DAVE THORNTON

Dave Thornton doesn’t just tell jokes—he builds entire worlds out of the absurdity of everyday life. Honest, whip-smart, and damn funny, this Geelong export has spent over twenty years proving that sharp wit and genuine warmth aren’t mutually exclusive.

From sold-out Australian theatres to Edinburgh, Montreal, New York and even Korea and South Africa—Dave has consistently delivered comedy all over the world that feels less like a performance and more like your funniest mate recounting their week.

You’ve probably seen Dave trading barbs on Sam Pang Tonight or battling wits on Would I Lie To You Australia, as well as Spicks and Specks, The Hundred with Andy Lee, and Hughesy, We Have a Problem. Combining his love of comedy and sport, Dave also hosted Fox Footy’s AFL quiz show The Beep Test and appeared as a regular panellist on Fox Sports’ The Back Page.

He’s also an accomplished actor with roles in the beloved Upper Middle Bogan and House Husbands, did four years on Melbourne’s Fox FM breakfast radio show, and is an in-demand voice-over artist.
Online, Dave’s stand-up clips have racked up millions of views from fans around the world, proving his comedy translates everywhere.

Whether he’s crafting material about the peculiarities of modern life or his own family experiences, Dave has mastered the art of making strangers feel like insiders. Smart without being smug, personal without being preachy, cheeky but…well ok he’s cheeky – Dave Thornton is one of Australia’s best, and he makes it look effortless.

“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