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The self proclaimed People’s Princess of Aotearoa, Chris Parker is most commonly known for his funny Instagram and Tiktok videos which built him a huge social media audience over the last few years, his legendary win on the hit New Zealand TV show Celebrity Treasure Island and most strangely a felted hat he made during the 2020 nationwide lockdown that was then acquired is on display at The Auckland Museum and Te Papa the National Museum of New Zealand.
Chris Parker tours his award winning shows nationally and internationally to sell out crowds at. His 2018 New Zealand International Comedy Festival show Camp Binch, was awarded the prestigious Fred Award for Best Show in the festival, it went on to play to 5 star reviews and sell out crowds in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
As theatre graduate from the renowned drama school Toi Whakaari O Aotearoa. Chris has appeared in and written multiple theatre shows across the country, most notably Hudson and Halls Live! Where Chris played one half of the famous gay cooking duo, David Halls and won best actor at the 2017 Wellington Theatre Awards. He has appeared in feature films such as Baby Done, The Breaker Upperers and Nude Tuesday and has two feature films of his own currently in development.
As a comedian and writer Chris is a regular face on New Zealand Television appearing on 7 Days, Have You Been Paying Attention NZ, Jono and Ben, Funny Girls, season 3 of Taskmaster New Zealand and the sitcom Golden Boy. Chris also co hosts the podcast The Male Gays with fellow comedian Eli Matthewson, which has an up coming digital video series in production.
Chris was listed as The Heralds top 5 entertainment heroes of 2020, in 2021, was nominated for Television Personality of the Year and in 2022, Chris was the recipient of the inaugural Topp Prize awarded by the New Zealand Comedy Trust for Aotearoa’s the most generous and gifted comedian.
Furthermore in 2022, he released the comedy/documentary special ‘Chris Parker: Back To School’, about all boy schools in Christchurch and starred in the New Zealand feature film ’Nude Tuesday’. Chris embarked on an Australian & New Zealand national tour of his show ‘Gentle Man’ to sold-out crowds and 5-star reviews and his debut novel ‘Here for a Good time’ was released through Allen & Unwin.
In 2023, Chris toured his new show ‘Lots of Love, Chris Parker’ to sold out audiences in Australia and New Zealand. Chris’ new comedy series, Double Parked premiered in June, created & written with Alice Snedden. And on top of these successes Chris is listed in Listener’s Top 100 most intriguing people making a difference in NZ.
Building on this momentum, 2024 saw Chris Parker host the New Zealand Comedy Festival Galas, tour his latest show, Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn’t Throw My Phone Off This Bridge, to full houses throughout Australia and New Zealand, make his prime-time Australian TV debut on Thank God You’re Here (where he won the episode), and release the highly anticipated second season of Double Parked.
Chris will return to the live stage in 2025, touring his new show, Stop Being So Dramatic, throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Chris Parker is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated comedy talents, known for his razor sharp wit, brilliantly relatable storytelling and effortlessly charming stage presence. A multi award winning comedian, writer and actor, Chris has toured sell out shows across New Zealand, Australia and the UK, earning critical acclaim and five star reviews along the way.
Best known for award winning shows including Camp Binch, Gentle Man and Lots of Love, Chris Parker, Chris blends hilarious observations with personal stories, pop culture commentary and quick fire audience interaction. His appearances on hit television shows including Taskmaster New Zealand, Have You Been Paying Attention NZ and Thank God You’re Here have cemented his reputation as one of the most entertaining and in demand comedic voices in Australasia.
Warm, witty and consistently laugh out loud funny, Chris delivers stand up performances that leave audiences thoroughly entertained and wanting more.
With quick wit, natural charisma and years of live performance experience, Chris Parker is an outstanding Host and Master of Ceremonies who brings energy, humour and professionalism to every event.
A familiar face from television, theatre and live comedy, Chris has hosted major live events including the New Zealand Comedy Festival Galas and is renowned for his ability to connect effortlessly with audiences of all sizes. Whether leading awards evenings, corporate events, gala dinners or live entertainment showcases, Chris keeps proceedings running smoothly while ensuring guests remain engaged and entertained throughout.
His background in comedy and acting allows him to think quickly on his feet, handle live moments with ease and create a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere that audiences instantly warm to. Funny, polished and highly adaptable, Chris is the perfect choice to elevate any event.
Chris Parker is the real deal, a brilliant comedian who will leave you scream laughing.
An energetic, relentlessly funny hour from Chris Parker.
