Greg Fleet was never into comedy in his youth. He stumbled upon it much later in his life, only to find out he was really good at it! Starting as an actor trained by NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art), Fleet tried out comedy at the request of NIDA’s head. To his surprise, he found out that he had a hidden flair for standup! His propensity to make people laugh exceeded many famous comics right from the outset.
His first stint was at Melbourne’s ‘Prince Patrick Hotel’ in 1987 where he recalls that he wasn’t able to stand up on the stage because of his nervousness and had to perform a ‘sit down comedy’. Since then, the change has been drastic, as Greg Fleet has beautifully combined the art of comedy and theatre together to pull off spectacular shows worldwide! Today, he’s in high demand for all sorts of entertainment events. Contact us now to get hold of this amazing standup artist.
Greg Fleet owns the stage every time he is up there! LITERALLY! He has incorporated his acting skills into his stand up routines, making them more intriguing. The audience is definitely in for a sidesplitting show, sitting at the edge of their seats all along and losing track of time. You will often see his varying tone and perfectly matched body gestures complimenting his jokes, subverting the viewers into uncontrollable laughter. Critics say Fleet is incredibly funny and casts a spell upon the audience!
Having travelled the world a lot, Greg often jokes about the places he visited and the people he has met. His stories about cultural shocks and stereotypes are ridiculously funny, and will blow you away! The Sunday Times has called him the ‘The fastest thinking stand up around!’ and not without reason. Greg Fleet is known for making up jokes on the spot, and he rocks at it. His keen observation of the people and activities happening around and his spontaneity make his comedy seem look effortless. He’s highly recommended for all types of shows—corporate events, festivals, bar stages, parties…you name it!
Greg Fleet’s versatility has made him a master of all stages. He has graced sitcoms, TV shows, dramas, live chats and discussions and just about everything else! His remarkable acting skills saw him acting in films like ’Shakespeare’ and ‘Mathew and Son’ alongside Nicole Kidman. He’s also been a regular customer on the TV screen, where he has featured in hit shows like ‘Prisoner, Neighbors and Die on your feet’. Alongside his stints on several others shows, he has also been a familiar voice on the Radio, working on the show ‘Get this’ and also regularly hosting ‘Breakfast Afternoon’ and ‘Drive Radio’
Apart from entertaining people at their homes via their TV screens, Greg Fleet performs live in various comedy hubs and bars across Australia and the rest of the world. He can make his listeners fall off their seats with his razor sharp satire and hilarious jokes!