Gordon Southern

Gordon Southern is the international word clown. A stand up favourite across Europe and Australasia, he’s performed in over 30 countries. He is also one of most critically acclaimed comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe, having performed over a dozen solo shows there.

He is a regular at many top clubs including the famous London Comedy Store.
A talented actor and award winning writer with critical acclaim for numerous projects that he has worked on, Southern has written for some of the most memorable comedy shows of the last decade.

Quotes about Gordon Southern

“Razor sharp wit and cavernous imagination” – Evening Standard

“Hugely talented” – Time Out

“Worth the admission price alone” – City Life

“An energetic mirth making talent that would shame many comics with years more experience… A cracking night” – The Scotsman

Live Work

Gordon Southern is a regular headlining comedian on UK and International circuit. He spends at least 2 months every year performing in Australia. A highly regarded international act, he’s worked in many exotic & challenging places, including Afghanistan, The Arabian Desert, Falkland Islands, Kosovo & Liverpool. Forthcoming trips include solo theatre shows in India, South Africa & Australia.

Gordon Southern made his Edinburgh debut in the highly respected Comedy Zone in 1997 and has since gone on to take up several successful and acclaimed solo shows, as well as winning the Time Out Comedy Award ’95 (The Cheese Shop – Most Surprising Discovery)

Solo Shows

2021 Nisolation Perth/ Adelaide

2020- That Boy Needs Therapy London/ Perth/Adelaide NOMINATED FOR BEST COMEDY PERTH FRINGE

2019– A Man For Two Seasons – Launceston Tasmania/ Melbourne

2018- A Man For Two Seasons- Adelaide/ Edinburgh

2018- That’s a Fact That’s Not Fun- Adelaide

2017- That’s a fun fact- Perth/ Adelaide/Melbourne/ Edinburgh /Liverpool

2017- Long Story Short- Auckland/Wellington

2016 – Adelaide Hills Cop II – Adelaide/ Melbourne
2016 – Long  Story Short – Perth
2015 – Your New Favourite Comedian- Perth NOMINATED FOR BEST COMEDY PERTH FRINGE Long Story Short Adelaide/ Melbourne
2014 – Your New Favourite Comedian- Adelaide / Melbourne/Sydney/  New Zealand / Edinburgh/ Festivals NOMINATED FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT NZ COMEDY GUILD.
2013 – The Kerfuffle – Adelaide / Melbourne/ New Zealand / Edinburgh/ Newcastle/ Perth NOMINATED FOR BEST COMEDY PERTH FRINGE 
2012 – A Brief History Of History – Edinburgh / Melbourne/ Sydney/ Perth/ Newcastle/ Hull / Canberra Festivals
NOMINATED FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT NZ COMEDY FESTIVAL.
NOMINATED FOR BEST SHOW EDINBURGH AMUSED MOOSE LAUGHTER AWARDS
This show continues to tour…
2011 – Free Range – Adelaide/ Melbourne/ New Zealand Edinburgh Fringe Festival
2010 – Borders – Adelaide, Melbourne & Edinburgh Fringe Festivals
2009 – The Unofficial Gordon Southern Annual 2009 – Adelaide & Edinburgh Fringe Festivals
2007 – Stamp Stamp – Edinburgh Fringe Festival
2006 – The Solutions – Edinburgh Fringe & Manchester Comedy Festivals
2003 – My Drums Hell – Edinburgh Fringe Festival
2001 – Gordon Southern – Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Festivals

EDINBURGH, ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE, PERTH, SYDNEY, BRISBANE AND NZ COMEDY FESTIVALS, 2011- 2019

HEADLINING ‘BULMERS BEST OF THE EDINBURGH FEST’ IN ADELAIDE AND BRISBANE

SUPPORT ACT “COMEDY CONVOY” ACROSS NEW ZEALAND 2012
MC FOR ‘THE BIG SHOW’ AUCKLAND 2011
Hull, Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester, BLack Country Comedy festivals- Various 2012- present day
Adelaide  2009 MC & Headliner“Best Of The Fest” & Solo Show
Sydney Comedy Festival 2006 MC Best Of The Edinburgh Fest
Melbourne Comedy Festival 2006, 2009 MC & Headliner Best Of The Edinburgh Fest
Byron Bay Big Joke Festival 2008 – Headliner
Cambridge Comedy Festival 2008 Solo Show
Manchester Comedy Festival 2006 – Solo Show
Dubai Comedy Festival 2005

He’s also appeared at several music and culture events including Glastonbury, Leeds, Isle of Wight, Bestival, Kendal Calling  and the End of the Road festival.

International music festival appearances include the Falls Festival (Australia) and Sziget (Hungary)

Corporate

Southern has been booked twice for football governing body UEFA in Switzerland (That’s a sending off) and twice for the Australian V8 Speedway society… as well as Lufthansa, the Shop Agents Society, Homestart Australia and several other high profile corporate clients, writing shows specifically tailored to their needs.

Radio/ Podcast Credits

Little DumDum Club (Australia) 2019

Comic Jenius, Edmonton 2017- NOMINATED FOR A CANADIAN COMEDY AWARD

Tea with Alice: Podcast 2016-18

I Love Green Guide Letters. Podcast 2016-18

I Guess That’s Why They Call It The News – BBC Radio 4 – 2009
The Cheese Shop Presents…– BBC Radio 4 – 97-99
Stand Up 2 – BBC Radio 2 – 1997
The Joy Of Sketch – BBC Radio 2 – 1998
Weekending – BBC Radio 4 1993-96

Voiceover Work

Admiral Insurance – voice of parrot – TV and Radio campaign 2004-2008
Carex Washer/Walker campaign 2002-2003

TV Credits

Stand and deliver ABC2 Australia 2016

Up late at the Melbourne Comedy Festival ABC2 Australia 2016

Stand Up for Christchurch TVNZ 2012
Good News Week – CH10, Australia – 2010
Tonight With Trevor McDonald 2009 – Topical Standup
Standup Australia – Comedy Channel 2008
Mischief – BBC3 2007- Topical Standup
Time Gentlemen Please – Sky 2000
11 O’Clock Show – C4 2000
Edinburgh Comedy – BBC 2001
Comedy Nation – BBC 1998
Stand Up Show – BBC 2000
The Sunday Show – BBC2 1996
Paramount Presents…The Cheese Shop 1995
Komikasi – Paramount 1995

As A Warm Up Artist…

Have I Got News For You – BBC
QI – BBC
Never Mind The Buzzcocks – BBC
I’m Alan Partridge – BBC
11 O’Clock Show – C4

Theatre Credits

Moon The Loon – Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh – 2006
Steve Frosts Impro Allstars Edinburgh- 2011

Writing Credits

The One Ronnie – BBC1: Nominated for a British Comedy award
Mischief – BBC3
11 O’Clock Show – Channel 4
Dead Ringers – BBC
Comedy Nation – BBC
Live Floor Show – BBC
Revolver – BBC
Jim Tavare – C5
Sunday Show BBC
Good Stuff – ITV
Gas – C4
The Big Breakfast – C4
Cheese Shop – BBC Radio 4

Other writing credits include work for shows on BBC2, C5, Sky One, BBC Radio 1,2,4,5 and stand-up material for other live acts.

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