David Sedaris Announces 2016 Australian Tour

If you've been searching for a supportive environment to use the phrase, "How very droll," listen up. NPR humorist, bestselling author and creator of uncomfortably real windows into human existence David Sedaris is coming back to Australia.

Returning for a national tour in January 2016, the beloved American humour writer will bring his trademark sardonic wit and social critique to the stage for An Evening with David Sedaris, his third tour to Australia.

Celebrated for his constant This American Life appearances, must-read pieces in The New Yorker and his unputdownable books Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames and his most recent book, Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls, Sedaris is no stranger to telling it like it is — and don't expect our own country to get away unscrutinised.

"I love the airports of Australia," says Sedaris. "Security wise, they’re like stepping into a time machine and coming out in 1975. No one yells at you, you get to keep your shoes on. It’s heaven. Coming from the UK, I also appreciate how open the people are, how willing to talk about money. ‘How much did your house cost?’ I ask. ‘How much do you make per year?’
In Europe people pass out when you ask that question, but in Australia, they just jump right in and answer."

Sedaris's last Australian tours sold out quicksmart, so you're going to want to lock these down when they're on sale 9am August 14.

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS TOUR DATES:

January 17 — Civic Theatre, Newcastle. Tickets via ticketek.com.au.
January 18 and 19 — Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall. Tickets via sydneyoperahouse.com.
January 20 — Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane. Tickets via ticketek.com.au
January 21 and 22 — Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne. Tickets via artscentremelbourne.com.au.
January 23 — Theatre Royal, Hobart, Tickets via theatreroyal.com.au.
January 24 — Octagon Theatre, Perth. Tickets via ticketswa.com.

Tickets on sale 9am Friday, August 14.

Image: Anna Fishbein.