Gary Eck is an accomplished stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, author and film director. He has performed across the globe — from Singapore to Paris, New York and London — and appeared at major festivals including the Edinburgh, Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals.
A favourite on the corporate circuit, Gary has worked with many of Australia’s biggest brands. His engaging style, sharp wit and ability to tailor material make him an ideal choice for awards nights, conferences and roadshows. Whether delivering a bespoke comedy set, hosting as MC, or even or even as a surprise hoax guest. Gary brings energy, professionalism and laughs to every event.
Beyond stand-up, Gary has built a diverse career in film and television. He co-wrote and co-directed Happy Feet Two with Academy Award–winner George Miller, also voicing several characters in the film. Gary won the world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest, with his short film The Money, now exceeding 50 million views online. He co-wrote and starred in the cult comedy feature You Can’t Stop the Murders (currently being adapted for the stage), and appeared in the comedy film Boytown alongside Mick Molloy and Glenn Robbins.
Gary is the co-creator, writer and episode director of the global kids’ animation hit VEGESAURS, now in its fifth season on ABC TV and one of BBC’s most-watched preschool series, second only to Bluey.
He has also authored two children’s picture books published by Scholastic — Wake Up Sleepyhead and The Day the Moon Came to Stay — and currently has two feature comedy films in active development: The Comedy and Tragedy of George Batten and Three Fools (optioned by George Miller).
Gary continues to perform regularly on the Sydney comedy scene and occasionally at sea performing on international cruise liners!
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Adaptive Comedy: How stand-up comedy can make you an effective and adaptive leader.
Using the similarities between Leadership and stand-up comedy, award-winning Gary Eck has crafted a keynote, where he not only performs stand-up but takes you through the core principles of comedy, equipping you with a critical skill set – an adaptive muscle memory that will help you communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders and clients. Gary will better equip you to read the room, build resilience, explore creativity, demonstrate flexibility and express empathy. Everything you need to be an adaptive leader.Adaptive Comedy: How stand-up comedy can make you an effective and adaptive leader.
"Mastering the art of the comic in the business world can put you ahead of everyone else!"
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Gary Eck is one of Australia's most popular and versatile stand-up comedians whose sharp wit has been entertaining Australian and international audiences for nearly two decades. He is also an accomplished writer, actor and film director. Gary is enormously popular in the corporate arena as a master of ceremonies, comedian and keynote speaker. His ability to tailor material to suit the client's needs and ad lib with the audience make him extremely flexible for a variety of events. Gary has performed for hundreds of companies including Qantas, AMP, Optus, Smith Kline Beecham, Fosters, Boral, Apple, the Attorney General's Department, Energy Australia and Telstra.I am eternally grateful for the wonderful job Gary did for us. It was a complicated brief and run sheet, and not only was Gary the consummate professional, he made me cry with laughter time ... keep reading Entrepreneurs Organisation
I just wanted to let you know that I am eternally grateful for the wonderful job you did for us last night. It was a complicated brief and run sheet and not only were you the consummate professional, you made me cry with laughter time and time again.
People are still raving about Gary's performance. One attendee said he was the best comedian he has seen in a very long time!
I just wanted to let you know that I am eternally grateful for the wonderful job you did for us last night. It was a complicated brief and run sheet and not only were you the consummate professional, you made me cry with laughter time and time again. After all these years managing events it's not often I honestly think a performer deserves their fee - but you Gary are a star.
Gary had the audience in the palm of his hand. Very professional, funny til it hurt and a fabulous result! I would be more than happy to have Gary on all my events.
Gary was an absolute pleasure to work with. Would definitely use him again should the opportunity arise.
Gary was very friendly and co-operative and really got the local people involved. He was very funny.
Gary was fantastic - would defintely use him again and recommend to others.
Just wanted to say a big Thank You! for your efforts at the Melbourne Nestle Forum. The client was extremely happy with the interviews and I know the lovely Jenni enjoyed working with you. So thanks! I look forward to working with you again soon!
Gary emceed our recent roadshow tour of Australia. He was very prepared and kept the audience in stitches through-out the long morning sessions. I don't know what we would have done without him. Well done Gary!
His performance was great and he was very well received by the audience
Funny, funny man. Judged the audience well and held their attention throughout dinner. We will definitely use him again
Gary was an absolute pleasure to work with. Would definitely use him again should the opportunity arise
Fresh, funny, original and he's not even from Melbourne!
Gary mixes experience with an outrageously funny stand-up routine
Despite the difficult task of entertaining a crowd of Accountants from Ireland to Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and Sydney, ranging in age from 18 to 60, Gary Eck broke through the barriers and had the whole room in stitches. He tailored his performance to our needs and thanks to Gary our night was an outstanding success
Our thanks to Gary Eck for entertaining us. His performance was enjoyed by all as we had a good laugh at his quick, sharp humour. We also thank him for his tolerance as there were a few hiccups in the room set-up, but he good naturedly waited, and helped!, until everything was ready.
Dear Gary, A great big thank you from all of us at TNS! Your brand of comedy was exactly what we were looking for when we arranged the opening of our new Sydney premises. Our clients were extremely impressed with the whole evening, which was contributed to enormously by your comic set. It kept the evening light and allowed our guest to go home with smiles on their faces. Please accept my congratulations and thanks for your involvement in our special event.
Thank you SO MUCH Gary, you are brilliant! Hope we get to work with you in the not too distant future.
Your performance really went down spectacularly and your work at making the day flow certainly added to the success.
On behalf of the Narraweena Rugby League Football Club we would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for making our sports dinner Auction Night Function on Friday 8th July 2005 such a success. Everyone that attended the function has commented on how brilliant Gary performed on the night. The guests have said that they have not laughed so much, which is a credit to you. Not only were you entertaining but you always remained very professional. Once again thank you for all your assistance in preperation for the night and for helping us make our function so successful. We look forward to working with you in the future.
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