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One Dog and His Man….and the rest of the family is Australia’s funniest and most unique double act. A supercharged ventriloquist show that fuses observational comedy, hilarious audience interaction and a family of crazy characters, brought to life by the multi talented voice of reason, Dean Atkinson.
You’ll meet Stan, a washed up ex cabaret artist who is only at your function for the free grog, Penelope, a feisty, ‘man hungry’ retiree who met Dean on a cruise ship and Fetch the dog, a disobedient, fast- talking canine with a severe behaviour problem manifesting in confrontation with Dean and the audience. These puppets may be voiced and controlled by one man but the characters themselves are anything but dummies. They have their very own legion of fans at corporate events, exclusive functions, comedy clubs and on the worlds most luxurious cruise ships. Dean and the gang have also been seen on every major TV network in Australia.
When Dean is not talking for his friends he talks for the AUDIENCE! During the show important people in your organisation can be turned into human dummies in a side-splitting twist to the traditional ventriloquist act. There is a bigger surprise later when the same people are transformed into a talking dog and a singing pig!
With a few names, some personal targets and a little info about your business the whole show can quickly become tailored just for you with in jokes, people’s names and even product placement for extra comedy effect. Dean’s puppets have been known to stop midway through a conversation with the CEO to say “So, do you often talk to dummies”? The boss says “no.” The puppet replies “That’s funny this is my first time too”
But why does a grown man talk to dolls? Well, Dean Atkinson was first bitten by the performance bug whilst on childhood holidays with his parents. This was the era of British seaside theatre and where he saw his first ventriloquists. Dean was fascinated by the concept but found the design of the characters and jokes old fashioned. Upon graduating from The London Academy Of Music And Dramatic Art, England’s oldest and most prestigious drama school, he decided to become a full time comedian and ventriloquist himself. He quickly set about designing his own dummies, making them unlike anything audiences had ever seen before and taking them to new levels of visual comedy. Dean now has over 20 years of professional experience and a full-length corporate show that breathes new life into this lost art form, mixing an exciting cocktail of showmanship and the magic of modern ventriloquism with an energetic on stage persona. Likewise the rest of Dean’s family of characters are instantly recognisable to us as real people themselves. We identify with them as caricatures of hilarious folk who we meet in our every day lives. Everyone knows a person like this, in their workplace, on their street or even manifested in the family dog. It is this comedic hook that makes these guys so easy to laugh at.
One Dog and His Man is the funniest and most versatile comedy show in Australia. Dean Atkinson is a born showman, comedian and MC who’s likable personality, versatility and skill are guaranteed to make him the hit of your function. His show is refreshingly unique and original with a cast of living cartoon characters who actually interact with the audience and challenge and chastise their every sentence. A pack of puppets that never fail to capture the hearts, laughs and imaginations of every one they meet.
Don’t be a dummy, book now.
Testimonials
I loved it ,loved it loved it….tell Fetch I loved it.
Dannii Minogue
Dean, you were hilarious. We loved the way you incorporated our products into your performance.
Canon
I have had Dean three times in three very different sized performing situations, He adapted to each like the pro he is. Each time the audience were crying into their soup.
ANZ
When are you coming back?!
Maquarie Private Wealth
Dean did a great job at a small scale customer night. This is a first class show that can be done anywhere without the need for special effects and glitter. Very simple and very funny.
Subaru
One of the best nights I have ever been too, we were sore in the stomach from laughing so much. Dean is the best ventriloquist I have ever seen. A very clever performance with great audience participation.
Latrobe Valley Funerals
We have Dean back every year and he always finds someone else for his dummy ‘Stan’ to pick on. You are a very funny man, thanks again for all your help.
Baron Insulation
We continue to use Dean at every opportunity. He was a very special part of our new renovations celebrations in 2008. Many people ask for his details so they can book him for their own parties.
Yarra Yarra Golf Club
Dean, you are a world class comedian and performer. Thank you so much for making my Christmas party memorable, particularly when you got Mark up and turned him into a dummy.
Quality Packing Services
Dean thanks you for the extra special effort you put into our event. We had much positive feedback for the special lecture you gave on ventriloquism and your show was hilarious.
Melbourne Museum
Dean, you really know what your doing, a very fast moving and professional performance, a great act.
Tom Burlinson, Actor
Dean , we had fantastic feedback on your show. I hope we can work together again
Jane Flemming, Olympian
Dean did a great job customising his performance to fit our Harry Potter launch. His Owl Character looked just like the one in the film.
Robinsons Book Shop
My daughter is a big Jeff Dunham fan and we wanted a ventriloquist for our Christmas function. Dean certainly rose to the occasion. His act is polished and very funny.
Poolside Frankston
I saw Dean and Fetch steal the show on a cruise and I had to have them for our party!!
Custodian Wealth Builders
Dean did a fantastic job to include our product range within his performance. He was a big draw card to our business.
Nuturf Australia
Dean did a great job entertaining 100 blokes who had basically been drinking all day. A very funny show. I had tears in my eyes
Cables Plus Tasmania
10 out of 10 for passenger response. The most talked about act of the cruise. A great ventriloquist!
Princess Cruises
A very clever man with a very funny show. The houses are packed every time from ages 8 – 80. A really nice guy
P&O cruises
He’s hilarious, it’s terrific.
Red Symon
