Stephen Merchant

Overview

The English writer, director, radio presenter, comedian and actor, Stephen Merchant is in Melbourne for a series of stand-up performances. Although he is probably best known for his collaborations with Ricky Gervais, he also has years of experience and his roots lie in stand-up comedy.

Gervais and Merchant have worked together and appeared on hit television shows such as Life's Too Short and Extras. Merchant has also worked behind the scene's as a director on successful television shows such as The Office and An Idiot Abroad, which features the lovable simpleton, Karl Pilkington.

Merchant is excited to meet his Australian fans, so much so that he stated “life can be lonely as a TV writer so this tour is a great opportunity for me to get out there and meet my fans. And make at least one of them my wife." Merchant has been the brains behind some of the UK's most successful and hilarious productions, catch him live and prepare yourself for a night of laughs.