Peter Helliar
When Australians want a comedian that looks like Phillip Seymour-Hoffman they turn to Peter Helliar.
After only a couple of years on the stand up circuit Pete came to the nation’s attention in 1999 as a cast member of rove, Rove McManus’ ill-fated first series on the Nine Network. When the show went to Network TEN in 2000, Pete went with it, becoming an integral part of the Logie Award winning variety show.
In 2003, Pete took on Australian Rules football with After The Game, which went on to become Before The Game in 2004. The following year Pete created the character Bryan Strauchan, Collingwood rookie and instant superstar. 'Strauchanie' was an AFL sensation picking up the codes’ Personality Of The Year Award, getting his own car in the Grand Final Parade, and even being immortalised on his own official AFL Footy Card.
Through this time Pete kept touring with national tours in 2005 and 2007. He also spent some time behind the radio mic, doing shows with Rove McManus, Judith Lucy and Myf Warhurst.
2010 is an exciting year for Pete, starting with a run of his new live show, The Dreamboat Tour, at the Sydney Opera House. The dreamboat will make its way around Australia and across to New Zealand through the year. Pete will also be starting a new TV gig, as host of an as yet untitled football show on Seven.
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Peter Helliar was fantastic as always. The supporting acts were also very funny and overall had an enjoyable night!
Peter Helliar did not disappoint and the supporting acts were fantastic, great night.
Well worth the late night out
An uproarious night of cool comedy! Not only Peter's, but also the other sketches were fantastic hits for an indelibly night out of fun.
Peter had us in stitches. The other comedians were also very funny. Loved it all.
Great show. Peter was fantastic and the others were also great.
Peter Helliar was great and showed what a professional he is. The other acts were also excellent and we had a great time in a full house.
Outstanding show , Pete was hilarious and the other comedians on the line-up were great. Overall I had fantastic night.