Dave Durkan
Dave Durkan is a comedian, actor, writer and live performer from Derby, best known for his sketches and “sublime character comedy” (Rolling Stone UK).
His work has amassed over 400 million views online, building a loyal audience around his relatable sketches, much-loved characters and distinctive energy.
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Dave Durkan is a comedian, actor, writer and live performer from Derby, best known for his sketches and “sublime character comedy” (Rolling Stone UK). His work has amassed over 400 million views online, building a loyal audience around his relatable sketches, much-loved characters and distinctive energy.
Dave was named Rolling Stone UK’s Rising Star of Comedy and The Telegraph’s #1 young sketch comedian to watch. He is also one half of comedy duo Durk & Ski, whose channels are approaching half a million followers. In 2023, the duo took their show on a sold-out UK tour, performing at venues including Brighton Komedia, London’s 21Soho, Birmingham Glee Club and Edinburgh’s Monkey Barrel.
As a solo performer, Dave regularly performs at The Moth Club and Top Secret Comedy Club. His Edinburgh short run shows ‘Durkin 9 to 5’ (2024) and ‘Durk in Progress’ (2026) were a playful mix of sketch, character comedy and video, both playing to sold-out crowds.
Dave has also acted in sketches for BBC and appeared in music videos for Blossoms.
