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ROD QUANTOCK
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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ARJ BARKER
Arj who won the coveted Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1997, has firmly established himself as one of the golden boys on the international comedy circuit. For years, he has been honing his craft at comedy festivals and clubs all around the world.
He has made numerous appearances on late night talk shows, including Letterman and Conan O'Brian shows, as well as his own half hour special on HBO produced by comedy central. Arj also plays 'Dave' on HBO's hit series 'Flight of the Conchords'.
Though acting is a consideration, Barker seems to enjoy doing stand-up and travelling most. And so he continues to tour the world, bringing his original brand of humour wherever there's a stage and an English speaking audience.
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DENISE SCOTT
Comedian, Writer, Actress, Presenter.
What people have said about Denise Scott:
"Suburban Riot is hilarious! I never thought a comedian could impress me so much." (Adelaide Theatre Guide)
"Denise Scott … only has to look as if she's going to say something and everyone laughs." (Mum's the Word, Natalie Ward, Sunday Herald Sun)
"Scott was phenomenal." (Smallest Room in the House, Tony Squires, Sydney Morning Herald)
"Rare talent." (Smallest Room in the House, Garry Mansfield, Herald Sun)
"I've taken a poll and yes, Denise, you are a genius." (Steve Vizard)
"Denise Scott literally stole the show ... She has an eagle eye for observation ... Her material is fantastic, her delivery excellent ... She is extremely funny." (In Press)
"You haven't lived until you've seen Denise Scott ... Her material was unavoidably delicious and it's been repeating on me all week ... there wasn't a dry eye in the house." (Star Observer)
"Denise Scott's routine is brave but it works ... with men as well as women weeping with laughter." (The Age) |
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BRAD OAKES
Brad works very hard to make every gig a winner. Brad's 'get amongst it' approach can give the false impression that you're involved in a conversation, but there is always a punch line looming, ready to slug you right between the eyes. Brad is extremely good at judging an audience which makes him perfect for difficult crowds as well as better behaved ones. An exceptional talent.
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CAL WILSON
Cal Wilson - is best known in Australia for her hugely successful Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows and as a regular cast member on Channel 10’s comedy sketch show, “Skithouse”. Cal is also a favourite panel member on “Glasshouse”, regularly appeared as a guest on "The Panel" and is also fortunate to enjoy her guest appearances on “Rove Live” performing her stand up material and live crosses. After conquering the corporate and television markets in New Zealand, Cal has moved to Australia and as a fantastic stand up comedian and MC, she has proved to be a welcome breath of fresh air in the corporate market. |
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JOSH THOMAS
At the age of just 17 Josh Thomas was the youngest ever winner of the Melbourne International Comedy. Festival’s RAW Comedy Competition in 2005. He also made the finals of So You Think You’re Funny, Edinburgh’s equivalent to RAW Comedy. He thought he was the King of the world. His next gig was in a scary you-might-actually-die-when-they-stab-you style Tavern in front of 12 comics and a man sitting at the bar crying into his beer.
After only a few short years of performing stand up Josh’s unique talent has the Australian Comedy Industry abuzz. His virginal looks and cutting dialect combine to create a voice that is genuinely distinct and exciting. For a performer so young to have such an honest and developed sense of who he is on stage is quite remarkable. 2007 has been a cracker year for Josh, picking up the gong for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for his first ever solo show, Please Like Me. This was followed by 6 weeks touring with the Comedy Festival Roadshow and an invitation to perform at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal in July.
In the last twelve months Josh has performed on the Comedy Channel’s Stand Up! Australia and supported the likes of Dave Hughes in front of a crowd of 1500. He has been heard on the ABC’s Triple J Breakfast Show, Brisbane’s 612 ABC, Triple M Brisbane and has presented the “Triple Z Comedy Show” on Saturdays.
Watch this space.
“____ the comedy festival’s most junior player is also one of it’s best…fiercely funny” - The Age
“Energetic and original with a quirky sense of timing … Josh left the audience in tatters” - The Courier Mail
“The future of Australian comedy” - Time Off Magazine |
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