Robert McHugh
13/26 Nicholson Street,
Balmain East. NSW.2041
h (02)9818 3964
mob 0402 207263


Career Focus

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Comedian/ Television Host/Corporate Speaker / Writer/Comedy Teacher/Presentation coach

Experience Summary

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  • Experienced in all facets of stand-up comedy, public speaking and performance having been resident MC at Sydney Comedy Store for 12 months - most recently guest appearances on the Comedy Channel and currently in production hosting own series to be aired in prime time on SBS 1. Average 2-3 gigs a week.
  • Well versed in comedy and business writing having written television and radio sketches, long form reality - most recently for Beyond and Discovery Channel, business plans and motivational courses.
  • Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
  • Competent interviewer, and reporter.
  • Proven business skills having managed major bookstores in the Sydney CBD (Angus and Robertson, Pitt Street – Dymocks, George Street).
  • Able to communicate effectively at various levels most recently after dinner speaker at ex-premier’s conference Parliament House, NUW, UNSW, YHA Australia while also performing on regular comedy circuit.

Education

/ Graduate certificate in English Literature,University of Sydney / 1999
Graduate certificate in Philosophy, University of Sydney / 2002

ProfessionalExperience

/ Host and Co-Creator, ‘ComedySchool’– SBS Television produced by Beyond International. TBA – prime time April 2010
  • Host show
  • Format show structure and episode beat
  • Assist with talent selection and production
/ Present
Comedy Teacher, Eastern SuburbsCommunity College, Sydney Community College and North Sydney Community Centre.
  • Tutor students of all ages and backgrounds in all facets of stand-up comedy – writing, delivery, stage craft and business.
  • Edit student scripts working with them to ensure the routine is ‘solid’.
  • Organize and compere student graduation nights performing in front of live audience at a comedy venue.
/ 2003 - Present
Performance–
  • 20 years of high profile corporate clients including state Labor Party, National Union of Workers and University of New South Wales.
  • Exposure includestelevision, radio and print media – most recently interviewed by North Shore FM 29/9/2009 and Inner West Courier feature story August 2009.
  • Developed extensive contacts in entertainment industry.
  • Successful and reliable reputation with booking agents – Showcorp, Mediak Services, Speakers Australia, A-List etc.
/ 1984 - Present
Writing Credits–Grundy Television, Channel 10, SBS, 2MMM
  • Wrote ‘You’ve Got to be Joking’ which beat 60 Minutes 2 weeks. New Zealand Candid Camera, Writer/presenter – Nightshift, channel 10 music video show, writer for Doug Mulray breakfast show.
  • Created recognized and successful stand-up comedy course. Wrote successful corporate presentation course, ‘Perfect Presentations’.
  • Was commissioned to co-write the opening play for the Carnivalefestival 1987.
/ 1984 - Present
Acting Experience
Leading parts for Genesian Theatre Company, Hindley in ‘WutheringHeights’ and Barsad in ‘Tale of Two Cities’. Role in upcoming Australian feature: ‘Tough Nuts’ Extra in Harvey Norman commercial, featured extra in Kelvinator commercial.

Writing Samples & References Available