Lawrence Mooney - Comedian / MC

I’ve been lauded as one of the best comedians in Australia, and I’ve got the reviews to prove it. The Sydney Morning Herald described me as “a fierce and fearless hunter of the funny” who deserves his reputation as a master of the form. The Herald Sun praised my stand-up as consistently funny, insightful, well-written, beautifully paced and well-honed. And The West Australian called me “an extraordinary and stupendously funny comedian”, suggesting it would take a stopwatch to measure how long an audience goes without laughing at one of my shows.

You get the picture. I’m funny.

Away from the stage, I’m a familiar face on Australian television. I’m a regular on Channel Seven’s popular AFL-based entertainment show The Front Bar, where sport, personalities and plenty of laughs go hand in hand.

Over the years, I’ve appeared on a range of well-known Australian television programs, including Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here and The Back Page. I also hosted the ABC’s Dirty Laundry Live for three years, bringing my particular brand of humour and irreverence to the world of celebrity gossip and entertainment news.

One of the more unusual highlights of my television career was being part of the Channel Seven roast of comedy legend John Cleese. I even got to rub John’s bunions—but that’s another story.

My broadcasting career has also extended to radio. For three years, I hosted the breakfast show Moonman in the Morning on Triple M Sydney, bringing my humour and observations to listeners to start their day.

Television and radio are all well and good, but I love the stage. There’s nothing quite like a live audience, and nothing is going to keep me away from stand-up comedy for long.

I’ve toured Australia with the hit live comedy show The Comedians, alongside my good mates Mick Molloy, Marty Sheargold and Sam Pang. Sharing the stage with some of Australia’s best-known comedic talents has been a terrific part of my live performance career.

My solo shows have included Pigeonhole, Beauty and Dead Set Country, each offering audiences my distinctive perspective, sharp observations and willingness to tackle subjects with fearless humour.

I’ve also taken my solo work on the road withFull Moon Party, continuing my commitment to live comedy and connecting with audiences around the country.

Whether performing for a theatre audience, entertaining a crowd at a special event or delivering a set that leaves people talking long after the show, I bring experience, confidence and a genuine love of making people laugh.

As if that weren’t enough, I’ve also become an acclaimed author.

My parody self-help book,Embracing Your Limitations, takes a humorous look at the world of personal development, self-improvement and the endless pursuit of becoming a better version of yourself. There’s even a little Zen wisdom at its comic heart.

It’s a book for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by advice about how to improve their life, unlock their potential or achieve their goals. Sometimes, a laugh and a healthy dose of perspective can be just as valuable as another motivational seminar.

The book is available through booksellers, and it reflects the same irreverent outlook that has made my comedy distinctive.

Over the years, my comedy has attracted strong praise from Australian critics:

Sydney Morning Herald — ★★★★

“A fierce and fearless hunter of the funny who deserves his reputation as a master of the form.”

Herald Sun — ★★★★

“Funny, insightful, well written, beautifully paced stand up.”

The West Australian

“An extraordinary and stupendously funny comedian, one day I’ll take a stopwatch to a Lawrence Mooney show and time when the audience isn’t laughing, it won’t be for long.”

With an established career spanning stand-up comedy, television, radio and publishing, I bring a wealth of experience to the Australian entertainment industry.

My sharp wit, fearless humour and ability to connect with audiences make me a distinctive choice for comedy performances and suitable entertainment events.

If you're looking for an established Australian comedian with television credentials, extensive live performance experience and a style all his own, Lawrence Mooney delivers comedy with personality, confidence and plenty of laughs.

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