Beloved comedian and writer Ben Elton will bring his sharp wit and no-holds-barred humour to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle next year as part of his Australian Authentic Stupidity tour.
Delving into one of today’s most controversial topics, Artificial Intelligence, the show marks the first trip down under since his sold-out 2021 tour.
“The verdict’s in! Humanity is thick! Homo halfwit,” Ben said.
“The idiot branch of the Ape family! We need signs to tell us to step off escalators, we elect gibbering fools to lead us and now we’ve invented Artificial Intelligence which is actually going to replace us! I’ve spent 45 years in comedy exploring the outer limits of human idiocy and my mission has never been more timely.”
Spanning an impressive four-decade career, Elton has built an enviable legacy across multiple entertainment mediums.
From creating iconic TV series like The Young Ones and Blackadder to penning West End hits such as We Will Rock You and Upstart Crow, he has been a major force in comedy and theatre. Last year, he made a successful return to Channel 4 with a one-off revival of Friday Night Live, which earned him the 2023 BAFTA for Comedy Entertainment Programme, reaffirming his status as a comedic heavyweight.
Tickets for Elton’s Authentic Stupidity tour go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, 12 November, at 9 am, with an exclusive pre-sale for My Live Nation members starting on Monday, 11 November, at 10 am.
Ben Elton will hit the stage at the Civic Theatre Newcastle on 29 March 2025. For more information and tickets visit livenation.com.au.
