I'm a disabled comedian from Stevenage, a returning pro act who started performing in 1997 at 19. I quickly made a name for myself on the UK circuit, working for major clubs and promoters both home and abroad before transitioning into television—using my comedy chops to shape shows and write for others.
I returned to performing last year, combining traditional stand-up, crowd work, and organised chaos into my performances. My material is high-octane, darkly funny, and often draws on my health issues and tragic life in a uniquely upbeat way.
Since my return I’ve quickly worked my way up locally, securing paid 20s, MCing, opening and headlining smaller clubs for a variety of local promoters.
Competition Successes:
WINNER – The Blackout Gong (Up The Creek, London) – Jan, 2025
WINNER – Should I Stay or Should I Go? Gong (Funhouse Comedy, Leicester) – Jan, 2025
RUNNER-UP – Leicester Comedy Festival Gong (Laughter Craft, Leicester, Feb 2025)
FINALIST – Bath New Act of the Year (Bath Comedy Festival)
FINALIST – You Must Be Joking (Newbury Comedy Festival)
TV Comedy Credits:
Russell Howard's Good News – BBC / Avalon
Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit – DAVE / DLT
Bobby & Harriet Get Married – Comedy Central / Rockerdale Studios
Brad Boyz – Channel 4 / Rockerdale
Mission Accessible with Rosie Jones – Channel 4 / Rockerdale Studios
One Night In – Channel 4 / Zeppotron
Other Broadcast Writing Credits:
Narrow Escapes – Channel 4
Money For Nothing – BBC One
Home Greek Home – Channel 4
Weekending – BBC Radio 4
Here's some nice things people have said about me.
"A class act, a performing tour de force and a welcome addition to any line-up..."
-Peter Fox, Notts Comedy Review
https://nottscomedyreview.wordpress.com/2025/01/31/january-2025-acts-that-have-impressed-me-the-most/
"Absolutely Smashed it! Won by a country mile..."
-Spiky Mike, MC & Promoter, Funhouse Comedy
"Bloody Funny!!"
-Dan Atkinson, Promoter Folkestone Comedy Club & TV Producer for Avalon
“Duncan hit the stage with bags of energy and attack, winning the audience over instantly. He manages to be both slightly unhinged and in total control from the off. He has an honest, dark-tinged worldview that quickly draws you in, while also being very funny. Memorable stuff!”
-David Ephgrave, Mostly Comedy, Hertfordshire
"Duncan specialises in the sort of chaos that makes you laugh until your eyes squirt!"
-Dean Harmer, Promoter, For One Night Only Comedy Club, Hitchin
"Book him - He is ace!"
- Arielle Souma
"Smashed it... promoters if you aren't booking Duncan you 100% should be. Delivered and booked again myself. Great stuff."
- Gary G Knightley, MC & Promoter GGK Comedy Knights across Hertfordshire
F***ing Hilarious!!"
- Rich Wilson
"Genuinely laugh out loud - like an upbeat Garrett Mllerick!"
- Phillip Simon
"That's the best thing I've seen all year.... 100% Very, Very Funny"
- Chris Norton Walker
"A dark and very well-crafted set. Not obvious comedy subjects, but he performed it flawlessly... An intelligent rising comic to watch. "
- John Fleming, Founder of the Malcolm Hardee Awards
