Hello!

STAND-UP
I’ve been performing stand-up since 2012. I started in in Adelaide before moving to Sydney in 2014.

I’ve performed in every capital city in Australia. Internationally, I’ve performed in the US, UK, and NZ.

I love festivals. I’ve produced work for the Adelaide Fringe every year between 2008 and 2020 including six solo shows. I’ve performed at the Sydney Fringe, Bondi Festival, Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, and Perth Fringe.

I’m an in-demand MC. I’ve hosted the best comedy rooms in the country like Comedy Republic, The Rhino Room, Good Chat, and The Comedy Store.

I’ve performed alongside legends like Dr Karl, Clare Hooper, Nikki Britton, and Rhys Nicholson. In 2024 I was handpicked for the MICF Roadshow which saw me MCing theatres across Queensland with some of the best comedians from the comedy festival.

DIRECTING
I’ve been directing festival shows since 2008. I started in theatre before moving into stand-up and one person shows. Since then I’ve been in high demand.

If you’re looking for a director for your next show, get in touch to see if we might be the right fit for each other.

Highlights:

- Multiple awards for Nanna-stasia and a ton of great reviews.

- Best Newcomer Nominee for Steph Broadbridge’s Hot Chick/Tired Mum.

- Maryellen George’s Call Me Me touring to the Edinburgh Fringe.

- Lizzy Hoo: Hoo Cares on Amazon Prime.

IMPROVISER
I’ve been doing longform improv since 2016. I’ve been lucky enough to perform alongside excellent people like Tom Cardy, Alex Lee, Susie Youssef, and the brilliant ensemble at Improv Theatre Sydney. I’ve studied at iO Chicago and invited to perform at the New Zealand Improv Festival, the Brisbane Improv Festival, and the Auckland Improv Festival.

I run specialty and custom improv workshops for groups and corporates.

You can find me performing alongside my wife in our improv duo, The Newlyweds.

“Two-prov is one of the hardest comedy structures to survive and The Newlyweds smash it into an effortless masterclass. Quickwitted, loveable and despicably funny. I love them.”
- Sharnema Nougar (Two Little Dickheads)

TEACHER
I teach people to be more confident on stage and to become better storytellers.

Whether it’s in stand-up, public speaking, or improvisation, my main focus is get my students to become the best they can at getting the response they want from their audience.

I have a Bachelor of Arts (English & Drama) and a Bachelor of Education.

I’m available for one-on-one coaching. We can workshop jokes, generate material, develop your persona, navigate creating a show, all sorts of things.

Get in touch via marcelthecomedian@gmail.com

"Marcel has such an incredible understanding of the mechanics of comedy and storytelling, and he always makes you feel supported and heard. I'm super excited to keep honing my comedic voice under his tutelage!" - Melody

THE COMEDY WRITERS GROUP
The Comedy Writers Group is a community of comedians who meet regularly online to share and workshop jokes.

I started this community on Patreon because people were looking for a place to connect and grow.

Guest mentors like Cameron James, Alice Fraser, Dane Simpson, Bron Lewis, and Tommy Dean, help support the comics to find their best work.

There's also a podcast featuring guests like Lizzy Hoo, Jess Perkins, and Nikki Britton, where listeners can submit their jokes to be workshopped on the show.

Find out more here.

★★★★
“Marcel Blanch-de Wilt was born to be a performer.” - What’s On in Adelaide

★★★★
"I can tell you now that you simply cannot and will not be able to get through the show without having to break out into roaring laughter every 30 seconds." - Weekend Notes

★★★★ - Kryztoff

"Marcel’s comedy took up the whole stage with flare and cheeky mischief that had the audience barely able to catch their breath before the next laugh." - Newcastle Mirage

★★★★ - Great Scott

"Marcel managed to truly captivate everyone with finesse and charm." - Yewth Mag

★★★★ "...sharp,  witty and full of heart." - Funny Tonne

"His ability to turn any story into something funny is one you definitely shouldn’t miss!" - The Clothesline