Chris Wainhouse

 After a white-bred, middle class upbringing, Chris turned out an arty-trendy sort of try hard, and a magnet for dominant women. A product of his environment, Chris lives a life of weird repetitions with no time for rational thought.

His sharp-witted and daringly clever act has seen him perform with many comic greats such as Vince Sorrenti, Bruno Lucia, Jeff Green (UK), John Maloney (UK), Mark Mayer (UK), Arj Barker (USA) and Stevie Starr – The Regurgitator.

Chris’ suave attitude has seen him steadily climb the comic ladder. In 1998 he won the title of  The Comedian of the Year at the famous Harold Park Hotel in Sydney, past winners include the Umbilical Brothers, Flacco, Carl Barron and Kenny Graham. Chris was also successful in taking out the Grand Final for the 1999 Triple J Raw Comedy Competition, in Melbourne, which earned him a trip to Edinburgh Comedy Festival.

Chris is a regular headline act at some of the world’s most prestigious comedy venues including The Sydney Comedy Store, Melbourne’s Comedy Club “The Classic” in Auckland and Jongluers in the UK. He also regularly headlines in Singapore, Jakarta, Malaysia and Hong Kong - a testament to his cultural diversity.

Chris’ fresh brand of comedy is guaranteed to bring any audience undone. From Corporate Functions to exclusive Presentations Chris has taken his fun and intelligent standup routine throughout Australia and overseas.

Whether it’s Corporate Functions or presentation nights or one of the numerous comedy clubs around the world, Chris’ clever, provocative and original style of comedy is guaranteed to crack them up where ever he goes.

· Triple J Raw Comedy Winner (Queensland Final) 1999
· Triple J Raw Comedy Winner (Australia Final) 1999
· Harold Park Sydney – Comic of the year 1998

They Say:
· Chris’ rapid fire wit and rapier delivery has audiences begging for mercy”
… Brisbane News

· “Excellent, must see!”
… Courier Mail

· “Chris has more character than a Disney movie”
… Time Off Magazine

Chris Wainhouse – A Brief Q and A section:

Age:  Mid to late 30ish

 Years in Biz: I stopped counting on day 2

 Club started in: Sit Down Comedy club rooms (Brisbane)

 Best gig ever: Next Tuesday

 Worst gig ever: Next Tuesday (it’s complicated)

 First Car: a three legged donkey

 Dream Car: a six legged donkey.

 Celebrity you’d most like to get it on with: Danny Devito (there’s just something about her that makes me melt).

 Fave book: anything from Dr Seuss.

 Fave film: Schindler’s list (if you haven’t seen it… hilarious!)

 Fave muso/cd: Chris Wainhouse, Text me a cuddle (over 15 sold)

 Fave holiday: Woodford Maximum Security.

 Dumbest thing you ever did: I once dipped my nipples in liquid nitrogen and then got my friend to flick them… BIG MISTAKE!!

 Smartest thing you ever did: I decided not to dip my other nipple in liquid nitrogen.

 5 words that describe you: That guy called Chris Wainhouse