The Groggy Squirrel

Desh, South Africa born, Queensland raised and of Indian decent brings together his unique experiences in his award winning stand up comedy. In 2002 Desh competed in the Raw Comedy competition. His comic timing, smooth delivery proved an irresistible mix as he was judged the clear winner for the Queensland State Final and flew to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to compete in the National Final. The following year, Desh was also a finalist in the 2003 National Green Faces comedy competition. Desh the comedian had arrived. Desh has quickly become a fixture on the Sydney and Brisbane comedy circuit and has been developing a variety of skills as a stand up comedian, writer and actor. In 2003 Desh was a regular and popular guest performer on Channel 9's ‘Footy Show' and featured with the Footy Show Comedian Tours through Queensland and New Zealand. In 2004 Desh also appeared as a guest comedian on Network 10's ‘Rove Live'. Desh displayed his versatility as a guest panellist on Channel 7's ‘110% Tony Squires' and SBS's ‘Countdown to Eurovision' as well as featuring on thecomedychannel's stand up comedy special 'Show Us Your Roots'. In addition to his work on television, Desh has regularly contributed to radio, as a guest on Triple M's ‘Tom and Subby Show' and SBS's ‘Radio Alchemy' Show, he is the inspiration and brains behind some of the funniest and most side splitting television shows never made or even thought through to a logical conclusion. Desh satirises the experiences and myths that continue to shaped and influenced his world: Globalisation, Rugby League, Multiculturalism, Cricket, the Environment, Urban Design, Pornography, Love, Relationships, Funk Music and Eating.