Syd Heylen
Corporate comedian with a wicked sense of humour
Syd Heylen Jnr has earned himself an outstanding reputation as one of the finest comedic talents in the world of entertainment and one of the most in demand corporate comedians in Australia. With his sharp wit, warm persona, and ability to interact with his audience, Syd has earned himself a reputation as one of the funniest and most professional comedians around.
As a polished stand up comedian with over 20 years experience and winner of the prestigious Mo Award, Syd combines his observational wit with a relaxed comedic style that is guaranteed to elicit an enthusiastic response from any audience. Syd is equally at home as a Master of Ceremonies with a humorous edge, or as a featured speaker and stand-up comedian.
Versatility is one of the keys to Syd’s success. He has a degree in Politics and is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music…. He has performed with The Village People, Englebert Humperdinck, The Supremes and the Australian Opera Company. Syd has written jokes for Graham Kennedy’s Coast to Coast, and performed on various TV shows including The Midday Show, Starsearch, and Ridgey Didge. He has toured the UK and was part of the team for Foxtel’s comedy series Cliptomaniacs.
On stage, Syd has entertained guests for cruise lines such as Crystal, Silver Seas, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, Radisson, and NCL.
With his outstanding comedy material and warm persona, Syd always delivers a polished performance full of fun and laughter.