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“Laughter is contagious... Smile and the world will smile with you!” Rob is the brain child behind Frightnight Comedy Theatre Restaurant. he began his career as an industrial design engineer where he won many awards for his high level skills and abilities in this field, and as of today products that Rob engineered are still being used around Australia.

At the very young age of 21, Rob created and promoted a brand-new unique style of bus company that looked after all the entertainment in Sydney via selling complete packages for the convenience of audiences across NSW. Rob commenced his life in the entertainment world in 1992, where he started out with the promotional team at Kaos Comedy Restaurant and is proud to admit his long time friendship with mentor Mr Alan Peck who is still a strong presence in Robs life. He considers himself lucky to have had the privilege of being mentored by such a successful individual.

That same year in 1992 Rob was made a finalist of the Young Australian of the Year award for career achievement, due to his outstanding skills in engineering. At the same time he was running one of the fastest growing bus companies in Sydney, achieved high success in ballroom dancing and featuring in many ballet concerts. (“Having the energy and passion in business is the recipe for success.”)

Between 1992-1998 Rob became the biggest promoter of entertainment in Sydney. During this time he found himself to be a natural entertainer and crowd warmer, and played in many different acting roles within the corporate world. In July 1999 Rob had the opportunity to buy the Liverpool theatre restaurant “Bawdy Bills”, which he operated for a short period of time whilst simultaneously creating the now ever popular “Frightnight Comedy Theatre Restaurant”, which celebrated its grand opening on the 1st October 1999. Because of Frightnight’s rapid success Rob soon opened a second venue at the Central Coast, NSW.

In 2003 Rob produced and directed a new concept in theatre restaurants called “Utopia – Not Just a Theatre Restaurant” on Queensland’s Gold Coast, in Surfers Paradise. This was a cross between a theme park and a theatre restaurant. Utopia had a three story stage, with cathedral style seating and five different “dimensions,” themed areas that the audience travelled through during the evening.

This year Rob will be celebrating his 10th year anniversary of “Frightnight Comedy Theatre Restaurant” and is currently working on a brand new concept for another theatre called “Looney’s” and will also be launching a brand new bus company called “Kaos Comedy Coaches” that will introduce entertainment of all styles to Sydney bus tours (to take the boredom out of what some might call Sydney’s dull and boring tourism industry). It’s all about entertainment. Rob’s current personal goal is to eventually produce and direct a live theatre production. Star City, the Opera House, Crown Casino, Jupiter’s... you get the idea, he he. He would also like to be a lead actor on a sketch comedy show for television.
Rob is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate entertainers in the industry, whose whole reason for creating and producing good entertainment and quality shows is to see the general public escape from their everyday life. If the crowd walks away with a smile, then Rob’s job is done!