Mark McConville

Having entertained over 250,000 people around the country and internationally this full time professional Corporate and Club Comedian/MC comes to you very highly recommended.

“His life observations and stories had the audience in fits of laughter” – Williment Travel Group

 “A job very well done, we want him back!” - QR

 “Mark was very professional and a pleasure to work with, his style was very embracing and down to earth. For a tough crowd he certainly nailed it, the feedback was fantastic!” - Queensland Newsagents Federation

 “His attention to detail, presentation and planning was exceptional” - Advance Electrical Wholesalers

 “I can’t believe how funny this guy really is. I think I wet myself” - Aged Care Facility Patron

 Mark has been seen on all of the major commercial TV channels as well as being a featured comic on the Comedy Channels “Home Delivered Comedy”. Radio stations haven’t escaped his attention either, having been heard around the country under the “Home Grown Humour” banner, but to be fully appreciated, he has to be seen live.

 From Cairns to Canberra, New Guinea to Newfarm, Mark has been leaving them wanting more. Whether it be in a pub in  Outback Roma, or one of Melbourne’s premier comedy venues Mark has been able to find a way to relate to people from all walks of life.

2008 saw Mark celebrate 10 years as a Stand Up Comic, and like fine wine he’s getting better with age. Mark’s approach is up front and personal.  His direct manner means the audience is engaged from the moment he steps onto the stage.  Short and punchy, his gags cut to the chase, giving the audience a full physical workout of the best possible medicine – laughter.

An innate ability to connect with people means Mark can zero in on the finer points of life and present them in a way that makes you laugh and laugh hard.

Mark McConville – A brief Q and A session:

Name:  Mark McConville

 Age: 39                    

 Years in Biz: 11 Years

Club started in: First ever Stand Up gig was at the Hamilton Town Hall in Brisbane. April 26th 1998

 Best gig ever: I’ve thought long and hard about this and am unable to single out one particular gig as being “The Best” I did however find myself recently performing at a function where half the audience were deaf. There was a lady on stage with me madly trying to keep up with sign language. I don’t know who was laughing more, me or the audience…. To her credit, she did an amazing job. I’ll never forget it.

Worst gig ever: I once did a gig in Sydney where I actually feared for my safety . That’s what can happen when guys have way too much to drink and think, “Lets have a go at the Comic” It’s not a very nice feeling walking off stage having just been told, ”You’re a dead man” This guy was interrupting the show, so I made an example out of him. It’s never meant to get personal, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. He was waiting for me in the car park with a few of his mates. Luckily for me  though  there were security guards looking after the situation!

First Car: HQ Holden

Dream Car:  Shelby Cobra

 Celebrity you’d most like to get it on with:  Is it wrong that I’m attracted to Lois Griffin from the cartoon Family Guy? I mean come on, she’s hot.

 Fave book:  Stephen King “Dark Tower Series”

 Fave film:  Pulp Fiction

 Fave muso/cd:  Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon

Fave holiday:  Anything that involves family and friends.

Fantasy dinner party guests:  William Shakespeare, Richard Branson, David Gilmour, Madonna, Billy Connolly, Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Napoleon Hill, Robert De Niro, Quentin Tarantino, Joe Pesci, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz, Angelina Jolie, Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jnr, Johnny Depp, Heath Ledger, Russell Crowe, Frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams, and of course, Elvis. Now that’s a party!

Dumbest thing you ever did:  Trying to out run a Police car while driving a Backhoe. (I was 15 at the time)

Smartest thing you ever did:  Make the decision to become an entertainer.

 5 words that describe you: Creative, Passionate, Insightful, Motivated, and Hairy.