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Daniel Connell is an Australian comedian.

Connell grew up in Batemans Bay, on the New South Wales south coast.[1] He started his comedy career in Canberra[2] before moving to Melbourne in 2010.[3]

Connell's style of stand up comedy has been described as "effortless"[4] and "laconic".[5] Reviewers have described him having an "easy charm"[6] and having "mastered the art of dry observational humour."[7]

Comedy festivals

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Connell made his debut on the comedy festival scene in 2011.[8] Connell has performed at 11 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals,[9] as well as Edinburgh Fringe,[10] Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Perth Fringe World, and Canberra Comedy Festival.

Festival shows

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  • Little Aussie Battler (2024)
  • I'm Always Sore (2023)
  • Gutless Wonder (2022)
  • I’ve Had A Flare Up (2021)
  • Cheers Big Ears (2020)
  • Piece of Piss (2019)
  • Bit of Shush (2018)
  • Stacks On (2017)
  • Resting Face (2016)
  • The Get Out Stakes (2015)
  • Dodgem Car Saviour (2014)
  • Mr Personality 1988 (2013)
  • Likeable Enough (2012)

TV appearances

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Connell has made a number of television appearances, including on the ABC in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2024, 2021, 2019, 2017), Opening Night Comedy All Stars Supershow (2022) and Comedy Up Late (2018, 2021).

He has appeared on Have You Been Paying Attention? (Network 10 2024[11]) and The Project (Network 10 2023[12]), and acted in various roles in Kinne Tonight (Network 10 2019).

References

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  1. ^ "'One local started throwing sheep poo onto the stage': The tough start for Canberra comedy star Daniel Connell". ABC News. 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  2. ^ Doherty, Megan (2018-06-29). "Meet the former Defence staffer turned full-time comedian". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  3. ^ Staff Writers (2023-02-01). "5 Moments Of Sweet Revenge With Comedian Daniel Connell". scenestr.com.au. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  4. ^ Maier, Adena (2022-04-15). "Book tickets to Daniel Connell's last few Melbourne shows". Time Out Melbourne. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  5. ^ Herborn, Daniel (2022-04-13). "It is a laughing matter: Here are the comedians' comedians". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  6. ^ Smith, Claire (2019-08-14). "Comedy review: Daniel Connell: Piece of Piss, Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  7. ^ reviewers, Age (2021-04-05). "'The funniest guy in the room': more Comedy Festival reviews". The Age. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  8. ^ Maier, Adena (2022-04-15). "Book tickets to Daniel Connell's last few Melbourne shows". Time Out Melbourne. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  9. ^ Jones, Shyla (2023-04-13). "Review: Daniel Connell 'I'm Always Sore'". Time Out Melbourne. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  10. ^ Smith, Claire (2019-08-14). "Comedy review: Daniel Connell: Piece of Piss, Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  11. ^ "Have You Been Paying Attention?". 10Play. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Daniel Connell On How 'Easy' Kids Are". 10 play. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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