Awards

National Finalist
‘ROTTOFEST’ LAUNCH THE COMEDIAN (2010)

Shortlisted Nominee
ADELAIDE COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR (2009)

Winner SA State Final
ROVE’s SEARCH FOR AUSTRALIAS FUNNIEST UNDISCOVERED COMEDIAN (2007)

National Finalist
FHM Magazine’s SEARCH FOR AUSTRALIA’S FUNNIEST MAN (2005)

Winner SA State Final and National Finalist
TRIPLE J RAW COMEDY (2004)

Reviews

“Go see his solo show before he gets too famous”.
The Independent Weekly (2008)

“check him out before he heads interstate and doesn’t come back”
DB Magazine (2010)

“Ben Darsow was a hit…a hidden gem…hilarious and self deprecating comedy gold”.
The Groggy Squirrel, Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2009)

“Adelaide’s own Ben Darsow brings his clever brand of humor…hilarious scenarios which make you cringe, grin or a bit of both”
The Advertiser (2010)

“a genuinely funny bugger”
The Advertiser (2006)

“indeed a funny bugger…you almost don’t realise how funny he is until you suddenly feel your face aching from having grinned non stop for an hour”
The Adelaide Theater Guide (2010)

“A high energy cocktail of coolness and nerdism…an original and entertaining ride to remember…unique and hilarious”
The Messenger (2006)

“chilled out, friendly and down to earth…keep an eye on this one”
The Pun, Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2009)

“great audience interaction…confident without being cocky…go see this show”
Rip it Up (2008)

“Ben Darsow is one very talented MC. He presented with such a confident and professional energy that the whole room felt they were in safe hands. Ben is so ready to do significant work on radio and television. I suggest people keep an eye on him.”
Katherine Phelps, Adelaide Comedy Review - Wil Anderson Arkaba show (2009)

Television appearances

STANDUP AUSTRALIA (x 2) on Foxtel’s Comedy Channel (2006, 2008)

FHM SEARCH FOR AUSTRALIA’S FUNNIEST MAN National Final on Channel Ten (2006)

TRIPLE J RAW COMEDY National Final on ABC (2004)