Fresh to comedy, he owns the stage better than a pop star. 

“I am Greg-yoncé,” he declared after entering the stage at Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Class Clowns competition. 

The 18-year-old Taree High student’s set was a fearless and humorous portrayal of his family life and sexuality as an out-and-proud gay man. 

A few months after the competition, Gregg has had time to settle back into school life, with a clearer idea of his future direction. 

“I’ve decided I’m going to move to Melbourne,” said Gregg.

“Everyone is telling me to go to Melbourne that’s the place you need to be.” 

Despite not being a place getter at the competition Gregg received a praising review in The Herald Sun. 

The reviewer wrote, “The one act that made the biggest connection with the audience was Gregg Andrews.”

“If you didn’t know this was a school comp, you’d have picked this kid as a pro.” 

“I didn’t even know there were reviewers in the audience,” said Gregg. “It was a big confidence boost.” 

Gregg met comedians he admired including former Class Clowns winner Joel Creasy, New Zealand comedian Urzila Carlson and comedian Janet McLeod of a comedy night in Melbourne called Local Laughs.

“I love Joel Creasy, and when Janet came up to us and all three of us were having a conversation – it was really weird. They are big comedians and we were just talking like normal people,” said Gregg. 

Amazed by his performance Janet said Gregg is always welcome at the comedy nights she runs. 

Another comedian, RAW Comedy’s Nelly Thomas was adamant in Gregg’s need to move to the comedy capital that is Melbourne. 

“She said big things will come my way if I’m in Melbourne.” 

Gregg has also received further encouragement from comedian and mentor Andrew Saunders. 

“To hear that from Andrew, who knows what it is like – it means a lot.”

“So many people say I’m going to skyrocket – and I really don’t know where this will take me.

“I’ll just take it as it comes, that’s the type of person I am.” 

Gregg would like to thank Deb and Andrew Saunders and the rest of his family and friends for their support. 

“Everyone thought my mum would be angry with me, but she’s fine with it – she thought it was funny!”