Biography
Mickey D combines his boundless energy, infectious smile and killer wit to produce world-class comedy. He is a brilliant natural comic and amiable host – Mickey burst onto the comedy scene as a 17 year old and made an immediate impact, storming the national finals of JJJ’s Raw Comedy, in Australia. Today, Mickey is recognized as a truly International comedian.
“the evenings brightest spark is Mickey D, a loud demonstrative Australian with a masterful command of his audience, and a quick wit” The Scotsman
Since storming the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2000, this Multi Award winning comedian is now veteran of well over a decade of international comedy festivals. Mickey D has performed across the UK, throughout Europe and the States and acquired an impressive list of TV and radio credits.
His previous sell-out shows in Edinburgh include; ‘Mickey D has Detention Deficit Disorder’, ‘Mickey D was a Pub Kid’, ‘Velocity Boy’ and ‘Good Bloke’.
“his joyous, frisky attitude creates a raucous atmosphere that nurtures unabashed laughter” Chortle
Mickey is highly sought during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with residencies at Setlist, Late N Live, and even kids show The Breakfast Club. He is also the creator, producer and host of THE PHATCAVE – the Massively Popular, Infamous, Late Night comedy show, born out of the Edinburgh Festival.
“charmingly gregarious” The Independent
Mickey is equally at home as compere or headline act and his boundless energy and infectious smile are always guaranteed to rub off on any audience.
“The prodigal son returns to deliver a knock-out hour of surprisingly strong impact…he’s a natural on stage” The Advertiser
“Mickey himself doesn’t hold back, on his delivery as well as his subject matter. He powers through the show with a supercharged energy” Chortle
Comedian, husband, dad and above average armchair athlete, Mick will have you laughing until you hurt. Mickey stars in new Channel 4 documentary ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’, which is broadcast Autumn 2015 in the UK. Further credits include The Comedy Channel, Channel 7, ABC TV in Australia and in the UK – BBC2’s ‘Comedy Shuffle’ – ‘Street Cred Soduko on UKTV Gold.’ South Africa- SABC’s hit travel show “Going Nowhere Slowly” and Documentary “Gorillas in our Midst” 2009. NZ – highly popular panel Show 7Days and TVNZ comedy series. “A Night At The Classic”.
“A natural born performer” The List