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Dave Thornton

Australian stand-up comedian, actor, TV and radio presenter

Dave Thornton is the kind of comedian who walks on stage and immediately feels like someone you’ve known forever, smart, fast, self-deprecating and deeply likeable.

With over 20 years of experience, Dave has taken his stories and sharp observations from suburban Melbourne to international stages in Edinburgh, New York and Singapore.

You've seen his face on The Project, Spicks and Specks, Would I Lie To You? and Upper Middle Bogan.

Heard his voice sell you cereal. Watched his stand-up go viral online.

Whether riffing on parenting, identity or life’s little humiliations, Dave delivers comedy that’s both deeply relatable and reliably hilarious. A total pro, and a damn funny one.

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Key Points for Dave Thornton

Dave Thornton has performed on international comedy stages from Edinburgh to New York, with storytelling that blends sharp insight and warm absurdity, always delivering big laughs and bigger heart.
Dave is a regular on shows like The Project, Spicks and Specks, The Hundred, and Fisk, with a voice that’s fronted national radio, major ad campaigns, and endless viral clips.
From co-hosting Fox FM’s top-rating breakfast show to starring in Upper Middle Bogan and Five Bedrooms, Dave’s natural charm makes him a seamless fit across media formats.
Equally comfortable in a comedy club or a black-tie ballroom, Dave is an exceptional MC and event entertainer, relatable, reliable, and seriously funny when it matters most.

Topics for Dave Thornton

TV, radio personality
Comedian
Master of Ceremonies

Testimonials for Dave Thornton

Dave Thornton read the room perfectly and delivered the key points of the event in his very unique and humorous style. He was on time, always happy to discuss options and happy with a change on the fly during the event. Also managed to hold the attention of a raucous 1,300 guests where nobody else could.
Property Council of Australia

Dave Thornton was sensational and great to work with. Very accommodating.
Ashdown-Ingram

Sharp, Witty, Picked up on the audience very quickly and responded accordingly. Extremely easy to work with.
Tomago Aluminium

So easy to work with, Dave Thornton was able to read the audiences and contributed to making the night a huge success.
Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dave Thornton was given a strict brief of do’s and don’ts and he did an amazing job reading the crowd and warming them up. He had a great response from everyone.
KOJO Productions

Excellent. Really well received by the audience.
National Insurance Brokers Association

Excellent, Dave Thornton had tailored part of his material to the accounting/law profession and received great response from crowd on this and his other work, very personable.
The Tax Institute

Don’t miss this.
Scotsman

He’s razor sharp and very funny.
Inpress

A quick and self deprecating wit…an engaging comic with a truly Australian take on life.
The Age