Biography

"High energy clowning ... rivals Buster Keaton." The Adelaide Advertiser

Daniel Oldaker was born in Ballarat, Australia, and is currently based in Melbourne. He began performing professionally at the tender age of 18 as part of a double act, winning first prize on ‘'Red Faces', Australia's premier TV variety show. Daniel then spent two years perfecting his abundant physical skills at Circo Arts Circus School, Christchurch, NewZealand.

After graduation Daniel was immediately thrust into the limelight once more, appearing in both the 1999 and 2000 Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. At this time Daniel's attention widened to writing his own material and producing shows for both the Australian and international marketplaces. From 2001 to 2004 Daniel produced a weekly variety night in Melbourne, ‘'Acts of Absurdity', showcasing his talents as comic and M.C.,and providing a much needed platform for other artists to develop new
material.

Daniel now divides his time between the international street theatre circuits of Europe, Asia and North America, and cabaret, stage and corporate performances in Australia and New Zealand. His innovative use of everyday ephemera and innate sense of physical comedy have made him a hit on both sides of the globe, including the recent Edinburgh Fringe. His
energy and originality are unsurpassed.

Daniel has achieved perhaps the highest accolade an artist can expect; he is a ‘'performer's performer', not only enormously entertaining for the public but also a true inspiration to his peers. In each performance. Daniel takes the audience on an unforgettable journey; from the unique, vaudeville-inspired, “'Bell Boy'”, to his delightfully absurd cabaret piece “'The Last Straw'” and the hilarious melon-smashing exploits of “'Live Flavor'.