ABOUT
Marcel is an award-winning comedian, director, and producer. He started his career in Adelaide before moving to Sydney. He has performed alongside some big acts including Celia Pacquola, Arj Barker, Claire Hooper, Dave Hughes and Tom Gleeson.

Marcel started his creative career in directing and writing plays before entering into stand-up. Credits include: Tomorrow Will Do (2008), Mâché (2009), Open Mic (2010), Tonight with Tony (2011), Amuse Bouche (2012), Fat Wânk (2012), Comedy Action Rangers (2013), Late Night Comedy at The Producers (2014), Death of a Disco Dancer (2015), Play (2016), The Best Man (2017), Love + Cordial (2018), Comedy Tasting at the Wine Centre (2019), Newlyweds and Friends Take Chicago (2019), Nanna-stasia (2019), Pancakes (2020), Testing, Testing (2021), Everything I Was Too Afraid to Do [Live on Stage] (2022).

Marcel loves festivals. He has produced work for the Adelaide Fringe every year since 2008. He has performed at Sydney Fringe, Sydney Fringe Comedy, Bondi Festival, Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and Perth Fringe.

Marcel is a passionate producer. He curated Adelaide Fringe venues (Harry’s Bar, The Producers Hotel, The National Wine Centre) between 2013 - 2019 and won The Spirit of the Fringe Award for creating magic behind the scenes. 

Marcel is also an in-demand director. He has worked with Lizzy Hoo, Steph Broadbridge, Beth McMullen, Eleanor Stankiewicz, Lauren Hayward, and Maryellen George. In 2019 he directed Nanna-stasia which won two awards at the Sydney Fringe. 

Marcel is also an experienced MC having hosted quiz nights, special events, award nights, weddings, and a range of comedy nights across Australia.

Marcel is an accomplished improviser. He has trained at iO Chicago. He teaches at Improv Theatre Sydney and performs with the ITS Ensemble and his two-prov team, The Newlyweds.

Marcel regularly tours and has performed in Perth, Hobart, Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wollongong, Brisbane, Cairns, Wellington, London, and Chicago.

Marcel teaches at NIDA Open, Improv Theatre Sydney and as a one-on-one creative coach. He also works for the Sydney Opera House as a presenter in their Digital Education Department. 

You can find him on his podcast We Need Help alongside co-hosts Ele Stankiewicz and Orya Golgowski.

He is a regular podcast guest having appeared on DoGoOn, FitBet, Don’t You Know Who I Am?, OinkTime, Worst First Dates, Confessions of the Idiots, Dead Dad Society, and Vic & Em’s Comedy Gems.

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

“Very funny” - Ronny Chieng

★★★★
“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

★★★★
"... 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