Presented by A-List
ANH DO
The Happiest Refugee - Live!!
Wednesday, 6 November, 2024
7:30pm
Brenton Langbein Theatre
By popular demand Anh returns with his smash hit show
Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Refugee, to life in a ground-breaking stand-up show
This moving, inspirational and unforgettable theatre experience combines humour, real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell Do's amazing story.
Anh Do travelled to Australia in 1980 on an eight metre fishing boat with 47 other Vietnamese refugees. Sick with dehydration and one person already dead, the journey was the first of many struggles for a young Do, who overcame all manner of difficulties throughout his life to become a lawyer and, in 2008, Australia's Comedian of the Year.
Today he is one of Australia's most sought after stand-ups, as well as a talented writer, actor, producer and Star of the ABC1 TV's "Anh's Brush With Fame".
The Happiest Refugree: A Memoir, charts his journey from starving refugee to one of Australia's best-loved entertainers, and was described by Russell Crowe as "the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years,". It was recently awarded Book of the Vear with sales in excess of 450,000.
Do's struggles as a young refugee - his difficulties with English, divorcing parents, being bullied and broke, are brought to life in this hilarious but moving stage show, garnering this happy refugee standing ovations across the country.
Anh Do's bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as "the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years." Anh's stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. When one of Australia's most talented comedians delves deep into his own life's joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing happiness.
"Irrepressible good humour, infectious energy and bright optimism" The Sydney Morning Herald
"The happiest audience experience I have ever had" ArtsHub
"Two thumbs, five stars, show of the season' The Music
Ticket Prices:
Please note: Restricted 7+ no babies in arms
Adult: $74.90
Concession: $69.90 (Age Pension, Seniors Card, Healthcare Card, Fulltime Student)
Group 10 plus: $69.90
When booking tickets please phone 08 8561 4299 with wheelchair or other special requirements.
PLEASE NOTE:
Tickets can collected from the venue one hour prior to performance.
