Markus Birdman

Markus is an original and highly talented stand up. He has been described by the BBC as “the all-round package; witty, controversial, hip, topical, silly. A master of timing and physical comedy." His relationship with the Beeb goes back to his performance at the Edinburgh Festival in 2001 as part of Screaming Blue Murder's Big Value Show and as a finalist in the televised BBC New Comedy Awards 2001. He was nominated for the NZ Comedy Guild Award as Best International Artist 2014. 'The crowd fell for his dry, witty, confused little boy mutt-schtick in a big way' (The Observer) 'Delightfully comic. Controversial, personal and wickedly punchy' (The List) 'Birdman cuts a dashing figure, elegant, smart, theatrical. A hugely entertaining hour of thoughtful, heartfelt, mature comedy, performed with great energy and dynamism... Engagingly mixes the silly and the downright wrong' (Chortle) '... already on his way up...' (Time Out) 'Second to none' (Adelaide Advertiser) 'Infectious, likeable and popular... A consummate comic... energetic, engaging, thought-provoking and funny' (The Stage).

"Charming, unexpected and utterly compelling. Definitely one to watch" - Banana Cabaret BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 Semi-finalist Tour Support for Markus Birdman 2023 & 2025 Star of New Zealand Comedy Festival 2023 & Melbourne Comedy Festival 2023

A comedian delivering beautifully crafted gags that range from the dark to the ridiculous. '... the clever and funny Rob Coleman, whose material ranges from the sinister to the ridiculous' (Funhouse Comedy Club).