About Anthony Ackroyd
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Testimonials:
Anthony’s delivery was nothing short of sensational. He is a gifted comedian with superb talent and an innate ability to include the audience. Without exception my sales team were on a high after Anthony’s act and to this day still comment on the night.
– Mars Confectionery Australia
He had the full attention of the crowd of some 315 people who laughed and laughed and laughed. Surely the best possible recommendation for any comedian. The response since that evening has been one of universal agreement that it was TCA’s best event ever. I have no doubt that the performance of Anthony was the main reason for that.
– Territory Construction Association
Anthony has the sharpest mind in the business. He is the MC of MCs and is the go to man for any corporate event.
– Australian Business Theatre
Anthony Ackroyd has been embraced by Australians as a comedian whose comic diversity has made him a legend on the comedy circuit and well known outside it. His comedy is witty, intelligent, and often centres around issues of everyday human behaviour. It’s the sort of comedy everyone can relate to … There is an unavoidable element of truth in his shows which may be one of the reasons this man is soooo popular.
– Beat Magazine
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Anthony Ackroyd is the Creator and CEO of Feel Betterer and a Professional Motivator through Humour.
A prominent figure in Australia’s comedy scene. Anthony’s career spans over three decades and has remained a prominent figure in Australia’s comedy scene. His reputation for sharp wit, intelligence, and social insight has made him a beloved personality in both stand-up and media.
Anthony Ackroyd is one of Australia’s most successful stand-up comedians and comedy writers, celebrated for his intelligence, lightning-fast wit and ability to connect with any audience. A regular favourite on ABC Radio’s Thank God It’s Friday! and a familiar face on TV programs including Q&A, Anthony has built a career as a performer, satirist and storyteller with rare versatility.
A highly sought-after corporate comedian and MC, Anthony is also an expert speaker on the power of humour, wellbeing and human connection. Recognised as a leading authority on the social and cultural impact of comedy, he brings unique insight into how laughter can transform workplaces, boost resilience and create communities.
Anthony rose to national prominence on ABC TV’s legendary The Big Gig and went on to perform and write for hundreds of television and radio programs, feature films and live productions — including The Comedy Company, where his iconic impersonation of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd became the stuff of political comedy legend.
His career has taken him across Australia and around the world, performing everywhere from intimate private events to crowds of over 110,000 at ANZ Stadium. He has worked alongside comedy greats such as Billy Crystal and Rowan Atkinson, contributed material to Jim Carrey’s Ace Ventura, and co-starred in the cult film Reckless Kelly.
Driven by a commitment to using humour for good, Anthony has spent years bringing joy to children as a clown doctor, supporting dementia patients as a humour therapist, and leading laughter programs through Laughter Club International. He founded and directed the Bowral of Laughs Comedy Festival and his political satire series has been featured by major Australian media outlets.
Today, Anthony is CEO of Feel Betterer, the wellbeing company he created to help people change their lives through fun, connection and high-quality online programs. Inspiring, thoughtful and always hilarious, Anthony Ackroyd remains one of Australia’s most distinctive voices in comedy and culture.
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