
Although relatively new to the scene, Dave has quickly gained attention by winning numerous awards such as ‘Angling for a Laugh’ in 2005, ‘Search for Funny Bone’, Campus Comedian of the Year at TREV, and Best University Comedian in Victoria.
Dave's solo performance debut at the 2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival won him a nomination for Best Newcomer, and he’s been on the telly on shows including Stand-up Australia on thecomedychannel and Comedy Inc – The Late Shift.
Dave is a Sagittarian who enjoys long walks in the park and getting caught in the rain.
GIG DATES
Thursday 4th September - “Is Heaven Nuclear Powered?” Anti-Nuclear Comedy Benefit, The Northcote Social Club, 8pm. Joining Dave are Damian Callinan, Sammy J and more. Visit www.northcotesocialclub.com for ticket details.
Wednesday 17th September - All-Star Comedy Fundraiser for the Channel 31 show Studio A, Corner Hotel, 8pm. Dave Hughes and Rove headline this bumper all-star comedy show, compered by Studio A’s very own host Dave Thornton.
Visit Dave's website at www.davidthornton.com.au
Pretend that you are far more interesting than you actually are. Make up fun facts about yourself, for example, that you invented yoghurt.