Gordon Southern: The Longest Year
2020. Still? Really? Now entering its third year. The Olympics didn’t help.
3 x times Perth FRINGE WORLD Comedy Award Winner.
How could globe-trotting UK comedy star Southern know when leaving Britain in early 2020 that it might be a bit longer than anticipated?
“Inclusive and genuinely funny… A glittering jewel.” ★★★★
X-Press, Perth 2020
One of the most experienced and lauded comics from the international comedy merry-go-round has stayed here. It’s been a wild (mostly closed) ride.
“Funny and compelling… Bullet-proof confidence and a gag rich script” ★★★★Chortle 2020
“Joy personified” ★★★★ Herald Sun 2019
Nominated for Best Comedy at NZ Comedy Festival & the Edinburgh Fringe
“Southern may be one of the most talented comedians on tour at the moment” ★★★★1/2 The West Australian 2015
Presented by: Gordon Southern
A professional stand up comedian for over 25 years Southern got "Stuck" in Adelaide in 2020 and has cemented a reputation as a top live act and ABC Radio regular.
Nominated for Best Comedy at Perth Fringe in 2015, 2016 and 2020. Nominated for Best International Act at the New Zealand Comedy Festival in 2012 and 2014. Nominated for best show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2012
Creator and writer of the short film “The Skydiver and the Scarecrow” in 2017. Collaborating with director Ren Thackham, winning 6 awards on the Australian circuit.
Writer and performer of 16 solo comedy shows, and a writer for many iconic UK radio and TV shows. TV stand up highlights include 2 spots on BBC1's "The Stand Up Show" and ABC TV's "Up Late" from the Melbourne Comedy Festival.