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Ben Elton Announces First Aussie Stand-up Shows In 14 Years

Staff Writer

Happening in April/May next year.

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Ben Elton is returning for his first run of Australian stand-up shows in 14 years. 

The comic, author, playwright and director will hit Australian shores for shows throughout April and May next year. 

"The last time I toured I was still smarter than my phone," said Elton. 

"Things have definitely taken a funny turn."

The Live 2020 tour will kick off at Perth Concert Hall on 20 April and then head to Adelaide's Thebarton Theatre, Sydney's City Recital Hall, Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre, Canberra Theatre and Newcastle's Civic Theatre, wrapping up at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall. 

Tickets are on sale from 12pm, Thursday 5 December. Head to theGuide for all the info.