Former 'SNL' Star Jay Pharoah Is Bringing His Stand-up Show To Aus For The First Time

He's a much loved Saturday Night Live star and now Jay Pharoah is bringing his stand-up show to Australia for the first time.

The comedian, writer, musician and actor will perform two shows at the Factory Theatre as part of this year's Sydney Comedy Festival in mid-May, before heading to Melbourne for two headline shows at The Comic's Lounge. 

Pharoah is best-known for his six-year stint on Saturday Night Live, where he was a writer and cast member. He's since appeared feature films with the likes of Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, as well as starring in Jamie Foxx's White Famous show.

Tickets for the shows are available on pre-sale now and are on general sale from 1pm AEDT tomorrow. Check out theGuide or scroll down for more info on dates.