Des Dowling

When it comes to killing people with laughter, Des Dowling is the perfect assassin. Having worked on stage and behind the lens, Des knows just the right tricks to get the show to take off. His hard work and talents have made him one of the most reputable and dependable comedians in Australia. Before dedicating himself to standup, Des worked as a news and current affairs reporter on Channel 7, Channel 9 and ABC. However, he wanted to make people happy rather than making them miserable, which is why he entered the world of comedy. Des is also a well-established actor, producer, writer, corporate MC, and voiceover artist.

Des works miraculously well under pressure. He will tactfully counter whatever hurdles you throw his way and come out unscathed. His act bears honesty and versatility, making him flexible for hosting a variety of events. His profile as a corporate comedian is the envy of any aspiring comedian. With an intriguingly high re-request rate, Des ensures an experience of a lifetime. Contact us now to book him for your next event.

COMEDY GENRES

Although some of Des’ material is scripted, most of it is pure on the spot improvisation. He believes that originality can only come from creativity, so he makes it a point to add new variety to his act each time he stands up on stage. Whether it is a top-notch award show or a low-key golf dinner, Des knows just how to manipulate his audience into tears and stitches. His passion to perform has compelled him to tour all around Australia with his unique and innovative ideas. He seldom uses bells and whistles to make his shows vivacious and gets his message through to the audience in the classic standup style. Des is a devil with mockumentary and can crack up the most serious of audiences.

Des does not restrict himself to any particular topic while executing comedy. However, he usually derives humor from everyday observations and his recollections of how a common Aussie goes through life. Although he may not be  the  best, Des is  definitely  the  safest comedian to  opt  for,  keeping  in  view the value-for-money  concept. Australian Music Association says Des is a ‘consummate professional’ who is ‘easy to work with’.

NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCES

Des was a national finalist at the Triple J’s RAW Comedy Competition. Since then, he has been performing at all major events and venues throughout Australia. His credits on the radio include his work at 101.1 MIX FM and 3AW. Des has written and produced for The AFL Footy Show, The Wedge and The Legend of Matilda Dixon.

His mockumentary series ‘Mark loves Shannon’ got him nominated for the Logie Award. Des is a regular sight at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He is the proud founder of the Albury-Wodonga Comedy Festival. Des has served numerous corporations like Sacred Heart Mission, Open Family Australia and Australian Workers Union. All of his clients speak very highly of Des in terms of content and delivery.