Bio

Marcel Blanch-de Wilt is an award-winning comedian, director, and producer.

He started his comedy career in Adelaide before moving to Sydney (2014 - 2023) and is now based in Melbourne.

Marcel has found an audience for his comedy in every capital city across Australia. Internationally he has performed in the UK, USA, and NZ. He has produced work for the Adelaide Fringe almost every year from 2008 - 2024 along with runs at Sydney Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Bondi Festival, Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and Perth Fringe. He is also the founder of hit Sydney comedy rooms; Best Mates Comedy and Big Swings Open Mic.

In 2024 and 2025 he was handpicked to MC the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow gigs across Far North Queensland and country Victoria, performing to audiences from 300 to 1000. Alongside comedy he has hosted weddings, fundraisers, talent shows, writers retreats, award nights, and networking events.

An accomplished improviser, Marcel has trained at iO Chicago, taught at Improv Theatre Sydney and performs with the ITS Ensemble and his two-prov team, The Newlyweds. He has also trained in clowning under the legendary Dr Brown and cult-fave Zach Zucker. His show Marcel & “Friends” has enjoyed a residency at The Improv Conspiracy in Melbourne where he was fortunate to perform alongside his famous friends Damian Callinan, Claire Hooper, and Ben Russell.

Marcel is an in-demand stand-up director. He has worked with Steph Broadbridge, Ting Lim, Fiona Cox, Sparrow-Folk, Katie Eyles, Beth McMullen, Oliver Hunter, Stephanie Hare, Freddie Arthur, Ainslie Rose, and Maryellen George. Marcel has directed three shows with Lizzy Hoo, one of which went on to be filmed for Amazon Prime. Nanna-stasia, a show he created with his wife Eleanor Stankiewicz, won two awards at the Sydney Fringe.

Marcel is the host of The Comedy Writers Group Podcast. He is also a regular podcast guest with appearances on Do Go On, The Mish and Zac Podcast, The Five Year Plan, Don’t You Know Who I Am?, Who Knew It with Matt Stewart, Wax Quizzical, and Confessions.

On screen Marcel has appeared in several independent productions including the award-winning Evicted! which premiered at the Sydney Film Festival. He works regularly with the Sydney Opera House’s digital education team to produce work for young people.

Marcel loves to pass his experience onto his community and has been teaching stand-up since 2017 at NIDA and Improv Theatre Sydney. He also teaches improvisation and a variety of specialty subjects. Marcel’s workshops and shows have toured to interstate and international improv communities including Big Fork Theatre, Defrost Festival, Auckland Improv Festival, New Zealand Improv Festival, and Lightbulb Improv. He is the regular coach for The Migration Office.

Marcel’s goal has always been about creating community and connection, on and off-stage.

To book Marcel for a show, punch up a script, or to host your next event, e-mail: marcelblanchdewilt@gmail.com

What People Have Said

★★★★ "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
★★★★ “Marcel Blanch-de Wilt was born to be a performer.”

What’s On in Adelaide
★★★★ "... brutally honest; describing long distance relationships, depression, and relationships with equal measure of realism and humour."

Kryztoff
"... But that’s not what is most impressive. Rather, it’s Marcel’s ability to be completely funny and relateable while weaving his musical and acting training so effortlessly into the show."

The Plus Ones
"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
★★★★ "Blanch-De Wilt’s childhood tales are not only laugh-out-loud funny, but told with great authenticity and heart. A great many thumbs up!"

Great Scott
"Marcel managed to truly captivate everyone with finesse and charm."

Yewth Mag
★★★★ "...sharp, witty and full of heart."

Funny Tonne
"I’m not sure what it is about him but Blanch- de Wilt makes everything flow and seem so effortless; almost as though he’s not trying to make you laugh, just telling you a story but delivered in the most hilarious way. His ability to turn any story into something funny is one you definitely shouldn’t miss!"

The Clothesline
"...one of the most entertaining shows this Fringe. Blanch- de Wilt has a natural confidence on the stage, creating a show with a campfire feel to it. The audience spent the show leaning in to hear more and pushed back in their seats in laughter, completely under the charm of this skilled comedian. A must see stand up show."

TREv
★★★★ "The man is a multi-talented performer... A hilarious hour of dance-fuelled comedy."

The Clothesline
★★★★

Dirt and Candy
"Marcel took control of the stage as soon as he walked on. His piece was flawlessly written... His confident choice of getting the crowd singing was testament to his comedic aptitude.”

Hecker.com.au

Bio

Marcel Blanch-de Wilt is an award-winning comedian, director, and producer.

★★★★ "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."

★★★★ “Marcel Blanch-de Wilt was born to be a performer.”

★★★★ "... brutally honest; describing long distance relationships, depression, and relationships with equal measure of realism and humour."

"... But that’s not what is most impressive. Rather, it’s Marcel’s ability to be completely funny and relateable while weaving his musical and acting training so effortlessly into the show."

"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."

★★★★ "Blanch-De Wilt’s childhood tales are not only laugh-out-loud funny, but told with great authenticity and heart. A great many thumbs up!"

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

★★★★ "...sharp, witty and full of heart."

★★★★ "The man is a multi-talented performer... A hilarious hour of dance-fuelled comedy."

★★★★

"Marcel took control of the stage as soon as he walked on. His piece was flawlessly written... His confident choice of getting the crowd singing was testament to his comedic aptitude.”