Paco Erhard

Paco Erhard (born Erhard Hübener on July 16, 1975) is a German stand-up comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for touring the worldwide, English-language comedy festival circuit.

Early life Erhard was born in Munich, Germany on July 16, 1975. He was named after his great-grandfather Erhard Hübener, who was the first prime minister of Saxony-Anhalt. sold out at comedy festivals around the world, and have been named one of the top shows in several festivals. 5-Step Guide to Being German was nominated for a Perth Fringe World Best Comedy Award in 2013. 5-Step Guide to Being German 2.0 won the Pick of the Fringe award in the 2018 Vancouver Fringe Festival.

Erhard has appeared as a cultural commentator on BBC One, SBS, and ABC. He has written about Germany and Europe for the Irish Times. He has worked with cultural organisations such as the Goethe-Institut and the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad. on topics such as nationalism, racism, homophobia, religion, and terrorism.

After being seen by German comedian and TV host Ingolf Lück at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2012, Erhard started performing in German in addition to English. He has two German-language shows: Paco Erhard: Hard an der Grenze and Paco Erhard: Hallodri für Europa. Erhard has appeared on German television shows StandUpMigranten, NDR Comedy Contest, and Vereinsheim Schwabing. In January 2015, he won the Stuttgart Comedy Clash.

Influences and themes

Erhard uses stories from his experiences as a world traveler to promote international understanding and communication across cultures.

Erhard uses recurring themes of German identity and the psychological differences between Germans and other citizens.

Education Erhard studied literature and philosophy in university. His thesis paper on postcolonial literature was awarded the University of Hagen's Award of Excellence in 2009.

Live shows