Showman, jester, attention chaser – come with Christopher Hall for a little bit of 'Pizazz'.
Christopher took to Instagram and TikTok during lockdown, and started to release a series of sketches. He's built up an impressive following and a number of characters, as well as a sketch series called 'Background Singers' with his sister which has millions of views and has spawned some iconic collaborations.
This year, Christopher brings stand-up show 'Pizazz' around the country – and with it, a high possibility of an outbreak of dancing.
Here, we chat to Christopher about the show and his relationship to performing and comedy.
Firstly, for any newbies to your comedy – how would you describe what you do?
I've been told my live show feels like gossiping on a couch with a friend. I love making my audience feel relaxed and united and free enough to laugh manically with their pals. Lots of sarcasm, lots of personal stories and lots of 'I do that too' from the crowd.
You’ve got more than half a million followers on TikTok. What has it been like to build this over the years and what’s the most rewarding thing about what you do there?
It's been incredibly fun and rewarding to have a creative outlet that I am completely in control of. It's allowed me to develop ideas and stories and characters over time, and be able to find an audience that really gets what I do which is such a great feeling and exchange.
You’ve taken your comedy all over the place. How does it feel to have success in this sense – being able to tour and present material to people in many different places?
This is so mind-blowing having an audience in places all over the world. Last time in Australia was so overwhelming, realising that people so far from home were like 'we love this, come back'. I'm super grateful to be able to travel and perform, it's such a dream.
Was this kind of thing something you have always wanted to do? Tell us a bit about your background in performing, or even just your passion for it and where it originated.
I've always had a passion and a desire to perform. I started dancing from a young age and went to Musical Theatre college at 18. Danced and sang for my 20s, and always had a desire for comedy but didn't think it was my path. I'm so glad I started posting my sketches and finding my comedy voice! I love performing, love losing myself in the moment and taking the audience along with me, as so many artists did when I was younger.
Who would you say is your biggest inspiration in the field, and why?
I adore comedians like Katherine Ryan, Nikki Glaser and Ali Wong, and growing up I watched a lot of Billy Connolly with my dad. I love watching Grace Campbell, Reuben Kaye, Elouise Eftos and Elf Lyons who I think bring such dynamic extra elements to their shows' performance and all connect with audiences in their own personal unique style.
You and your sister have created something special in your ‘Background Singers’ sketches. What was the first one you did, and jumping to the present, what’s the most surreal collaboration you’ve had through it?
Our first one was for the band Muna. We had no idea anyone would even watch it we were just messing around in my bedroom having fun. We're always so blown away that it reaches so many people and how people love it. All of our collaborations with artists are so wonderful. I remember after we filmed with Dannii Minogue, we were chatting to her and her team for about an hour afterwards and we were like 'this is crazy, now we are just hanging out with Dannii Minogue'. She was so lovely!
You’re bringing ‘Pizazz’ to our shores. What does that entail? What can audiences expect?
A high energy, theatrical and funny blow out, where you can connect with your friends and the audience around you.
When audiences leave ‘Pizazz’, they should be feeling…
On cloud nine.
Christopher Hall Australia 2026 Tour Dates
17-22 March – Criterion at The Garden of Unearthly Delights (Adelaide Fringe)
26 March-5 April – The Greek (Melbourne International Comedy Festival)
9-10 April – Comedy Store (Sydney Comedy Festival)
16 April – Brisbane Powerhouse (Brisbane Comedy Festival)
