[1] He started his comedy career in Canberra[2] before moving to Melbourne in 2010.
[3] Connell's style of stand up comedy has been described as "effortless"[4] and "laconic".
[5] Reviewers have described him having an "easy charm"[6] and having "mastered the art of dry observational humour.
"[7] Connell made his debut on the comedy festival scene in 2011.
[8] Connell has performed at 11 consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals,[9] as well as Edinburgh Fringe,[10] Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Perth Fringe World, and Canberra Comedy Festival.