Patrick Duffy

Patrick is the Swiss Army Knife of the theatre world, an actor, director, designer, improviser, an international corporate entertainer, Cleverfool and self appointed Executive Smartypants. Over the last 20 years Patrick has continued to make his mark on the theatre scene. He was one of the founding members of the Court Jesters, has performed throughout New Zealand, Australia, and Europe with the international comedy duo The Shenanigan Brothers, and was instrumental in the creation of the World Buskers’ Festival. His involvement with various Court Theatre productions ranges from actor to director, devisor of his own works and children’s shows, and has included stints as both set and costume designer. As a designer he has gained international recognition and success as a multi award winner at the Wearable Art awards.