Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy is the Swiss Army Knife of Corporate Entertainment.

As an Entertainer, an Actor, a Designer, Theatre Director and Professional MC, he has been the creative force behind countless shows in both the public and corporate sector throughout NZ, Australia and Europe.

Forging a career in Improvisation Patrick has represented NZ in festivals throughout Germany, New York, and Australia

He is the founding member of the Court Jesters in Christchurch NZ and is currently a company member of the acclaimed Impromelbourne Improvistaion company.

As a designer he has won 7 awards at the prestigious World of Wearable Arts, including the WOW factor award, and the Weta Workshop award.

His corporate entertainment company ‘Cleverfool Creative’ has seen him gain international popularity in the Conference and Incentive market performing around the world as a character entertainer and MC. Understanding that presentation and packaging is essential to a positive perception, Patrick ensures the clients planned event and program of events are presented to the highest possible standard.

As an MC, Patrick ensures seamless transitions, professional introductions, sustained interest, and high energy levels. Through experience and inquisition, he carefully observes audience responses, then adapts to the moment to skilfully guide the proceedings and control the climate.

Client list: 

Over his 20 years of experience as a professional MC and corporate entertainer Patrick’s clients have included

Ford Motor Company – Australia

Harvey Norman NZ / Australia

Hogs Breath Australia

Lexus NZ / Aust.

IBM New Zealand

IBM Australia

Air New Zealand

Christchurch and Canterbury Conference Bureau

House of Travel

Lion Breweries

New Zealand Tourism – Germany

Transit New Zealand Ltd.

ING ( NZ ) Ltd.

Lonsdale Financial Group

NZ Government – Dept. of Labour

Foodstuffs ( South Island ) Ltd.

R.Redpaths Ltd.

NZ cricket

Lyttelton Port Company

The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors

Central Bank of Australia

Roche Products Pty Ltd. NZ/Australia