Gareth Berliner (back to listings)

“More soul than a hundred other comedians…..another jewel in the glittering Holyrood crown” Edinburgh Metro 4 Star review

“Cheaper than Prozac….by the end of the show you feel you've made a friend.” The Age, 3 star review (Melbourne - Helen Razer)

"Berliner is clearly one of life's natural conversationalists. Chatty, friendly and engaging, he's the sort of act audiences instinctively warm to." - Chortle

"Berliner certainly has the potential to go a long way" - Funny

Gareth Berliner was born an April Fool on April the 1st 1972, he has an easy going and likeable stage manner. His comedy is largely personal / autobiographical / anecdotal and observational with the occasional hint of topical being thrown in for good measure. He's been performing stand-up since October 2002 and has performed both nationally and internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Adelaide fringe festival. His hour show GUTLESS has been well received and reviews can be seen on his website www.garethberliner.com .

He has performed all over the UK both as an act and as an MC as well as currently running his own comedy night, The Electric Empire in Clapham, where he is the resident MC. He does work for Mirth Control, Avalon and various other promoters.

Southampton University, Plymouth University, Bradford University, Liverpool University, The Laughter Lounge in Liverpool, The Big Chill Festival, The Comedy Café, Hackney Empire, Brixton Comedy Club. The PHATCAVE in Edinburgh.
He has supported both Mickey D and Patrick Monahan for their Edinburgh Previews.

Berliner Facts:

He plays the Bongo's and various percussion. He loves films. He likes Graphic Novels. He loves travelling. He has a degree in film. He has directed and acted in short films. He used to be in a Marching Brass Band (He played the Quads in the Drum Section). He went out with a his Nurse once. He can hold a note, just about. He was once in the Indiana Jones stunt spectacular at Disney MGM. He went to an Anti Nazi camp in Germany! He's lived all over London except the West End (Saving that till he makes his fortune.) He wants to meet the legendary Bush Tucker man from Australia and then eat a Wichiti Grub. He has a tube in his chest. He's a lover not a fighter. He wishes he had met Bill Hicks, Richard Pryor, Andy Kaufman and Spike Milligan. He was almost mugged by a guy with an invisible knife. He has several tattoos. He has been a Hippy. He has been a Snowman.

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