2 time award-winning Christchurch comedian Taylor Ruddle is known for his friendly, relaxed delivery and performs a mix of storytelling, one liners and satire in his cheeky pop-culture and wordplay-laden style.He has been described as “Disarmingly laid back, with a twinkle in his eye disguising a sharply honed wit.”
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Comedian / MC
Taylor is available as a Stand-up Comedian, to MC a function, or to organize a comedy show at your venue. Visit Can Do Comedy's website for more infomation.

Quiz Host
If you need a last minute quiz host to cover for sickness, or would like Taylor to organize a recurring quiz at your venue or for a fundraiser, please get in touch!

Musical Bingo
Taylor is a host for the popular Beats By Bingo franchise, if you would like to arrange a Beats show for a fundraiser, or any other function, please get in touch!
Voiceover Reel
I'd love to lend my voice to your project. I have a home studio so can record quickly and efficiently. Check out my reel and get in touch if you'd like me to voice your next project!
Podcast

Ruddle Me This! Is Taylor's Award Nominated podcast featuring creatives from the arts and beyond all over New Zealand.
Videos
Check out Taylor's YouTube Channel to see clips of his jokes as well as full specials which he posts here all for FREE!
Merch

If you've ever seen Taylor live you'll know he's always wearing his own merch, click below to check out the store!
Comedy Coaching
I'd love to work with you on any shows you're currently developing. My strengths lie in helping figure out what your "Through Line" or "Arc" of the hour can be, as well as helping you with the wordsmithing (word choice and word economy) of your jokes, as well as potentially punching up existing material.
Testimonials From Comics I've Written With
“Taylor is very supportive of other comedians and a great comedy writer. I have previously been part of writing groups with Taylor and he is a great person to bounce ideas around with, to generate and improve jokes. Highly recommend working with Taylor.”
- Jo Prendergast (Ghastly), Comedian
“Every idea I come to him with an idea, I walk away with a better understanding of comedy. Always takes an idea to its fullest potential. Amazing at understanding your comedy style, and helps to craft ideas that suit you.”
- Henry Hickman, Comedian
“Taylor Ruddle has a unique style of comedy and coaching. He creates a space to bounce your ideas off of and adds a little zing to your joke. He is not intimidating and creates a relaxed atmosphere to just let the comic be themselves while adding a heap of space and encouragement. Taylor Ruddle is why I am still in comedy today.”
- Tina Dee, Comedian
Awards & Testimonials

Awards
WINNER
NZ Comedy Guild - Breakout Comedian of the South Island 2024
NZ Comedy Guild - Breakout Comedian of the South Island 2023NOMINATED
Dunedin Comedy Awards - Best Visiting Comedian 2024
NZ Comedy Guild - Best Online Production 2024 (Ruddle Me This!)
NZ Comedy Guild - Best Online Production 2023 (Ruddle Me This!)
Nelson Fringe Festival 2023 - Best Comic (Mul-TAY-Verse)
NZ Comedy Guild - Breakout Comedian of the South Island 2021
Quotes
“Tay is unreal.” - Joe Daymond“Understated and hilarious.” - Fergus Aitken“A natural comic.” - Ollie Horn“Laid-back, laconic and lusciously, ludicrously hilarious!” - Reg Blackwood
Corporate Testimonials
“Taylor was our MC at the Overload NZ Anime & Manga Convention, which was held on 8th of October 2022 at The Cloud Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Throughout the stage event preparation period, Taylor actively contributed with an open minded attitude. His competent MCing of our stage event exceeded our expectations. We were very pleased with his work.”
- Seong Oh, Overload Committee Director
“Taylor performed a stand-up set for a corporate event I organised for my workplace. He performed an extremely entertaining set and my co-workers thoroughly enjoyed it. Before the event, he was very professional and eager to learn about his audience and created relevant and engaging material. I would highly recommend Taylor, I believe his comedy will provide fun entertainment for everyone.”
- Siobhan McCann, Social Club Organizer, THL Holdings
Click here if you'd like to see Taylor's full Corporate Testimonials.

Show Posters
I've been designing posters since 2015 so I love being able to have an archive of previous show posters on my website.
Panic! At The Buffet
Ruddzilla 2024
All My Covid Jokes
Mul-TAY-Verse
Ruddzilla 2019
Super Comedy Bros
Trading Cards
This is the current complete list of Taylor Ruddle trading cards that are out there in the world, if you'd like to buy some then get in touch! Individually they cost $5 plus shipping or you can have the set of 8 for $30 plus shipping. They can be signed on the front or back, and will arrive packaged carefully between 2 sheets of cardboard and each card in an individual sleeve to keep them safe!