Marcus Ryan

Perennial globetrotter Marcus Ryan is a natural comic and gifted storyteller and has featured at so many festivals and clubs around the world it’s hard to know where home is these days. One thing’s for sure, he’s right at home on stage.

A laid back yet engaging presence, Marcus charms his audiences with a sharp wit and tales from the road, having performed in 50 countries in 6 continents, but who’s counting!? And even a few gigs (poorly) in Spanish!

Though Australian born, Marcus is not one to stay still, previously based in Canada & the UK, he regularly plays club circuits across North America, Asia & Europe as well as frequenting festivals world-wide. Never shy of a challenge,, he thrives on exploring unchartered territories, continually carving his own path, bringing English speaking comedy to communities, cities & even countries that have never had it before! Completing epic journeys through South East Asia & Latin America becoming the first person in history to perform English speaking stand-up comedy in several countries, including Laos, Cambodia, Nicaragua, Uruguay & Paraguay. The result of this was a multiple award-nominated solo storytelling show ¿Hablas Inglés? that has toured world-wide to sold out audiences and rave reviews. Hi follow up show ‘Walk This Qué’ tells the story of his 1,000+km journey on 2 feet walking the Camino De Santiago across Spain & ‘MARCOS’ is his latest solo show – an hour of his craziest stories of sex, drugs, crime and wild adventures. All 3 shows are touring simultaneously and cementing his reputation as a great storyteller on the comedy & fringe circuits around the globe.

When it comes to experience, there isn’t a lot he hasn’t encountered. From television, film, radio and acting, as well as writing and performing poetry, giving university lectures, mentoring students and upcoming comics through workshops. Whether it be charities, club comedy, backpacker gigs to corporate events such as AFL Europe & Cricket Australia and raising money for Fred Hollows Foundation with his concept show ‘Lights Out Laughs’, from 3 minute sets to 3 hours, he’s performed in a play for an audience of 1 to hosting music festivals up to 15,000! Versatile is an understatement. Be it clean or blue, for young & old, for family, kids and international audiences, Marcus Ryan is an excellent reliable all-round MC and headliner, a brilliant storyteller and observational comic with an ability to entertain any room.

Marcus Ryan is an award-nominated (JFL Montreal & Perth) stand-up comedian, an award-winning storyteller (The Moth), a published writer and explorer and has a story to tell for every occasion. Regarded as one of the most well-travelled comedians working today, whilst not a household name in one country, he has a global following and respected by his peers.

‘You won’t be disappointed’ – The West Australian

‘Effortlessly funny…unpretentious, informal, belly-laughs-a-minute stand-up’ ThreeWeeks, UK

‘Marcus Ryan had one of the best lines of the night, brilliantly subverting an established comedic segue…’ ‘He does everything a stand-up’s supposed to do’ Chortle, UK

‘With skill and deft timing, he hit the mark with fine observations on his global travels’ The Skinny, UK