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Dave Thornton

Dave Thornton (born 13 December 1979) is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, television and radio presenter. He has performed stand-up comedy throughout Australia, in Edinburgh, Singapore and New York. He has also appeared on Australian television and radio.

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Upcoming Gigs

14 FEBRUARY 2026
Grapes of Mirth—Launceston 2026
Josef Chromy WinesRelbia TAS
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Grapes of Mirth—Launceston 2026
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9 MAY 2026
Dave Thornton - More or Less
The RechabiteNorthbridge WA
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Dave Thornton - More or Less
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10 MAY 2026
Dave Thornton - More or Less
The RechabiteNorthbridge WA
#DaveThornton#Comedy#Arts&Theatre
Dave Thornton - More or Less
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Latest Articles

News / Arts
The Great Comedy Hustle For Muscle Inaugural Fundraiser
Stand-up people.
Features / Arts
Why His Family And Fiance Make For Great Skit Material
"But every time you see a stand-up skit about a partner you've got to know that behind the scenes there's a pretty fancy holiday that has to be paid for."
News / Arts
Brisbane Comedy Festival Reveals First Look Line-Up
Tickets on sale 1 December.
Reviews / Arts
Just For Laughs: The Stand Up Series
"There wasn't much that escaped scrutiny."
News / Arts
Arj Barker, Dave Hughes And More Stand Together To Raise Funds For Nepal
All money raised will head to the earthquake-struck country
Features / Arts
Pointed Observations
"I keep joking that I want to hold onto copies of Mad Men so I can show my grandson how we used to live. ‘Look at that, men were allowed to read and we could still vote. Those were some good times’.”
Features / Arts
Trying to be an "actual good comedian"
Dave Thornton on doing stand-up for 12-year-olds
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