In a time when East and West do not seem to understand each other, top stand-up comics of Middle Eastern descent Ahmed Ahmed, Aron Kader, and Maz Jobrani take it upon themselves to single-handedly bridge the gap with an original comedy tour that has become one of the hottest concert tickets in the USA.

He grew up in Longreach in Central Queensland the son of a sheep shearer. Moved to the Gold Coast where he became a roof-titler, moved to Sydney and decided to walk on stage at the Harold Park Hotel one night, told everyone how a bird had poo-ed on him that day and the rest is history.

Former Simpsons  and Ben Stiller Show writer Dana Gould is a comedian’s comedian and a formative influence on better-known stand-ups like Patton Oswalt, who has sung his praises far and wide.

Since his first solo show in a modest 60-seater at the Edinburgh Fringe back in 2001, Danny Bhoy's star has continued to rise. His 8th solo show at the Fringe last year to packed houses (in one of the biggest venues in town) tells only a small part of the incredible journey this young Scottish comic has taken.

Greg Giraldo is one of the hottest comics in the USA. Socially provocative and yet broadly funny, Greg has become one of the most versatile and highly entertaining comics working today.

Hans Eduard Marie Teeuwen (born March 3, 1967 in Budel, The Netherlands) is a Dutch comedian, actor and a singer and director. His work can be described as absurdist, apolitical and confrontational.

Jeff Dunham is one of the funniest partners in show business. He has amassed legions of loyal fans throughout the United States and abroad with thousands of sold-out theatre and comedy club performances, countless television guest spots – including numerous Tonight Show appearances with both Leno and Carson– and with two top-rated specials on Comedy Central.

Jeff Garlin both co-stars and executive produces the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" starring "Seinfeld" creator Larry David.

Jim Breuer, born on June 21, 1967 in Valley Stream, Long Island, has established himself as one of the most outrageous comedians in the U.S. through his incredible stand-up performances, charismatic stage antics and impressions, various television appearances, movie roles and his Sirius Satellite Radio show.

You probably remember John Witherspoon as Ice Cube’s (Craig’s) outrageously funny, dog-catching dad in New Line Cinema’s smash urban trilogy Friday, Next Friday & Friday After Next, or as “Pops” on the long-running syndicated sitcom The Wayans Brothers…or as Spoon on NBC’s The Tracy Morgan Show. > read more

“My goal is to build a comedy empire and help restore dignity to our profession. It’s the best I ever feel when I’m on stage, putting the thoughts from my head into those of an audience.  Applause is my drug of choice.” – Katt Williams

Is that a sparkle in his eye or is he just confused? With his innocence and friendly demeanor Mitch quickly engages the audience and then catches them off guard with his mixture of mischievous dialogue and off colour comments. > read more

In the 1990's Richard was in the prodigious double act Lee & Herring, who created the cult hit BBC Two shows Fist of Fun and This Morning With Richard Not Judy.  He was also one of the team behind the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series On The Hour. 

Born in the Bronx, Robert Schimmel’s “big break” came in 1986 when Rodney Dangerfield invited Robert to perform on his HBO Young Comedians Special (also debuting Andrew “Dice” Clay, Bill Hicks, Dom Irrera, and Carol Leifer), which led to his critically-acclaimed Showtime specials Hard Core in the Big Apple and Robert Schimmel: Guilty As Charged.