Carl Barron

Since winning Comic of the year and Best Up and Coming Talent in 1993, Carl Barron has established himself as one of the most accomplished comedy performers in Australia and around the world.

Carl's non-threatening observational style of comedy appeals to everyone. He has touched the hearts of thousands of people with his gentle, awkward, self-conscious, relaxed and original approach to comedy. This extremely popular and gifted comedian has tread the boards throughout
Carl started his TV career in 1997 and now has over 50 TV spots behind him both in Australia and abroad. His first DVD release won 'Best Menu Design' at the Australian DVD Awards and sales of same have reached quadruple Platinum status.
Festivals include Melbourne International Comedy Festival 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Festival 1998 Adelaide Fringe Festival 2000, 2002 Montreal 'Juste Pour Rire' (Just for Laughs) Festival 2000 Montreal 'Juste Pour Rire' (Just for Laughs) Festival 2004 TV Credits oz.comedy (thecomedychannel Foxtel) Headliners (Foxtel) Rove (Network Ten) The Footy Show - NRL (Nine Network) - including Live and Sketch Sydney Weekender (Nine Network) Fat Pizza (SBS) Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Nine Network) Live at Jongleurs (Channel 4 UK) Montreal Juste Pour Rire' Festival Gala (Canadian TV) Preen Commercial - two campaigns The Midday Show (Nine Network) Hey Hey It's Saturday (Nine Network) Best Of the Footy Show Comedians - Host (Nine Network).
Carl Barron’s Awards and Achievements Best Menu Design for Carl Barron Live - DVD, 2004 Nominated for ACE Award 1999 Released Carl Barron Live CD in 1999 Nominated for Comedian of the year Maurie Awards 2002 Nominated for a MO Wards 2002, 2004 Released Carl Barron Live DVD in 2003 which has subsequently gone four times Platinum Won the BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW at this years NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL
What the Critics Say "Carl Barron of Australia was the highlight of the evening, with wry observations and hysterical bits on sneezing, burping, farting and just plain stuff"...... The Gazette Montreal
"Barron's show is one asthmatic laugh after the other. It's a marvel the packed audiences had pause for breath - the lady next to me almost required medical assistance" Inpress, Melbourne
"A gifted physical comic and monologist" The LA Times
"Carl Barron is small and shy, his jokes clean and precise. The audience loves him..." Harper Magazine
"Audiences are rioting for a glimpse of his shy and sharp routine" Inpress, Melbourne
"Carl Barron is an awesome stand up comedian.... I had tears in my eyes..."" The Age, Melbourne
"Watching Barron perform is like watching mime with punch lines" The Drum Sydney
"...an Aussie larrikin persona that has been polished to shine brighter than an opal" NZ Herald
Carl Barron headlined at every major comedy venue and Festival worldwide, no wonder that Carl Barron is one of the most sought after comedians world-wide. There are very few Australian comedians on the live scene who have received the same kudos as Carl. A guaranteed hit at every corporate event!