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★★★★★
‘A born performer'
Fresh Air, UK
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★★★★
'A skillful raconteur with the ability to take you on a journey; both his literal journey walking the Camino de Santiago but also a little self discovery for him and the audience. Funny, heartwarming, engaging and a damned good story.'
Upside, Adelaide
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★★★★
‘Marcus Ryan’s stage presence is incredibly engaging. Ready to walk away from a show more inspired for life than when you walked in? This is the show for you!’
Perth Happenings
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★★★★
'A creative and engaging comedian, this man is not to be missed for any lover of impressionism and character comedy.’
Cream of the Fringe, Edinburgh
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★★★★½
'Hilarious'
VueWeekly, Canada​
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SOLD-OUT WORLDWIDE TOURS
Performed in 6 continents & 60+ countries.
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REGIONAL ARTS VICTORIA
MARKET READY AWARD WINNER
Melbourne Fringe 2024
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PATRONS PICK AWARD
Orlando Fringe, USA 2023
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BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW
Atlanta Fringe, USA 2023​
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AWARD-WINNING STORYTELLER
The Moth, Melbourne 2018
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AWARD-NOMINATED
Best Comedy (JFL) Montreal, Canada 2018
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BEST COMEDY SHOW (SHORTLISTED)
Fringeworld Perth, WA 2017
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GARY AWARD WINNER
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
RAW COMEDY NATIONAL FINALIST
RUNNER UP
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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GREEN FACES NATIONAL FINALIST
Canberra, ACT.
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About 'Eat, Pray, Walk'
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REGIONAL ARTS VICTORIA AWARD WINNER
MELBOURNE FRINGE 2024
PATRONS PICK ORLANDO FRINGE 2023
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW ATLANTA FRINGE 2023
COMPLETE SELLOUT SEASON @ GASWORKS
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2025
Toured in 10 countries, 18 cities over 85 times.
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​"the stuff of great fringe shows"
Orlando Sentinel 2023
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'Eat, Pray Walk' is the critically-acclaimed show about an Aussie vagabond's gruelling 1,000+km journey across France & Spain on 2 feet - the Camino de Santiago - surviving 40 days of blisters, snorers & dodgy Wi-Fi in search of life's answers & free wine! Multiple award-winning comedian & storyteller Marcus Ryan faced injuries, bed-bugs, getting lost in scorching deserts and a political revolution. With a broken backpack, borrowed shoes & a sense of adventure, it's an epic true tale you'll want to hear, but glad you didn't live!'


Performed stand-up comedy
in 60+ countries & 6 continents.
Motto:
"Something will happen."

Marcus Ryan Bio

Perennial globetrotter Marcus Ryan is a natural comic and gifted storyteller and has featured at so many festivals and clubs around the world it’s hard to know where home is these days. One thing's for sure, he’s right at home on stage.
A laid back yet engaging presence, Marcus charms his audiences with a sharp wit and tales from the road, having performed in 60+ countries in 6 continents, but who's counting!? And even a few gigs (poorly) in Spanish!
Though Australian born, Marcus is not one to stay still, previously based in Canada & the UK, he regularly plays club circuits across North America, Asia & Europe as well as frequenting festivals world-wide. Never shy of a challenge, he thrives on exploring unchartered territories, continually carving his own path, bringing English speaking comedy to communities, cities & even countries that have never had it before! Completing epic journeys through South East Asia & Latin America and becoming the first person to perform English speaking stand-up comedy in several countries, including Laos, Cambodia, Nicaragua, Uruguay & Paraguay. The result of this was a multiple award-nominated solo storytelling show ¿Hablas Inglés? which toured world-wide to sold out audiences and rave reviews. His follow up show 'Walk This Qué' now titled 'Eat, Pray, Walk' tells the story of his 1,000+km journey on 2 feet walking the Camino De Santiago across France & Spain. Other one hour solo shows include 'Love Me Tinder' 'The Hitchhikers Guide to Comedy', 'MARCOS', 'Chauffeur So Good' & 'Cheeky.'
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HISTORY : At age 18 Marcus worked on-air in breakfast radio before kicking off his stand-up career in Melbourne. Early success in Australia gained invitations to perform in Edinburgh & Vancouver, allowing his passion of comedy to combine with a newfound love of travel. When it comes to experience, there isn’t a lot he hasn’t encountered. From television, film, radio and acting, as well as writing and performing poetry, giving university lectures, mentoring students and upcoming comics through workshops. Whether it be charities, club comedy, backpacker gigs to corporate events such as AFL Europe & Cricket Australia and raising money for Fred Hollows Foundation with his concept show ‘Lights Out Laughs’, from 3 minute sets to 3 hours, he’s performed in a play for an audience of 1 to hosting music festivals up to 15,000! Versatile is an understatement. Be it clean or blue, for young & old, for family, kids and international audiences, Marcus Ryan is an excellent reliable all-round MC and headliner, a brilliant storyteller and observational comic with an ability to entertain any room.
Don't miss your chance to catch him while you can! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Marcus Ryan is an award-nominated (JFL Montreal & Perth) stand-up comedian, an award-winning storyteller (The Moth, Melbourne Fringe, Atlanta Fringe, Orlando Fringe), a published writer, a UNESCO dual pilgrim and has a story to tell for every occasion. Regarded as one of the most well-travelled comedians working today, whilst not a household name in one country, he has a global following and respected by his peers. He tours multiple one-man shows:
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the critically acclaimed 'Love Me Tinder' has been selling out at festivals and tours world-wide. All about online dating.
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After an epic journey hitch-hiking through Latin America he returned with '¿Hablas Inglés?', shortlisted for Best Comedy 2017 at Fringe World Perth. & JFL Award nominated Best Comedy at Montreal 2018. The show has toured world-wide.
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‘Eat, Pray, Walk’ - is a family friendly multimedia storytelling show about walking 1,000kms across Spain (Camino de Santiago). This heartwarming and motivational production has toured since 2018 and won multiple awards and hearts worldwide.
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'MARCOS' is the adults only straight up stories about sex, drugs, crime and wild adventures from his life on the road.
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'The Hitchhiker's Guide to Comedy' is a best of 20 years of travel stand-up comedy.
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'Chauffeur So Good' debuted at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and is also the name of his tours & transport business, legit.
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In 2024, 'Cheeky', debuted, a new stand-up hour and tales of getting away with it.
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After touring in Asia and other parts of the world, 'Eat, Pray, Walk' returned to Melbourne Fringe and won the 'Market Ready Award' and was invited to play at the prestigious Gasworks Arts Park Theatre in 2025 for a for a complete sellout season including an added sold out session.
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'Regional Arts Victoria' are proudly presenting 'Eat, Pray, Walk' in theatres in 2026.
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