Gordon Southern: A Brief History of History
Gordon tries to tell the entire history of the world in 56 minutes, with jokes and no omissions (or refunds!).
Updated from 2014 when it was nominated for Best Comedy at Edinburgh Fringe and New Zealand Comedy Festival. It's like "Q.I" and "Horrible Histories" had a kid.
★★★★★ Broadway Baby | ★★★★1/2 The Advertiser, West Australian | ★★★★ "Joy Personified" Herald Sun
Like a mad lecturer with a battered iPad and wonky slide show, Southern will hurtle through time with his unique "poetic, clever and joyfully freewheeling" style (★★★★ Chortle.co.uk).
"An edu-tainment marvel that has sold out around the world. Southern presents 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
British comedian 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 FRINGE WORLD in 2015, 2016 and 2020. Nominated for Best International at the NZ 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 six 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 Melbourne International Comedy Festival's 'Up Late' (ABC), and BBC1’s 'Stand Up Show'.