ARJ BARKER - THE MIND FIELD

Australia’s favorite adopted Californian has spent so much time here, he might just understand our culture better than we do. A fixture on Aussie TV for decades, Arj’s sharp wit has graced everything from Hey Hey It’s Saturday to The Project, Spicks and Specks, and countless Melbourne International Comedy Festival Galas. His irreverent charm has made him a household name—no small feat for a bloke who still jokes about being “technically imported.”

Before winning over Australia, Arj carved out a thriving career in the U.S., performing on iconic late-night shows like Letterman, Leno, and Conan O’Brien, and taping three Comedy Central specials. He’s also a versatile actor, beloved as Dave in Flight of the Conchords and the scene-stealing Werewolf Captain in What We Do in the Shadows. Offstage, he co-created the off-Broadway hit The Marijuana-Logues—a cult favorite praised by “super cool dudes” everywhere.

A relentless touring force, Arj dominates global stages from Edinburgh to Montreal, blending razor-sharp stand-up with effortless charisma. His accolades include Edinburgh’s Best Newcomer, an ARIA for Organic (2019), and the Melbourne Comedy Festival’s People’s Choice Award. Whether dissecting cultural quirks or spinning tales of misadventure, Arj remains one of comedy’s most unpredictable and unmissable talents. Catch him live—before he claims dual citizenship in your funny bone.