Alan McElroy
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Acting
Skills
Acting Experience
Feature Film
Dog with a Bone Productions Dir: Toa Fraser
Television
Whitiora Productions Dir: Paula Whetu Jones
Screentime NZ
Maori TV
South Pacific Pictures Dir: Various
RTE Dir: Various
Television Commercials
NZ
NZ
NZ
NZ
NZ
NZ
MC / Speaker
MC / Speaker
Skills
Actor, Comedian, Entertainer, Host, Live Performance Host, MC, Panelist, Pod-casterBiography
Alan McElroy is an energetic, fun and engaging MC.
His years of experience as a stand up comedian, help him adapt to any situation and think on his feet.
From Dublin but now a New Zealand citizen, he has hosted many events around the country and gathered the following testimonials from clients.
Testimonials
“Thanks Alan for being the MC at our Auto Super Shoppes Awards of Excellence black tie gala dinner. An MC can make or break this sort of event and you MADE IT! Your easy humour mixed well with your professionalism and respect for the occasion. We would love to invite you back another year, and we would not hesitate to recommend you to others to MC other event like ours.”
Kellie Tremayne – Super Shoppe auto
“Alan has hosted a number of events for our company over the years from quiz nights, to singles parties as well as our annual Excellence Awards with over 300 guests. He’s hilarious, witty and is always well received by the audience. Alan engages with them and gets them excited. He has a knack for keeping events running seamlessly. I can highly recommend Alan McElroy to host your next event, quiz or theme night.”
Jenny Mukerji Hospitality Development Manager- The Trusts
"I highly recommend Alan McElroy, an outstanding Irish comedian who has been my MC for many events and different charities I have worked. Alan’s quick wit, charm, and ability to engage with the audience have consistently made our events memorable and enjoyable. His professionalism and dedication to supporting charitable causes are truly commendable. Alan seamlessly manages the event flow while keeping everyone entertained and inspired. He is a true asset to any event, bringing laughter and a sense of community. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again and will at some point soon"
Natalie Macaulay, Mercy Hospice
“The maddest madman you ever will meet, in the best possible way! Doesn’t just put the fun in fun…he is the fun!! Our first port of call for any entertainment or hosting requirements. All the thumbs up!”
Julie Edwards, manager of What-a-BBQ, formerly The Paddington
“Alan is great. We get him in each semester to host his comedy quiz’s for both our PG and UG students and they love it! His energy and quick wit can uplift a room in seconds and his quizzes are so funny and unique that they leave an everlasting impression on our students. Would highly recommend Alan for an entertaining event”
Jane Williams, Student Support Adviser, The University of Auckland
Voice
Voice Characteristics
Retail, Character, Accents, Bubbly, Comedy, Confident, Energetic, Friendly, Gaming, Upbeat, WarmCreator
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Biography
Stand Up Comic, MC, Actor & Quiz Boss at Crack Up Quiz Nights
Comedy
Comedy
Biography
Alan McElroy is an award winning Irish comedian, living in New Zealand.
He is a regular panelist on RNZ’s The Panel & has been running Crack Up Quiz for years. It’s an alternative humorous quiz which he sells to bars, universities & corporates. He is fresh from a 28 show sell out tour of NZ with his show, Booze & Craic and also Melbourne International Comedy Festival & the Fringe festivals with his new show Mad, Innit?!.
His 2023 show MisTaken Identity sold out its run at NZ Fringe, Dunedin Fringe & Nelson Fringe.
Check out some Alan’s Comedy:
Testimonials
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Excellent Irish story teller performing a hilarious night of comedy"
Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
"⭐⭐⭐⭐ What McElroy lacks in number of retweets and social media savvy, he makes up for in spades with his comical prowess and jovial energy live on stage."
Appetite for the Arts
“A very enjoyable hour of comedy.. There is never a dull moment, as McElroy’s is able to find the funny side of any situation..”
The Speakeasy
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alan McElroy is the Energizer Bunny of the comedy world! Comically bouncing around the stage with a full AA battery, never once falling flat!"
Pumpkins in Trees by Michelle Beard
"If it's the best of the new talent you're after, look no further than Alan McElroy...while the mic's in Alan's hand, there's no chance of getting bored"
Concrete Playground
"Audacious, Ironic, Frenetic, Irish! Good for a laugh!"
Theatreview
“A very talented Auckland based Irish comedian. Alan's performance is a high paced entertaining romp through the crazy thoughts of a hyperactive mind"
