Grace Jarvis

Hailing from Australia, Grace Jarvis is an Antipodean expatriate who works as a stand-up comedian and writer. She is also considered an Australian/New Zealand stand-up comedian. Critics often praise her comedic talent, frequently citing Grace Jarvis as among the wittiest and most intelligent rising comedians in Australia. Jarvis’s comedy style is often characterized as hilarious, stinging, and outrageously dark, a combination that some find surprising given her appearance; critics have even labeled her 'the world’s cheeriest nihilist'. She has demonstrated her writing abilities, earning multiple writing awards.

Jarvis established herself within the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, performing three acclaimed stand-up comedy hours and appearing in the Comedy Up Late series and The Upfront Gala. Two of her recent shows, including her 2023 Edinburgh Fringe debut, 'This is the Last Goldfish That I Am Going to Eat for You', were directed by Laura Davis. She has also extended her reach beyond festivals, performing at the Woodford Folk Festival’s comedy programme. Her comedic talent is recognized by peers; Tim Batt, known for The Worst Idea of All Time, has praised her work as 'razor-sharp, vulnerable, honed' and declared her a star. Publications like The Age (AU) have noted her ability to deliver punchlines effortlessly.

Beyond live performances, Jarvis maintains an active presence online, frequently complimented for her Twitter activity. She contributes writing to various publications including Junkee, The Feed SBS, The Nightly, and The Age. Her writing extends into digital spaces, as she has written sketches for Netflix ANZ social media channels. In 2024, she provided tour support for Josh Thomas in the UK. Jarvis is also a frequent guest on numerous podcasts, including Gamey Gamey Game, The Glue Factory, Some Laugh, Boonta Vista, Confessions with Sam Peterson, Masters of Our Domain, The Mish & Zach Podcast, Don’t You Know Who I Am with Josh Earl, bigsofttitty.png, and Free to a Good Home, demonstrating her versatility and continued engagement within the comedy landscape.