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CV last updated 25/08/2009. For a doc or pdf version of this CV please email me on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I'll send you one as soon as I can.  Owen Niblock is a stand-up comedian from a small village in Torfaen at the edge of the Brecon Beacons. He’s a bit of an odd one, doing songs about romantic encounters on buses, showing people his kids’ book designs and generally being surreal and strange. His warped outlook on life combined with his musical, artistic and linguistic skills help make Owen a unique voice on today’s comedy circuit. Owen’s comedy makes a refreshing change from the current trend for politically incorrect humour and he makes a valuable addition to any comedy billing.As well as being a comedian Owen is a big geek. The creator of the Gig-A-Tron Project; an artificially intelligent computer system designed to respond to voice commands, tell jokes and deliver putdowns. In 2007 Owen wrote his first solo show "Niblock vs. Gig-A-Tron" where he goes head-to-head against Gig-A-Tron. So far the show has been performed at Leicester Comedy Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and numerous venues across the UK. Gig-A-Tron has also appeared as part of Robin Ince's Book Club at Edinburgh Festival and at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London. In 2008 Owen returned to Edinburgh Fringe with a stand-up show called 'Twisted Whimsy' where he performed an extended 50 minute version of his comedy set which was very well received. He supports PBH's Free Fringe and likes to do weird gigs if they're offered to him (he's been asked back twice to appear on a barge at Saul Canal Festival - and headlined the gig twice. Owen's been doing straight stand-up since 2003, he's clocked up an impressive amount of gigs in that time and is rapidly building a reputation as a strong opening act amongst promoters across the UK. He currently does paid work for Kill For A Seat Comedy, XS Malarkey, Spa-Tickles, The Reckless Moment, Warren Speed, Mirth Control, Buzz Comedy and various other small-medium sized comedy clubs. Competition successes from his early open-spot days include winning Beat The Frog a few times, receiving a special commendation during his heat in the York Talent Hunt (he was beaten by Russell Kane), Finalist in Crewe's Get Ribbed New Act Competition and Semi-finalist in the Laughing Horse New Act Competition (twice). He got an enchore during a heat of the Beat The Frog World Series and has been awarded "Best Musical Act" at the first Welsh Comedy Awards in 2004. MUSIC FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE: EDINBURGH FRINGE: FRINGE PRESS QUOTES: |