David Quirk

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Stand-up comedian and actor David Quirk has cemented his place on our TV screens and as an original voice on the international comedy circuit, with hit live shows in Australia and the UK.

Recent TV credits include Rosehaven, Josh Thomas's Please Like, Problems, and Sammy J & Randy in Ricketts Lane.

In 2021, his most recent live show 'Astonishing Obscurity' was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

David is currently under commission with Malthouse Theatre.

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Reviews

  • "Who knows what is true in this mesmerising hour, full of deep thoughts, philosophy and world-class stupidity…our hero is unfazed. Confident, assured and in control, he seems perfectly at home. ★★★★

    THE SCOTSMAN

  • "An intelligent hour of comedy that’s both funny and philosophical, full of uncomfortable truths, black humour, and brutal honesty." ★★★★

    THE AGE

  • "A triumphant show." ★★★★

    CHORTLE

  • "This is a beautiful hour of slightly whimsical, incredibly lyrical material." ★★★★

    THE LIST (EDINBURGH)

  • ★★★★

    THE LIST UK

  • "Witty, intelligent… The jokes may be wry, but the huge grins in the audience are not." ★★★★

    ARTS HUB

  • ★★★★

    THE SKINNY UK

  • "He knows what he’s doing on stage. His stories make magic and laughter." ★★★★

    THE SCOTSMAN

  • "This show has enough darkness to enjoy from start to finish." ★★★★

    RIP IT UP

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Upcoming Gigs

David Quirk Melbourne Comedy Festival All Stars Supershow 2017

Past Gigs

DAVID QUIRK ASTONISHING OBSCURITY

DAVID QUIRK AT THE COMICS LOUNGE

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL

DAVID QUIRK - COWBOY MOUTH - LIVE TAPING

APPROACHING PERFECTION - EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL

APPROACHING PERFECTION - EDINBURGH COMEDY PREVIEW

APPROACHING PERFECTION - SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL

APPROACHING PERFECTION - MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

APPROACHING PERFECTION - BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

APPROACHING PERFECTION - THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

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  • NOMINEE

    MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING SHOW 2021

  • WINNER

    MOOSEHEAD AWARD 2015

  • WINNER

    PIECE OF WOOD AWARD - PEER VOTED BEST SHOW - MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2013

  • NOMINEE

    BEST OF THE FEST (LOCAL), SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2013

  • WINNER

    INNOVATION IN THEATRE AWARD - MELBOURNE FRINGE 2011

  • WINNER

    GOLDEN GIBBO AWARD - MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2010