty now joins with the fabulous Mike McLeish, an accomplished musical theatre performer and improviser who famously played Paul Keating in Keating the Musical for three years.

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Dave O’Neil has been in the business of comedy for over 30 years and is one of Australia’s most recognisable stand-up comics, having performed at 20 Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. Dave has appeared on numerous Australian television shows including Hughesy, We Have A Problem, Have You Been Paying Attention?, The Project, The Yearly, Agony, Utopia, Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation, The Panel and The Fat.

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Tom is in every Aussie comedian's Top 5. A true master of the craft, he remarkably gets better each year, a phenomena that ensures other comics sneak in the back of his always sold out shows. Areas of speciality include Comedians for Hire. He’s performed at every major comedy festival in the world, been twice nominated for a Helpmann and the biggest stand up on the planet Louis CK chose Tom to be his support act for his Australian tour. A sure fire, killer stand up at the top of his game. Tom Gleeson is one of Australia’s favourite comedians.
  • Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television (2019)
  • Piece Of Wood Awards Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2008)
  • The Project
  • Hard Quiz (TV Program)
  • Hard Chat (TV Segment)
  • The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (TV Program)
  • Good News Week (TV Program)
  • The Project (TV Program)
  • This Week Live (TV Program)
  • Triple M - Drive with Merrick Watts