Daniel Oldaker is a world-class physical comedian and nouvelle clown who has entertained millions from screen to stage with his iconic circus and physical comedy shows. His internationally acclaimed character Dandyman earned Best International Act at the Busan International Comedy Festival and was a standout in the Perrier Award–winning La Soirée, including performances at the Sydney Opera House.
Daniel has performed in over 30 countries at major arts and street festivals across Brazil, Japan, Finland, and South Korea, first rising to fame at just 18 years old after winning Red Faces on Hey Hey It’s Saturday. His television appearances include Italy’s Tú sí que vales, Romania’s Got Talent, and ABC’s The Sideshow.
His most booked and in-demand production is the iconic physical comedy show Ding Dilemmas, a high-energy, crowd-pleasing hit celebrated for its razor-sharp timing, virtuoso physicality, and joyful chaos.
Daniel is also an experienced Host and MC, equally at home guiding world-class stages or intimate community events, from the Circus Big Top at Glastonbury to Moreland City Council’s Christmas Carols, bringing warmth, confidence, and seamless audience engagement to every event.
Daniel has performed in over 30 countries at major arts and street festivals across Brazil, Japan, Finland, and South Korea, first rising to fame at just 18 years old after winning Red Faces on Hey Hey It’s Saturday. His television appearances include Italy’s Tú sí que vales, Romania’s Got Talent, and ABC’s The Sideshow.
His most booked and in-demand production is the iconic physical comedy show Ding Dilemmas, a high-energy, crowd-pleasing hit celebrated for its razor-sharp timing, virtuoso physicality, and joyful chaos.
Daniel is also an experienced Host and MC, equally at home guiding world-class stages or intimate community events, from the Circus Big Top at Glastonbury to Moreland City Council’s Christmas Carols, bringing warmth, confidence, and seamless audience engagement to every event.
DING DILEMMAS
Honest, playful, mischievous, and joyfully raw, Ding Dilemmas is a highly physical circus-comedy and ode to the art of play in a rapidly automated world. Blending circus skill, bold physical storytelling, and improvisation, the show follows a bumbling hotel manager facing replacement by artificial intelligence, creating brilliant, unrepeatable moments through genuine audience connection and joyful absurdity.
Technically flexible, language-light, and scalable, Ding Dilemmas performs seamlessly in theatre and outdoor street-theatre settings, with each show shaped by improvisation, making every performance truly original.
Technically flexible, language-light, and scalable, Ding Dilemmas performs seamlessly in theatre and outdoor street-theatre settings, with each show shaped by improvisation, making every performance truly original.
DAY WITH DANDY
A Day with Dandy is a high-impact festival activation built around Daniel’s iconic Dandyman character, designed as the perfect extension to his main show, Ding Dilemmas. The package combines a follow-up workshop, a crowd-favourite talent showcase led by Daniel, and spontaneous roving interactions—creating repeat engagement, audience participation, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.
With over two decades in the industry and touring to more than 30 countries, Daniel brings rare versatility—creating work for family audiences, all-ages festivals, and adults-only contexts with equal precision and care. His experience and creative intelligence ensure each activation delivers magical, memorable moments while maintaining artistic integrity and broad audience appeal.
Daniel Oldaker is sought after by programmers and presenters worldwide for work that is artistically robust, audience-powered, and proven to anchor festival programs with bold, joyful, high-impact performance.
With over two decades in the industry and touring to more than 30 countries, Daniel brings rare versatility—creating work for family audiences, all-ages festivals, and adults-only contexts with equal precision and care. His experience and creative intelligence ensure each activation delivers magical, memorable moments while maintaining artistic integrity and broad audience appeal.
Daniel Oldaker is sought after by programmers and presenters worldwide for work that is artistically robust, audience-powered, and proven to anchor festival programs with bold, joyful, high-impact performance.
HOST/MC/COMPÈRE
Daniel Oldaker is a virtuoso host and compere with over 20 years of experience, known for bridging the gap between audience and stage to deliver joyful, seamless, and highly engaging live experiences.
A master of physical comedy, timing, and audience intuition, Daniel works in the tradition of Australia’s strongest live hosts — combining warmth, authority, humour, and clarity to keep events flowing while making audiences feel genuinely included. He has hosted events across Australia and internationally, from intimate venues to large-scale productions for thousands.
His hosting credits include the Big Top at Glastonbury Festival (UK), the Woodford Folk Festival main circus tent, major circus festivals nationwide, and a wide range of corporate, community, and large-scale public events, including council celebrations and high-profile corporate functions.
A master of physical comedy, timing, and audience intuition, Daniel works in the tradition of Australia’s strongest live hosts — combining warmth, authority, humour, and clarity to keep events flowing while making audiences feel genuinely included. He has hosted events across Australia and internationally, from intimate venues to large-scale productions for thousands.
His hosting credits include the Big Top at Glastonbury Festival (UK), the Woodford Folk Festival main circus tent, major circus festivals nationwide, and a wide range of corporate, community, and large-scale public events, including council celebrations and high-profile corporate functions.
ADD SOME ROVING...
Looking to add outstanding interactive roving characters to your event?
Turn up the fun and fantastical with one—or all three—of these unforgettable crowd-pleasers.
Meet the delightfully dapper Dandyman, charming audiences with impeccable style and cheeky surprises. Stir things up with Nosey Parker, whose ridiculous antics and curious nature lead to perfectly unexpected moments of hilarity. Or unleash the Funky Lizards, dancing up a storm and infecting the crowd with unstoppable groove and joy.
Pick one, mix them together, or go all in—these roaming characters create spontaneous, never-to-be-repeated moments of fun, frivolity, and festival magic that audiences will talk about long after the day is done.
Turn up the fun and fantastical with one—or all three—of these unforgettable crowd-pleasers.
Meet the delightfully dapper Dandyman, charming audiences with impeccable style and cheeky surprises. Stir things up with Nosey Parker, whose ridiculous antics and curious nature lead to perfectly unexpected moments of hilarity. Or unleash the Funky Lizards, dancing up a storm and infecting the crowd with unstoppable groove and joy.
Pick one, mix them together, or go all in—these roaming characters create spontaneous, never-to-be-repeated moments of fun, frivolity, and festival magic that audiences will talk about long after the day is done.
NOSEY PARKER
Community Engagement Officer
Brace yourself for a comedic spectacle with Nosey Parker! Our official goofball is set to inject uproarious fun and frivolity at the Festival. Join the laughter as Nosey Parker, the master of outrageous antics, brings his sidesplitting humor to life. With a track record that includes performances at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Whittlesea Community Festival, Pako Fest, Clunes Booktown Festival, Hamilton Island Airport, and numerous other festivals and events across Australia, Nosey Parker is a comedic force to be reckoned with—a quirky creative brimming with zany talents.
FUNKY LIZARDS
The Funky Lizards are the grooviest reptiles on the floor, dancing, prancing, and frolicking like frill-necked funk steppers! Don’t miss their wildly entertaining, silly footwork as they spark fun and excitement wherever they go. With their infectious energy and quirky moves, you won’t be able to stop your feet from joining in! These fun-loving creatures bring unbridled joy to the dance floor, making every moment unforgettable.
ADULTS ONLY SHOWS
A Wild & Hilarious Adults-Only Comedy Experience!
Daniel Oldaker presents a daring, hilarious adults-only show. A master of physical comedy and improvisation, Daniel delivers a high-energy performance featuring absurd antics, daring feats, and a water-melon act seen by millions on television. He has appeared on Italy’s Tu Si Que Vales, Romania’s Got Talent, and starred in world-renowned variety shows La Soirée and La Clique at the Edinburgh, Melbourne, and Adelaide festivals, as well as at the Sydney Opera House. Expect wild, witty, unpredictable entertainment filled with chaos, charm, and theatrical brilliance. Every performance is unforgettable, unique, and full of energy.
Daniel Oldaker presents a daring, hilarious adults-only show. A master of physical comedy and improvisation, Daniel delivers a high-energy performance featuring absurd antics, daring feats, and a water-melon act seen by millions on television. He has appeared on Italy’s Tu Si Que Vales, Romania’s Got Talent, and starred in world-renowned variety shows La Soirée and La Clique at the Edinburgh, Melbourne, and Adelaide festivals, as well as at the Sydney Opera House. Expect wild, witty, unpredictable entertainment filled with chaos, charm, and theatrical brilliance. Every performance is unforgettable, unique, and full of energy.
Check out Melon-Head Variety Act as seen on Tú Sí Que Vale and Romania's Got Talent