Awards

Winner SA State Final

Rove’s Search for Australia’s 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

“Ben Darsow is the real deal, one of those few fellows that genuinely just have funny bones, a larrikin who is clever and relatable with solid observational premises. A star, mark my words.”

Chortle - Wild West Comedy Festival Gala review (2011)

“Claims of “the next big thing” can be tiresome but in Ben’s case it’s genuine…If you don’t know who Ben is now, you will.”

WhatsOnSydney.com (August 2011)

“Ben Darsow is one of Adelaide’s finest young comedians. Hell, he’s probably one of Australia’s best at the moment.”

EverGuide.com.au – Sydney (August 2011)

“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 National Final on Channel Ten and nationally distributed DVD (2006)

Triple J Raw Comedy National Final on ABC (2004)

Radio Appearances

live standup on SAFM

live interviews on SAFM, Nova 919 and Fresh FM in Adelaide and 92.1 RTR FM in Perth

recorded live standup broadcast nationally by RadioWise as part of Home Grown Humor campaigns