Jeremy Elwood is a sharp-witted satirist and one of New Zealand’s most distinctive voices in stand-up comedy. Known for his fearless takes on politics, current affairs and society, Jeremy has been a staple on the comedy circuit for more than two decades.
Originally from Canada, Jeremy carved out a name for himself on the New Zealand stage in the early 2000s, earning acclaim for his intelligent material and uncompromising social commentary. He quickly became a familiar face on TV with appearances on Pulp Comedy, The Big Comedy Gala, AotearoHA!, and internationally on The World Stands Up in the UK and USA.
Throughout his career, Jeremy has headlined comedy clubs across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Canada and Singapore. His festival credits include the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Glasgow Comedy Festival. In 2006, he wrote and performed his acclaimed solo show Live from the Shadows to audiences in Auckland and Wellington, and later travelled to East Timor to perform for United Nations peacekeepers.
On screen and behind the scenes, Jeremy has continued to shape New Zealand’s comedy landscape. He is the Head Writer for Three’s The Project, a regular panellist on The Panel on Radio New Zealand, and a long-time contributor to 7 Days.
Recognised by his peers, Jeremy has been nominated nine times for Best Male Comedian at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards, taking home the title twice, along with wins for Best MC and Gag of the Year. He was also a Billy T Award nominee in both 2001 and 2005, and awarded Best Industry Friend in recognition of his support within the comedy community.
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I just wanted to let you know how much our group enjoyed Jeremy Elwood.... All our staff thought he was excellent and they were also impressed with how quick he was when he made up an impromptu love song about our CEO and his wife. Very witty!
Jeremy was very entertaining in his panelist role at our Great Debate. I would definitely use him again.
