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Rod Quantock

From Australia

The strength of satire is its ability to identify and mock stupidity - and this is Rod Quantock's exquisite craft. A staple of the Melbourne comedy scene since 1973, his bone dry observations on society's shortcomings are deliciously accurate, with keen intelligence underlining his wit.

He's cheeky and doggedly political, voicing his concerns loudly and deliberately to expectant audiences. Crucially, after more than 30 years working in cabaret, theatre, television, radio, advertising and the corporate sector, he remains contemporary, evolving and staying at the forefront of comedy. Endearingly described by The Australian as "the archetypal wise fool adrift in a dark and dangerous world", Rod's contribution to Australian cultural life was recognised with the Individual Award at the 2004 Sydney Myer Performing Arts Awards.
(Biography supplied by WOMAD EARTHSTATION 2011)

www.quantock.com.au