Gordon Southern: A Brief History of History
All history. One Hour. With jokes. And no omissions.
Former nerd Gordon Southern is delighted to report he’s had a relapse, and is bringing his acclaimed show back, in a version suitable for ages 12 and up.
From 2012 to 2014 the orignal 5-star show toured extensively, receiving Best Comedy award nominations in Edinburgh and NZ.
This updated version astonished and amused a packed crowd in a site-specific special at The Museum of South Australia in 2023 and since then Southern has been deep diving into the past to cram even more jokes and facts into this much loved comedy.
“An edu-tainment marvel that has sold out around the world …a breezy, bright and exuberant show that zips along, utterly engaging the audience and educating them in a wonderful and manic hour of comedy.” – ThePunch.com.au
Presented by: Gordon Southern
UK comic Southern has been a fixture on the Australian Comedy scene for nearly 20 years.
Winner of an Adelaide Fringe Comedy Award in 2022. Nominated for Best Comedy at Perth Fringe in 2015, 2016 and 2020. Nominated for Best International at the New Zealand Comedy festival in 2012 and 2014. Nominated for best show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2012.
Co-creator and writer of the short film “The Skydiver and the Scarecrow” in 2017 with director Ren Thackham. Winning 6 awards on the Australian circuit including Best Film and Best Comedy.
Currently a regular writer and guest on ABC Radio Adelaide, he’s written for many iconic UK TV shows including one nominated for a BAFTA. TV performance highlights include ABC’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival “Up Late”, and BBC 1’s “Stand Up Show"
Sessions
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1 Venue
Cinema Two at Victa Cinemas
Victa Cinema, 39 Ocean St, Victor Harbor, Ngarrindjeri
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
It's the history of the world, so although the show is suitable for ages 12+, there are mentions of violence.
Accessibility
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
