After a sell-out debut season and a Barry nomination, Watson returns to Australia. In this magical new show, he tackles the most important question of our age: why is it that so many people you meet these days are really, really awful? And what can be done?

2006 Winner Time Out London Comic Of The Year
2006 Nominee Barry Award - Melbourne International Comedy Festival
2006 Winner Panel Prize - Edinburgh Fringe
2005 Nominee Perrier Best Newcomer - Edinburgh Fringe

"Watson could positively transform the bleakest occasion." The Age
"The best stand-up at the Festival." Three Weeks (UK)
"One of the most breathtaking and quality/quantity gag-filled shows of this or indeed any year's Festival. His comedy is the real thing." The List
"The biggest cheer I've heard all Festival: he is a huge talent." The Scotsman

Adelaide Fringe Festival
March 18 - 31
Cinema Nova, 251 Rundle Street
Preview Sun Mar 18 8.30pm
Tue - Sat 8,15pm, Sun 7.15pm
Tix from $22

Bookings:
www.adelaidefringe.com.au
Fringetix 8418 8666

Sydney
May 1 - 13
The Studio at Sydney Opera House
Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Sun 7pm
Previews May 1 & 2
Tickets from $22

Bookings:
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Opera House Box Office 9250 7111

The stand-up in Sean Hughes is ready to let loose again. After five years dominating UK television, the star of Sean's Show is in top form for his comeback to the stand-up circuit. Don't miss this cult comedy hero doing what puts the fire in his belly.

As Sean says, "It's a show from a 40-year-old's point of view. One who still feels like a boy."
"Sean Hughes… altered the course of British Comedy." The Guardian
"Hugely impressive and intelligent… sometimes dark and always very entertaining." Time Out
www.abpresents.com.au

Adelaide Fringe Festival
March 24 & 25
Royalty Theatre, 65 Angas Street
Sat & Sun 6.00pm

Bookings:
www.adelaidefringe.com.au
Fringetix 8418 8666

Sydney - Big Laugh Comedy Festival
March 27 8.00pm - Seymour Centre
Bookings:
www.ticketek.com.au
Ticketek 132 849


March 30 9.30pm - Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
Bookings:
www.biglaughcomedyfestival.com.au
Riverside Theatres 8839 3399

The brilliant, Irish stand-up comedian, Ed Byrne, returns to Australia with a brand new show. As one of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's biggest-selling performers in previous years, he is delighted to return to his favourite festival with an all-new stand-up show about the adventures of an ordinary man at war with the everyday world. Ed recently recorded his first ever stand-up DVD, Ed Byrne - Pedantic and Whimsical (Warner Vision). He is one of the most prolific young comedians in the UK and, as an observational stand-up, considered unrivalled. A total sell-out at the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe. Book fast... ten shows only!

"27 stars out of 5." The Age

"He'll make you smile, he'll make you laugh, he'll make you fall in love with him." The Stage

Geelong
April 17
Blakiston Theatre
Geelong PAC
Bookings: www.gpac.org.au

Gold Coast
April 18
Gold Coast Arts Centre
Bookings: www.gcac.com.au

Brisbane
April 19-21
Sit Down Comedy Club, Paddington
Bookings: (07) 3369 4466
www.standup.com.au

Adelaide
April 23-27
Governor Hindmarsh Hotel
Bookings: (08) 8340 0744
www.venuetix.com.au

Sydney
28 April
Enmore Theatre
Bookings (02) 9550 3666
www.enmoretheatre.com.au
www.ticketek.com.au

The UK's top funny man makes a welcome return with his own stunningly cheeky solo show. Renowned for his chatty delivery, energy and warmth, and his ability to become the characters he is talking about!

Winner of the 2004 Time Out Best Stand-Up Award, Stephen K Amos is simply one of the best in the business.

In addition to his success at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Stephen has performed sell-out seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe, shows at the Amsterdam Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival and Glastonbury. Stephen also recently starred in the hit season of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in Edinburgh and London's West End.

"The funniest bloke at the Comedy Festival." The Pun

"How can you resist his twinkling eyes & impish grin." Theatre Reviews

Sydney
May 1-2
Metro Theatre
Bookings: (02) 9550 3666, www.ticketek.com.au or www.metrotheatre.com.au

Brisbane
May 4-5
Sit Down Comedy Club
Bookings: (07) 3369 4466 or www.standup.com.au